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
Rhode Island said "heat wave." We said "come hang out." ๐
Beat the heat at 10 Sims Avenue! We`ve got:
โ๏ธ Air conditioning
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ฟ๏ธ FREE parking
๐ฆ Ice cream from @wrightscreamery
๐ง Iced coffee and refreshing drinks from @coffeeandspirits.ri
๐ฅ A fresh new summer salad from @harvestkitchenri
Whether you`re grabbing lunch, treating yourself to something sweet, or stocking up on local favorites, Farm Fresh RI is the perfect place to cool off today.
Too hot to leave the house? Skip the trip and shop Market Mobile online instead! Order fresh local produce, meats, dairy, baked goods, pantry staples, and more at the link in our bioโall from New England farmers and food makers, delivered right to your door.
However you choose to stay cool, we`ve got your local food fix. ๐
#BeatTheHeat #FarmFreshRI #SupportLocalRI #EatLocal #RhodeIslandSummer
Heads up! โ๏ธ Due to tomorrow`s extreme heat, our Armory Farmers Market will operate with a reduced vendor lineup to help keep our farmers, vendors, staff, and shoppers safe.
You`ll still find local vendors (about 5โ6) with fresh products available, but the market will be smaller than usual.
If you`re planning to stop by the market, please plan accordingly:
๐ง Bring a water bottle
๐งข Wear sun protection
๐ณ Take breaks in the shade
โค๏ธ Listen to your body
We appreciate your understanding as we adapt to the weather, and we`re grateful to the vendors who are able to join us despite the challenging conditions.
Stay cool, stay hydrated, and we`ll see you at the market if you`re able! We`ll be back to our full market lineup as soon as the weather cooperates.
๐Dexter Training Grounds, 3pm - dusk
#ArmoryFarmersMarket #RIFarmersMarkets #BuyLocalRI #RISummer #HeatWave
๐๐ A whole lot of fresh fruit just rolled in!
This week, our Hope`s Harvest team received more than 10,000 pounds of pineapple and citrus from @bostonareagleaners. The pallets are stacked over our heads!
Thanks to this incredible donation, thousands of pounds of fresh fruit will make their way to hunger relief agencies across Rhode Island, helping ensure more families have access to nutritious, fresh produce.
A special thank you to @feedri401 for picking up several pallets and helping us get this fruit into the community even faster. ๐
It takes partnerships like these to reduce food waste, strengthen our local food system, and get good food to the people who need it most.
#HopesHarvest #FoodRecovery #FoodAccess #RhodeIsland #ReduceFoodWaste #CommunityPartners #FreshFoodForAll #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
