Hunger Awareness Day With Jonnycake Center Next Week

The Hunger Task Force, a joint initiative of the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale and the URI Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free America, is holding its Sixth Annual Community Hunger Awareness Day.

Due to rainy weather, the event will now be held on Thursday, June 14. The venue and times remain the same – Marina Park in South Kingstown from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The community is invited to join with neighbors at this event to enjoy free pizza, ice cream and entertainment. The goal is raising awareness of hunger in our community. The event also includes a food drive for the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale’s emergency pantry.

Performing at 5 p.m. is internationally renowned country blues singer guitarist Paul Geremia. Paul has 11 albums to his credit and has headlined venues throughout the United States, Canada and Europe.

The Westmoreland Street Jammers will close the show with their signature big sound, including three lead guitarists and a full complement of vocalists. These veteran musicians have rocked South County at community events, private parties and nightclubs since 2006.

Between the performances, attendees will attempt to beat last year’s record of 116 people who formed the World’s Biggest Human Pizza.

Hunger Task Force member Steve Maciel said, “Folks who want to be part of this historic event are invited to come dressed in pizza colors of red, white and brown. Don Bousquet and Son Aerial Photography will document the World’s Biggest Human Pizza from the sky!”

Other activities include seed planting for children, cooking demonstrations, Healthy Communities by Design, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program outreach and information.

The event is free of charge, but attendees are asked to bring donations of non-perishable food to contribute to the Community Hunger Awareness Day food drive. Pizza and ice cream are being donated by local vendors and will be served free while it lasts.

Release courtesy of event organizers.