Rhode Island Foundation Awards $65,000 in Grants for Food Hub and Police Training
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded $65,000 grants to two organizations: Aquidneck Community Table, for a new food hub on the Middletown-Newport line, and Crisis Intervention Teams of R.I., for training police departments across Newport County on responding to behavioral health…
Providence New Bedford, RI, October 10, 2026 — The Rhode Island Foundation has allocated two grants totaling $65,000 to support community initiatives in the state. The funding is designated for the development of a new food hub and enhanced police training in behavioral health crisis response.
Aquidneck Community Table received a grant to establish a new food hub. This facility is planned to be located on the line between Middletown and Newport, aiming to improve access to food resources for the region. Further details regarding the specific functionalities or timeline for this food hub were not provided in the summary.
Additionally, Crisis Intervention Teams of R.I. was awarded a grant to facilitate training for police departments throughout Newport County. The program focuses on equipping law enforcement officers with the skills to effectively respond to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The summary did not specify the number of departments or officers to be trained, nor the duration of the training program.
The Rhode Island Foundation’s investment aims to address critical community needs through these two distinct projects. The funding underscores a commitment to local development and public safety in Newport County.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Belmore on whatsupnewp.com, see more information here.
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