Connecting Farmers & Eaters
The path food travels — the food system — includes everything from growing and harvesting to processing, packaging, transporting, selling, eating, and disposing of food. Our mission is to grow that system to be sustainable for both the farmers and eaters in our region. We offer markets and transparent enterprise systems that help New England farmers, fishers, and food producers reach more customers and reduce waste. And we work with the community through outreach, incentives, educational and hunger relief programs to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh, local foods.
What's Happening This Week • @farmfreshri
Got extra produce? 🌽🥕 Help us feed our neighbors!
As the season moves along, many farms find themselves with surplus fruits, veggies, herbs, and more. To keep fresh, local food from going to waste, Farm Fresh RI has teamed up with @ridohealth and @rhodeisland.dem to connect farmers with with hunger-relief organizations across the state.
✨ How it works:
If you have surplus product, we’ll help match you with a local food pantry or community partner that can purchase or accept donations—plus coordinate pickup or delivery based on your needs.
🌱 Farmers can get started in three easy ways:
• Fill out the surplus commodity form (link in bio)
• Contact a participating food bank through the @rifoodbank Network
• Call or text 401-208-8464 for one-on-one support
Whether you’re wrapping up a harvest or just have more than you can move this week, this tool helps make sure your food gets where it’s needed most. 💚
#FoodAccess #HungerRelief #FoodRecovery #NoFoodWaste #FarmFreshRI #FeedRhodeIsland
Start the new year fresh at our farmers market! 🥕🎉
Load up on winter produce, local treats, and good-for-you goodness—all while showing love to the farmers who keep our community fed.
📍 10 Sims Ave, Providence
🗓 Every Saturday
⏰ 9am–1pm
Grab a bag, bring the crew, and make fresh + local your new favorite habit!🥬💚
#FarmFreshRI #ProvidenceFarmersMarket #BuyLocalRI #FarmToTable #WinterFarmersMarket #RhodeIslandEats
As we reflect on 2025, we’re overwhelmed with gratitude for our community. 🤝
Together, you helped us raise over $100,000 this giving season to support food access and ensure families across Rhode Island can access fresh, local, and affordable meals.
Whether you gave, shared our story, volunteered, or cheered us on—we couldn`t have done it without you!
Thank you for believing that everyone deserves a full plate. 💚 Here’s to feeding what matters in 2026!
#FarmFreshRI #FeedWhatMatters #LocalFoodRI #FarmToTable #CommunitySupport #FreshFoodForAll #ThankYou
Hi, I’m Sean, Program Director of @harvestkitchenri at Farm Fresh RI.
Every day, I get to work alongside young people who are discovering what they’re capable of—building skills, confidence, and a sense of belonging in the kitchen. Those quiet moments of growth are what make this work so powerful.
As we close out the year, I’m asking you to support Farm Fresh RI. Right now, any new or increased gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar through December 31st, doubling your impact for the young people we train for careers in food.
Thank you for believing in what’s possible when we invest in our next generation! 💛
#FarmFreshRI #Education #LocalFoodRI #FeedWhatMatters #Giving
🔗 Make your matched gift at farmfreshri.org/donate
Still in holiday mode? ❄️ Bring the whole family to the Farm Fresh RI Winter Farmers Market this Saturday, December 27, from 9am–1pm at 10 Sims Avenue in Providence!
Warm up indoors with live music and shop for fresh local produce, baked goods, and specialty treats from Rhode Island farmers and makers. Close out the year with good food and good company 💚
#ShopSmall #ShopLocalRI #FarmFreshRI #WinterMarket #SupportLocal #BuyLocal #RISmallBusiness #10SimsAve
