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
Today is @401Gives! 💛
At Farm Fresh RI, we connect over 100 local farms with thousands of Rhode Islanders through programs that bring fresh, local food to our neighbors who need it most. But continued funding cuts threaten this essential work—putting healthy, affordable food out of reach for many families.
This #401Gives, your support keeps hope on the table: helping families access fresh food, farmers sustain their businesses, and ensuring no good food goes to waste.
As a thank you, anyone who donates $10 or more during 401Gives will receive a limited-edition sticker to show off your 401 pride—because Rhode Islanders show up for each other. 🤝
P.S. Want to double your impact? Set alarms for 12pm, and 4:01pm today (3/31) and tomorrow (4/1)—donations made at those times will be matched!
Give at farmfreshri.org/401gives 🔗
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #401Pride #FreshFoodForAll #Giving #HungerRelief #FoodJustice #FreshFoodForAll
A hot new sticker has entered the villa....👀✨
@401Gives runs tomorrow 3/31 through 6pm on 4/1. As a thank you, anyone who donates $10 or more to Farm Fresh RI this #401Gives will receive a limited-edition sticker to show off your 401 pride!
Because when our neighbors need support, Rhode Islanders show up for each other 💛
Don`t forget: gifts made at 6am, noon, and 4:01pm tomorrow will be matched—doubling the impact of your support!
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #401Pride #FreshFoodForAll #Giving #HungerRelief
401Gives is just around the corner! 💛
Over the past year, we’ve experienced historic funding cuts for our hunger relief and food access programs. 2025 was a difficult year, and many of those funding sources have not been replaced.
This @401Gives, your support allows our work to continue: delivering meals to food pantries, supporting small farmers, reducing food waste, and making sure healthy, local food reaches our neighbors who need it most.
Set your alarm for 6am, noon, and 4:01pm on March 31st to make your gift go twice as far. Donations made at those times will be matched—doubling the impact of your support!
Want a reminder on the big day? Sign up for our mailing list at the link in our bio 🔗
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #Matching #FreshFoodForAll #Giving #HungerRelief
Something fresh is here! 🌿✨
@harvestkitchenri is reopening at our new home at 10 Sims Ave—and we can’t wait to welcome you in. Starting Monday, 3/30, join us for lunch in our light-filled café in the Valley, serving up locally sourced sandwiches, salads, bowls, and more.
Every bite supports something bigger: all proceeds fuel our culinary job training program for underserved youth, helping them build skills, confidence, and pathways into the food industry.
Swipe for a sneak peek of some of our favorite details (peep the vintage farmers market posters! 👀)
Come see (and taste) it for yourself next week!
🗓 Monday–Friday
⏰ 11am–3pm
📍 10 Sims Ave, Unit 109, Providence
#HarvestKitchen #ProvidenceRI #EatLocalRI #SupportLocalFood #FarmFreshRI #PVDfoodies #401eats
Join us this Saturday, March 28th for a special Farm to Fiber Day at our Providence Winter Farmers Market!
Celebrate the journey from farm to fiber with these local makers:
🐑 @bracken.gully.farm – A sanctuary for farm animals offering fiber and wool products to support furry friends in their forever home ❤️
🌸 @lavenderewes – Offering naturally dyed fleece for needly felting and spinning, all dyed with plants grown on their property!
Come explore sustainable textiles and connect with our vibrant fiber arts community! ✨🧶
#farmtofiber #sustainablestyle #naturaldyes #slowfashion #ecofriendly #ecofashion #knitting #yarn #naturalfiber #wool
Big news at Farm Fresh RI 🌱
We’re thrilled to welcome Janet Coit as our next Executive Director!
A longtime leader in Rhode Island and champion for local food systems, Janet brings decades of experience supporting farmers, fishers, and sustainable food economies—most recently at NOAA and previously leading RIDEM.
“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to lead Farm Fresh RI and continue expanding its impact for all Rhode Islanders,” Janet shared.
Janet officially joins us April 13 as we also celebrate Executive Director Jesse Rye’s incredible 14 years of leadership 💚
Join us in giving Janet a warm welcome to the Farm Fresh community!
Read more at the link in our bio 🔗
#FarmFreshRI #LocalFood #RhodeIsland #FoodSystems #Leadership
Calling all musicians & community groups! 🎶 🎤
Want to bring your talents to the Farm Fresh RI farmers markets? We`re looking for local performers and groups to join us in creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere at our summer farmers markets!
Help us fill our markets with music, movement, and community magic ✨ Visit the link in our bio to get involved!
#FarmFreshRI #CommunityVibes #LocalMusic #FarmersMarketFun #SupportLocal #EatLocal #FarmersMarkets #Music #Community #MarketGrooves #BuskersWelcome #RhodyVibes #PartyAtTheMarket
Spring is just around the corner! 🌸☕️
Starting THIS Saturday, March 21st, swing by the Welcome Table at our Providence Farmers Market to fill out a short survey and receive a free Farm Fresh RI mug featuring a spring-inspired design made of seasonal, local foods.
See you at the market—iced or hot drink, your call!
#FreshMerch #FarmFreshRI #HelloSpring #FarmersMarketFinds #BuyLocalRI #SupportLocal #SpringVibes
