Crossroads Rhode Island works with those who are at-risk or experiencing homelessness, and according to Cicily Dove, Vice President of Family Services, it was an unexpected and welcome donation that is being split between their shelters and programs.

"We try to divvy up the bounty, I call it," she said. "When I told [the staff], they were like, 'Okay, great another donation.' But when they saw it and the quality of it, the guests and the kids [Crossroads serve] were over the top. I know there's some who maybe have never suffered food insecurity or who have never had to manage and monitor their money to the point where quality was a concern, but having good quality and variety of food is important, specifically in times of crises."

While the food provides practical and much needed resources for organizations like Crossroads, it is also giving those they serve something to look forward to. Most everyone is feeling the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, but those who are experiencing homelessness, especially children, are going through extreme disruptions to stability. Something like this donation brings a small reprieve in at least one aspect of their life.