Smithfield Coronavirus Support Fund Created

Smithfield RI

02 April, 2020

5:45 PM

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SMITHFIELD, RI — A COVID-19 Support Fund has been set up in Smithfield with support from John J. Tossoni Jr. to help residents in need of assistance during the coronavirus health emergency. Public donations to the fund will be accepted by the town. "I'm announcing a Smithfield challenge for my Smithfield and other friends. With a lot of residents losing their jobs and are in need of food and medical supplies. Please open up your hearts to getting some gift certificates for Stop & Shop, Dave's, Walgreen's, CVS, etc or monetary donations," John J. Tassoni, Jr. said. Those willing to make a donation are invited to send it to Smithfield Town Hall, c/o Randy Rossi, 64 Farnum Pike, Smithfield, RI, 02917. Don't miss the latest coronavirus updates in Rhode Island as they are announced. Sign up for Patch news alerts and newsletters. Coronavirus in Rhode Island: Latest Headlines RI Coronavirus: 2 Additional Deaths, Latest Town NumbersRI Jobless Claims Soar Amid Coronavirus ClosuresCoronavirus: Cases Top 500 As RI Nears 1,000 Tests Per DayRI Drive-Thru Coronavirus Test Sites Operational: Photo GalleryRI Highway Crashes Plummet Amid Coronavirus Outbreak: Police 'You Are So Beautiful': RI Man Melts Hearts With Song For WifeCoronavirus RI: Trump Approves 'Major Disaster' Declaration