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
Keeping It Local: Spotlight on Local Food Sourcing at Sawyer’s Market 🥗✨
@shopsawyersmarket is more than a market—it’s a neighborhood gathering place where local food is at the heart of everything. From morning pastries and seasonal parfaits to lunchtime sandwiches and sidewalk dinners with a glass of wine, Sawyer’s offers something fresh, comforting, and ever-changing, six days a week.
Through our @marketmobileri program, Sawyer’s sources local milk, eggs, produce, and specialty ingredients from farms and makers across the region, building strong relationships that shape both their kitchen and market shelves.
What’s on the menu is often what’s in the market—so whether you’re eyeing a seasonal salad or a unique pantry find, you’ll see the same local ingredients popping up across the space. It’s a true celebration of Rhode Island’s food community, thoughtfully curated and deliciously prepared!
We’re proud to work with Sawyer’s to bring fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farmers and food producers straight to your plate! 🍽️
#eatlocal #supportlocal #buylocalri #farmtotable #localfood #neighborhoodmarket #marketmobile #farmfreshri #smallbusiness
POV: You’re at Local Food Fest 🌅🍾🎶
The sun’s setting over the Bay, your glass is full, and the only thing better than the food might be the vibe. There’s live music in the air, champagne in hand, and local flavor at every turn.
✨ It’s one unforgettable night celebrating the best of Rhode Island food and drink.
🎟️ Just two weeks left until Local Food Fest—get your tickets now! Link in bio or at farmfreshri.org/localfoodfest
#LocalFoodFest #RIFoodie #EatDrinkLocal #RhodeIslandEvents #FoodFestivalVibes #NewEnglandSummer #SupportLocal
Start your day at @harvestkitchenri! Whether you`re grabbing a bite on your way to work or enjoying a slow morning, our breakfast menu is worth waking up for.
Favorites include our breakfast sandwich—made with a fluffy Baffoni`s Poultry Farm egg frittata and sweet-savory roasted red pepper jam—and our cozy bowl of oatmeal, topped with housemade applesauce and cinnamon-infused maple syrup.
Even better? Every purchase supports our culinary training program for underserved youth, helping young people build job skills and confidence through hands-on experience.
Stop by 2 Bayley Street in downtown Pawtucket for a delicious start to your day, all while making a difference!
#PawtucketEats #PvdEats #SummerMenu #LocalFlavors #BuyLocalRI #SupportLocal #Breakfast #FarmToTable #EatLocal #SummerEats
One of our favorite parts of Local Food Fest? The raw bar. 🦪✨
Thanks to @oceanstateoysters, you’ll get to taste an incredible variety of oysters from 13 different farms across 4 distinct Rhode Island waterways. Like a microbrewery for oysters, each farm brings its own unique flavor to the table—briny, sweet, buttery, and everything in between.
Come slurp and savor the best of the bay! Tickets for Local Food Fest are going fast—get yours at the link in our bio 🎟️
#LocalFoodFest #OystersOfRI #OceanStateEats #RawBarGoals #EatLocalRI #FarmToShuck
Fresh, local, and too good to waste 🌱 Our @hopesharvestri team has been out in the fields rescuing surplus summer produce—kale, collards, lettuce, squash, onions, and more—from local farms and delivering it to hunger relief agencies across Rhode Island.
We’re especially excited to do some gleaning at @fourtownfarm this summer—get ready for juicy tomatoes and sweet summer corn! 🍅🌽
Want to lend a hand? We’re always looking for volunteers to help us harvest and share the bounty. Link in bio to sign up!
#HopesHarvest #FoodRescue #NoFoodWaste #Gleaning #FarmToFoodBank #LocalFarmsLocalFood #FightingFoodInsecurity #FreshFoodForAll
