The rising cost of food is making it harder than ever for many Rhode Island families to put fresh, healthy food on the table. A recent Providence Journal article highlighted some sobering data from the RI Life Index: “No matter how you slice it, food insecurity – the inability to reliably access nutritious food – […]
Farm Fresh RI Celebrates First-Ever State Investment in Bonus Bucks
Farm Fresh RI is thrilled to share that $200,000 in funding for our Bonus Bucks program has been included in Rhode Island’s FY2027 budget and signed into law by Governor Dan McKee, marking the first-ever state investment in this vital food access initiative. Bonus Bucks doubles the value of SNAP benefits spent at participating farmers […]
Monkfish on the Menu
Local seafood is getting its moment! A recent Providence Journal story highlights Farm Fresh RI’s efforts to bring more locally caught fish into schools—featuring monkfish sliders as a standout success. This work is part of a broader effort with the Commercial Fisheries Center of RI, Tony’s Seafood, and Eating with the Ecosystem to connect students […]
Meet Our New Executive Director
A recent article from the The Providence Journal spotlights the appointment of Janet Coit as the next Executive Director of Farm Fresh Rhode Island, beginning April 13. Coit brings decades of experience in environmental and food systems leadership, including serving as Director of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management and leading the National Marine […]
Farm Fresh RI Welcomes New Executive Director
Over the past several months, the Board of Directors has conducted a thoughtful and thorough search for Farm Fresh Rhode Island’s next leader. Today, we are excited to share that Janet Coit will be the organization’s new Executive Director. “Throughout this process, we were looking for a leader who understands Rhode Island, can navigate complex […]
Farm Fresh RI Supports New Food Security Legislation
Last week, Farm Fresh RI was featured in The Boston Globe in a story about the challenges local farmers and food access programs have faced after the abrupt loss of federal funding earlier this year—and about a new bill in Congress that could help. The Strengthening Local Food Security Act, introduced by Senator Jack Reed […]
How SNAP Strengthens RI’s Local Food System
What is SNAP? The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps reduce hunger and food insecurity by providing low-income families with funds to purchase nutritious food. According to the Rhode Island Food Bank’s 2024 Hunger Report, 38% of Rhode Island households currently struggle to afford enough food, and many of these families rely on SNAP to […]
“How will we pay our bills?”: Impact of USDA Cuts Reverberates for RI Famers
At Farm Fresh RI, we believe that strong local food systems are the backbone of healthy communities. That’s why we’re continuing to raise awareness about the recent USDA funding cuts and their widespread impact–not just here in Rhode Island, but across the country. As reported in The Boston Globe, these cuts–totaling nearly $3 million for our […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Andrea Epstein
At Farm Fresh RI, every box of recovered food tells a bigger story–one of connection, community care, and the power of working together to fight hunger. One of our committed volunteers, Andrea Epstein, shares how her journey demonstrates the impact of volunteer involvement on our local food system. “I’ve been volunteering with Hope’s Harvest for […]
How the Federal Funding Freeze Puts RI’s Food System at Risk
As reported in The Providence Journal, the federal funding freeze is putting Farm Fresh RI—and the farmers and community members who rely on us—at serious risk. Farm Fresh receives about 40% of its funding from the federal government. Without it, our critical programs that connect local farmers with those in need could disappear. Without these […]
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