Connecting Farmers & Eaters
The path food travels โย the food system โ 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 โข @farmfreshri
๐ Follow the rainbow road to Farm Fresh RI! โจ
Have you spotted the new rainbow crosswalks outside our building at 10 Sims Avenue? Whether you`re grabbing lunch at @harvestikitchenri, picking up a Market Mobile order, shopping with our co-locators, or attending an event, they`re here to welcome you in.
Stop by, snap a photo, and explore everything happening at Farm Fresh RI this summerโfrom locally made ice cream and fresh coffee to hot sauce, toffee, flowers, and more!
Weโre proud to celebrate and support our LGBTQ+ community this Pride Month and every month. โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐๐๐
#PrideMonth #FarmFreshRI #ProvidenceRI #RhodyMade #BuyLocalRI
Food is more than nourishment; it offers opportunity, connection, and a pathway to a brighter future. ๐ฑ
That`s the heart of @harvestkitchenri, our culinary job training program for Rhode Island teens.
We`re excited to be featured in the newest issue of @motifmagri, which takes a closer look at how Harvest Kitchen helps young people gain hands-on experience preparing meals with local ingredients while building confidence, workplace skills, and pathways to employment.
It`s one more way we`re working to strengthen our local food systemโfrom farm to table and beyond.
Thank you to Motif and @theadventurebroad for sharing the story and helping shine a light on the people who make this program so special!
Read the full article at the link in our bio ๐
#HarvestKitchen #FarmFreshRI #LocalFood #YouthDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #RhodeIsland #FarmtoTable
A perfect June morning: sunshine, fresh-picked strawberries, and time spent with the people who grow and serve our local food. ๐โ๏ธ
Last week, our Executive Director Janet Coit and Market Mobile Director Hurricayne Cabral visited @fourtownfarm with our friends at @newportrestaurantgroup to learn more about this season`s strawberry harvest and celebrate the partnerships that connect local farms, restaurants, and eaters.
Thanks to Farmer Chris Clegg for hosting usโand for reminding us that summer tastes best when it`s grown close to home!
#RIGrown #LocalFood #SupportLocalFarms #FarmFreshRI #Summer #BuyLocalRI #StrawberrySeason
๐ A new connection for Providence is officially open!
This Monday, we were thrilled to host the ribbon cutting celebration for the new Kinsley Avenue & Promenade Street Greenway alongside the many partners, elected officials, funders, and community members who helped make this project possible.
This Greenway makes Farm Fresh RI and the Valley neighborhood more accessible to people traveling by foot or by bike, while creating new opportunities to explore and enjoy the Woonasquatucket River. It`s a wonderful example of how thoughtful public spaces can bring communities closer together!
We`re grateful to @wrwc_ri, the City of Providence, and everyone whose vision, collaboration, and commitment brought this project to life.
Following the ceremony, attendees joined guided tours to learn more about the history of the area and the remarkable transformation of the river corridor over time.
One of our favorite discoveries? The site where Farm Fresh RI now stands was once slated to become a major wholesale food marketโa vision that was never realized, but one that makes our mission to connect people with local food feel especially fitting today.
Even the geese got in on the action, celebrating with a feast of local serviceberries in our garden!
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone for our community! ๐ฒ๐ฑ
#ProvidenceRI #WoonasquatucketRiver #Greenway #BikeProvidence #WalkProvidence #FarmFreshRI #CommunityInfrastructure #UrbanGreenway #RhodeIsland #EnvironmentalStewardship
Exciting news! ๐ We`re thrilled to share that $200,000 in state funding for our Bonus Bucks program has been included in the FY2027 budget and signed into law by Governor Dan McKee.
Bonus Bucks doubles SNAP dollars spent at participating farmers markets, helping Rhode Islanders bring home more fresh, local food while supporting local farmers and food businesses.
This milestone wouldn`t have been possible without the leadership of Representative Susan Donovan and Representative Teresa Tanzi, the support of the bill`s co-sponsors, House and Senate leadership, Governor McKee, and everyone who championed this investment in food access and local agriculture.
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient local food system. ๐๐ฑ
#BonusBucksRI #FarmFreshRI #LocalFood #FoodAccess #SupportLocalFarmers #SNAP
๐ Thank You, UNFI! ๐
We`re honored to share that Farm Fresh Rhode Island has been selected as a recipient of a $50,000 grant from @unfi as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
This unrestricted funding will provide critical support for Market Mobile, helping us strengthen connections between local farmers, food producers, and wholesale buyers across our region.
Thank you, UNFI, for investing in local food systems and the communities they serve. We`re deeply grateful for your partnership and proud to be part of this celebration! ๐
#FarmFreshRI #MarketMobile #LocalFood #SupportLocalFarmers #FoodSystems #RhodeIsland #ThankYouUNFI
They`re here! ๐ We`re excited to welcome strawberries to the Market Mobile lineup this week!
Order now through 6am tomorrow, June 12th to stock up on the best from local farms and food producersโdelivered straight to your business or your front door. Stay tuned for new arrivals every week: always fresh, always seasonal, and always local!
Place your order or create an account at marketmobile.farmfreshri.org ๐
#MarketMobile #FarmFreshRI #EatLocal #SupportLocalFarms #SeasonalEats #StrawberrySeason #LocalFood #RhodeIslandGrown #FarmtoTable #BuyLocalRI
๐ FOR SALE ๐
One of Farm Fresh RI`s trusty workhorses is ready for its next chapter!
We`re selling a 2015 NPR-HD 12` box truck with a functioning liftgate and plenty of cargo spaceโideal for farms, food businesses, landscaping operations, moving equipment, and more.
A few details:
โ Gas-powered V8 engine
โ Automatic transmission
โ Morgan box
โ Fully functioning liftgate
โ Solid storage capacity
The truck is being sold as-is and does need some attention. The Carrier refrigeration unit will require a new compressor, the check engine light remains on, and there is some cosmetic damage to the box. That said, it`s been a valuable part of our fleet and still has plenty to offer the right owner.
Interested or know someone who might be? Contact Cayne at:
๐ง cayne@farmfreshri.org
๐ 401-312-4250 ext. 208
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#TruckForSale #FarmEquipment #BoxTruck
