Chef Sean’s been busy getting ready for our Oktoberfest party! If you like craft beers and German-inspired, locally grown foods, you’ll love our “Beers + Brats, Pickles + Pretzels” event at Harvest Kitchen. We hope to see you tonight, 5:30-7:30 at 2 Bayley St in Pawtucket. >>
So it’s a little rainy, a little windy — but Armory Market is OPEN! With just a few weeks left in our outdoor farmers market season, we won’t let a little fall weather stand in our way. Join us at Armory Market every Thursday through 10/31 on Providence’s West End, 3:30pm to dusk.>>
Don’t miss this food system news: Get behind-the-scenes into the “Fire Cider” court battle with Mary Blue & Rosemary Gladstar. Dig for potatoes at Muck and Mystery Farm / Osamequin Farm. Join a panel presentation on black land loss and reparations. Plus, stream the Food Tank Summit. >>
Get involved in Farm to School activities. Anyone can participate — from students & parents, to teachers & administrators, to farmers & food service pros. Add a farm lesson to your class, serve local foods, advocate for Farm to School, or visit a farm. The possibilities are endless! >>
Lend a hand in growing the local food system! As a nonprofit local food hub, we’ll put your charitable gift right to work. Your tax-deductible donation is an investment in the future of our food system, the health of our community, and the prosperity of our local economy. Support Farm Fresh RI >>
Check out Market Mobile for a taste of the restaurants, schools, grocers, and other businesses sourcing local food in our community. And see some of the items on offer from local farmers and makers — like Concord grapes from Ward’s Berry Farm in Sharon, MA. >>
Join us at one of the eight farmers markets we’re operating this season:
Mondays
Neutaconkanut Park
675 Plainfield St Providence
3-6pm, open weekly until October 28
Tuesdays
Woonsocket
Thundermist Health Center / 450 Clinton St
3-6pm, open weekly until October 29
Wednesdays
Slater Park, Pawtucket
Newport Ave entrance, near main snack stand in park
3-6pm, open weekly until October 30
West Warwick
Thundermist Health Center / 186 Providence St
3-6pm, open weekly until October 30
Central Falls
559 Dexter St
3-6:30pm, open weekly until October 29
Double your SNAP with Bonus Bucks. Our Bonus Bucks nutrition incentives program gives a 100% bonus! For every dollar you spend with your EBT card at the many participating farmers markets across RI, you’ll get a FREE dollar in Bonus Bucks to spend on fresh fruit and veggies!>>
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