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AmeriCorps Week Spotlight: Alison MacBeth

March 14, 2022

Happy AmeriCorps Week 2022! We can’t thank our tremendously dedicated AmeriCorps members enough. They are absolutely vital to building capacity for our programs and services — and in growing the local food system for our region! This week we will be spotlighting each of our active members, starting with Community Engagement & Volunteer Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA Member, Alison Macbeth!⁠
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What made you want to work at Farm Fresh? I first became introduced to Farm Fresh RI as a farmers market shopper. I immediately fell in love. Food! Music! People! It wasn’t until I was in a Social Change class at Rhode Island College that I was introduced to the food justice conversation and how Farm Fresh RI was seeking to address inequities in the food system through Bonus Bucks, education, and more. I remember sitting in my college class thinking of how cool Farm Fresh RI was. I was thrilled to find out that Farm Fresh RI hosted AmeriCorps members. ⁠
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What television or book series are you into right now? Lupin⁠
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What’s your favorite RI tradition? Waterfire⁠
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What drew you to serving as an AmeriCorps member? As a recent college graduate, I wanted to serve my community, build my career, and expand my experience in the nonprofit sector — specifically with food systems. Serving as an AmeriCorps member seemed to be the perfect next step! ⁠

What’s your favorite thing to get at the farmers market right now? I discovered Buns Bakery ‘s Babka bread. Wow oh wow. ⁠
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Do you have any pets? Hazel is a golden retriever puppy and her special skill is being the sassiest dog I know. (and by puppy, I mean that she’s a year old and full grown :))

What is your favorite aspect of serving as an AmeriCorps member at Farm Fresh? Farm Fresh RI’s work in Providence, and beyond, has allowed me to learn about the ever-shifting dynamics of the food system. I love that I get community members involved in the conversation as volunteers!⁠
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What’s your favorite season here in RI, and why? Summer – need I explain? ;)⁠

Thank you Alison, we couldn’t do it without you!
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Farm Fresh Rhode Island is an AmeriCorps grantee and receives funds as part of their State and National program, and to operate our VISTA program.

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