PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Local officials and food banks are gearing up to help residents who will be affected by the November 1 SNAP shut off.

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and Lt. Governor Sabina Matos will be in Pawtucket as the Elisha Project takes produce donations.

10,000 pounds of fruit and vegetables will be distributed to the organization along with the Rhode Island Community Food Bank at 3 p.m. Friday.

In Attleboro, police and firefighter unions will be assisting the Herbron Food Pantry on Emory Street with a drive for food and other items.

Donors can drop off food, hygiene products and socks at the pantry Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m.

According to the charity, the most needed items are personal care products, new socks, baking ingredients, oatmeal, cereal, coffee, tea, condi

See Full Page