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
401Gives is a little over a week away! Join us in building a resilient food future on April 1st by supporting Farm Fresh RI 🍅
Your donation helps strengthen our local food economy, supports small farmers, and ensures fresh, healthy food remains accessible to all.
Maximize the impact of your gift this @401gives by setting alarms for 6am, 12pm, and 4:01pm! Any donations made at those times will be matched--doubling the impact of your support!
Mark your calendar and help us spread the word!
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #Matching #FreshFoodForAll #Giving
401Gives is a little over a week away! Join us in building a resilient food future on April 1st by supporting Farm Fresh RI 🍅
Your donation helps strengthen our local food economy, supports small farmers, and ensures fresh, healthy food remains accessible to all.
Maximize the impact of your gift this @401gives by setting alarms for 6am, 12pm, and 4:01pm! Any donations made at those times will be matched--doubling the impact of your support!
Mark your calendar and help us spread the word!
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #Matching #FreshFoodForAll #Giving
Last week`s federal cancellation of the LFPA and LFS programs is drastically affecting Farm Fresh RI and those we serve. Our Executive Director, Jesse Rye, was featured on @wpri12 to discuss the far-reaching impacts of the USDA funding cuts on local farmers, food banks, schools, students, and families in need across Rhode Island.
What`s at stake?
🍎 Small farmers will lose essential income from local markets, making it harder to stay in business
🥗 Schools and students will lose access to healthy school meals
🛒 Food banks will face critical food shortages for the families they serve
🏠 Vulnerable communities—including children, seniors, and low-income households—will feel the effects most, with fewer options for fresh, nutritious food across the board.
These changes will hurt both the people who grow our food and the families who need it most. At Farm Fresh RI, we’re committed to continuing to make fresh, local food accessible for all.
Watch the WPRI feature and learn more at the link in our bio 🔗
#eatlocal #supportlocal #farmfresh #hungerrelief #foodequity #farmtoschool #supportlocalfarmers #rhodeislandagriculture
Last week`s federal cancellation of the LFPA and LFS programs is drastically affecting Farm Fresh RI and those we serve. Our Executive Director, Jesse Rye, was featured on @wpri12 to discuss the far-reaching impacts of the USDA funding cuts on local farmers, food banks, schools, students, and families in need across Rhode Island.
What`s at stake?
🍎 Small farmers will lose essential income from local markets, making it harder to stay in business
🥗 Schools and students will lose access to healthy school meals
🛒 Food banks will face critical food shortages for the families they serve
🏠 Vulnerable communities—including children, seniors, and low-income households—will feel the effects most, with fewer options for fresh, nutritious food across the board.
These changes will hurt both the people who grow our food and the families who need it most. At Farm Fresh RI, we’re committed to continuing to make fresh, local food accessible for all.
Watch the WPRI feature and learn more at the link in our bio 🔗
#eatlocal #supportlocal #farmfresh #hungerrelief #foodequity #farmtoschool #supportlocalfarmers #rhodeislandagriculture
Could you eat three healthy meals on just $6 a day?
For the Rhode Island families who rely on SNAP, this isn`t just a challenge—it’s their daily reality.
Farm Fresh RI’s Bonus Bucks program helps by doubling SNAP benefits at local farmers markets. This means more families can access fresh, locally grown food while supporting farmers across the state.
But proposed federal budget cuts threaten SNAP and Bonus Bucks funding, increasing food insecurity at home and nationwide.
From March 18-20, we challenge you to try eating on just $6 a day to experience firsthand how tough it is to stretch a food budget this tight. Take the #SNAPChallenge and tag @farmfreshri so we can follow along!
SNAP does more than put food on the table—it strengthens our local food economy. By supporting SNAP, we’re investing in a healthier, more resilient Rhode Island 🌱
Thank you to @fracgram for organizing this campaign!
