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Farm Fresh Rhode Island

A hub for local food since 2004

Mar 14 at the Winter Market in Pawtucket

Join us at the largest indoor farmers market in the Northeast region — 9am–1pm, every Saturday until April 25, 2020! Look forward to fresh produce, dairy, fish, meat, baked goods, prepared foods, wellness products, and more from over 85 local farmers and producers this season. We’ll see you at the Hope Artiste Village building, 1005 Main Street, Pawtucket (click for map).

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Dear friends,

The Farm Fresh Winter Market in Pawtucket will stay open this Saturday. However, in light of the Governor’s recommendation about large events, we are treating the market as an essential grocery shopping access point, not a social gathering. There will be no musicians, balloon lady, community partners, etc. this week.

IMPORTANT CHANGES

  • Please shop and go. We love hanging out together at the market, but during this uncertain time, we encourage you to pick up what you need and head out. 
  • Prepared food vendors and food trucks will be offering their products in to-go containers only. This is in an effort to minimize congregation at the market. It’s delicious, just take it to go!
  • Sorry, there will be no sampling whatsoever.

Please Note: All of this is subject to change as official recommendations around the Coronavirus evolve. We are monitoring recommendations from the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) carefully, and will make timely decisions to support the health of our vendors and customers.

As per our usual market / RIDOH guidelines: 

  • Sneeze guards are used for any non-packaged ready-to-eat items, such as baked goods. (Produce is not considered “ready to eat” and should always be washed at home before being consumed.)
  • Vendors and Farm Fresh RI staff and volunteers are being extra vigilant about washing hands, sanitizing surfaces frequently, and not working at the market when sick.

What you can do to help: 

  • Please practice the common sense recommendations public health professionals are making. Wash your hands often and thoroughly. Sneeze or cough into a tissue or your elbow. Please do not attend the market if you are sick.
  • If you have a friend or neighbor who is in a more vulnerable population (such as elderly, those with respiratory problems, etc.), consider offering to pick up groceries for them at the farmers market, so they don’t have to come. 
  • If you would like to support the local musicians and community groups who were planning to attend the market this week, please consider learning more about them, buying their music, etc. 

     
    These are strange times indeed, and things are changing rapidly. We will stay in close communication with you as the situation develops.

    We are striving to keep the market open for the sake of the farmers and food makers who rely on it for business and to keep fresh, local food accessible to you when it’s needed. Eat your vegetables, support your neighbors!

    Thank you,
    – The Farm Fresh RI Team

 

EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF LOCAL FOODS

The market features a wide variety of locally grown produce, poultry, meats, and cheeses; locally caught fish and shellfish; baked goods and prepared foods; value-added items like salsas, jams, sauces, ferments, pickles, kimchi, and krauts; self-care products, decorations, and seasonal gifts; and so much more!

With two long, connected hallways filled with vendors — which we refer to as the Green hallway (1005 Main Street entrance) and Yellow hallway (999 Main Street entrance) — there’s something for everyone at the Farm Fresh Winter Market!

Vendors for March & April

The following vendors will be with us weekly, unless dates are noted (rotating dates subject to change).

 

FARMERS MARKET MAPS

Hallway “Maps” A quick view of vendor locations at the market for March & April.

 
Overview Map The market layout inside the building, with surrounding streets and parking.

 

COMPOST PICKUP

  Bring your food scraps!
Earth Appliance Organics will pick up food waste at the farmers market. This week, look for a collection bin by the rear-side door on Dudley Street. (New replacement bins will be coming soon near other entrances!)

 

Neighbors in Hope Artiste Village

The farmers market isn’t the only fun thing happening in the building on Saturdays. Check out the Hope Artiste Village directory to see all of the artist, dance and movement studios, and retail shops that surround our farmers market in this renovated mill building.

  Free Art Workshops for Kids The Empowerment Factory‘s “Free Art Workshops for Kids” take place every Saturday at 10:00am and 11:30am. Each week there will be a different family-friendly art activity led by one of our Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) teaching roster, artist Gail Ahlers or Eclipse Neilson, and assisted by community volunteers.

Workshops are open to all abilities with a focus on children in 3rd & 4th grade. Each Saturday there are two workshops, one at 10 A.M and one at 11:30 A.M. You are welcome to sign up for multiple classes but only one each day. All materials are provided. Walk-ins are welcome if space allows. It is recommended that you register to secure your space. Questions? Call the Empowerment Factory at 401-365-1010.

Arrival time: Please arrive 5 -10 minutes before the class start time so we can stay on schedule and plan for a happy experience for everyone.

 

DOUBLE YOUR SNAP!

Bonus Bucks Logo   This market accepts Cash, Credit, SNAP/EBT, and WIC.

Plus, our Bonus Bucks nutrition incentives program offers a 100% bonus for SNAP/EBT shoppers! That means for every dollar you spend with EBT, you get a FREE dollar in Bonus Bucks to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables at the market!

 

GOT FEEDBACK?

We strive to make our farmers market customer and vendor experience great each market day. Feel free to tell us what you like about the farmers market so we can keep up the good work, and please let us know if you have any thoughts of suggestions on what we could do to make the market even better. What’s on your mind?

 

This Season’s Poster



Love this iconic poster? You can buy one at the market this season to support Farm Fresh RI!

Put local at the center of your holiday gatherings with a Local Charcuterie Box!