Enjoy a free composting demo today at Armory Market! Learn how to manage your leaves and compost successfully with community composter, Michael Bradlee, from Earth Appliance Organics and the Community Compost Depot at Frey Gardens. It’s Leaf-tober at the market! >>
Farm(er) to School: Talking with Jaswell’s Farm.This week, we had the privilege of sitting down with Allison Jaswell on her family’s beautiful farm in Smithfield, RI. We talked with Allison about the realities of being a farmer and the importance of Farm to School. >>
Meet Matt, Volunteer Extraordinaire for Farm Fresh RI! As a nonprofit, our work would be impossible without the generosity and dedication of our amazing team of volunteers. Today we spotlight one of these hardworking folks: Matt! >>
Check out Market Mobile for a taste of the restaurants, schools, grocers, and other businesses sourcing local food in our community — like The Illuminated Oven in East Providence and Curds & Co. in Brookline. Plus, see some of the items on offer from local farmers and makers. >>
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 >>
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!>>