Last Friday, Farm Fresh RI received a $700,000 federal earmark from Senator Reed on behalf of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This funding will support our Market Mobile and hunger relief personnel in developing new purchasing relationshi …

The Rhode Island Foodways Alliance, a new coalition of leaders dedicated to the resilience and success of the state’s food system, today is calling upon state leaders to support a set of critical investments that will fundamentally reshape how Rhode Is …

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 i …

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 initi …

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 Co …

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, inc …

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 …

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 …

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 Rho …

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 …

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 …

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 c …

Farm Fresh RI is always on the lookout for partnerships that align with our mission to reduce food waste and increase food access for those in need. One of our latest partnerships is with the Obstetrics and Gynecology Center (OGCC) at Women & Infan …

Food has the power to connect communities, nourish bodies, and fuel change. This philosophy is put into practice by our partners at Food Not Bombs Providence (FNB), a volunteer-run organization that shares free, nutritious meals every Sunday in the hea …