Food insecurity affects everyone, and college students are no exception.  An estimated one-quarter of all URI students are food insecure.

That is why, on Sunday, Nov. 19 at 3 p.m., St. Augustine’s Church, on URI’s Kingston Campus, will host a concert to benefit Rhody Outpost, URI’s basic needs and food pantry. You are invited to come and hear some wonderful local student and professional musicians while raising critically needed funds for the Outpost! The admission fee is $20, in addition to any nonperishable food item, which will be donated to Rhody Outpost. Tickets will be available for purchase at the door.

Concert performances will be composed of graduate and undergraduate students from URI, with all performers joining together on stage for one final performance. Community performers include church organist Diana Norton-Jackson; music director Rod Luther; singer, pianist and interim music director at Kingston Congregational Church Eden Casteel; Kaley Casenheiser; and Victor Main, who oversees the Guitar Guild of Rhode Island.

For those who would like to donate to the food pantry, Rhody Outpost is located at 10 Tootell Road, and is open for donations Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. Additionally, the outpost shed is located outside of St. Augustine’s and is open for donations at any time.

Monetary contributions can be made online at RhodyNow: Students First Fund, which helps students in their moments of greatest need.