#SNAPChallenge #endhunger #hungerrelief #farmfresh #bonusbucks #eatlocal #supportlocal #freshbucks #freshfoodforall #SNAP #localfood #affordablefood #handsoffSNAP
Could you eat three healthy meals on just $6 a day?
For the Rhode Island families who rely on SNAP, this isn`t just a challenge—it’s their daily reality.
Farm Fresh RI’s Bonus Bucks program helps by doubling SNAP benefits at local farmers markets. This means more families can access fresh, locally grown food while supporting farmers across the state.
But proposed federal budget cuts threaten SNAP and Bonus Bucks funding, increasing food insecurity at home and nationwide.
From March 18-20, we challenge you to try eating on just $6 a day to experience firsthand how tough it is to stretch a food budget this tight. Take the #SNAPChallenge and tag @farmfreshri so we can follow along!
SNAP does more than put food on the table—it strengthens our local food economy. By supporting SNAP, we’re investing in a healthier, more resilient Rhode Island 🌱
Thank you to @fracgram for organizing this campaign!
#SNAPChallenge #endhunger #hungerrelief #farmfresh #bonusbucks #eatlocal #supportlocal #freshbucks #freshfoodforall #SNAP #localfood #affordablefood #handsoffSNAP
Save the Date! 🍅
Join us in making a difference this @401gives on April 1st by supporting Farm Fresh RI! Your donation helps strengthen our local food economy, supports small farmers, and ensures fresh, healthy food is accessible to all.
Right now, shifts in federal funding are creating uncertainty and instability for our programs that connect local farmers to community members in need. Every dollar goes a long way in growing a more sustainable and equitable food future!
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this 401Gives the best one yet! 🌱
Want a reminder on the big day? Sign up for our mailing list at the link in our bio! 🔗
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #FreshFoodForAll #Giving
Save the Date! 🍅
Join us in making a difference this @401gives on April 1st by supporting Farm Fresh RI! Your donation helps strengthen our local food economy, supports small farmers, and ensures fresh, healthy food is accessible to all.
Right now, shifts in federal funding are creating uncertainty and instability for our programs that connect local farmers to community members in need. Every dollar goes a long way in growing a more sustainable and equitable food future!
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make this 401Gives the best one yet! 🌱
Want a reminder on the big day? Sign up for our mailing list at the link in our bio! 🔗
#FarmFreshRI #SupportLocal #401Gives #FreshFoodForAll #Giving
Farm Fresh RI is turning 21 this year! What better way to celebrate than by buying Farm Fresh a drink? 🍻
From April 2 - 16, proceeds from every pint of The Guild’s "Bumper Crop" brew will directly support Farm Fresh’s mission of strengthening our local food system and connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.
Kick things off with us on April 2nd at 6pm at @guildri in Pawtucket! Join the celebration with a pint in hand, test your knowledge with a lively round of trivia, and take a chance in our 50/50 raffle.
Every sip helps support local farmers, so come drink for a cause and toast to 21 years of Farm Fresh RI!
This event is free & open to the public (ages 21+). Find more details at the link in our bio! 🔗
#PintsWithPurpose #FarmFreshRI #BuyFarmFreshADrink #DrinkForACause
Farm Fresh RI is turning 21 this year! What better way to celebrate than by buying Farm Fresh a drink? 🍻
From April 2 - 16, proceeds from every pint of The Guild’s "Bumper Crop" brew will directly support Farm Fresh’s mission of strengthening our local food system and connecting communities with fresh, locally grown food.
Kick things off with us on April 2nd at 6pm at @guildri in Pawtucket! Join the celebration with a pint in hand, test your knowledge with a lively round of trivia, and take a chance in our 50/50 raffle.
Every sip helps support local farmers, so come drink for a cause and toast to 21 years of Farm Fresh RI!
This event is free & open to the public (ages 21+). Find more details at the link in our bio! 🔗
#PintsWithPurpose #FarmFreshRI #BuyFarmFreshADrink #DrinkForACause
