October 20, 2020 There’s Something Strange in the Fields It’s spooky season, and Hope’s Harvest RI volunteers got a bit of a fright at the sight of strange aliens in the fields over the past two months “Are they protestors?” a volunteer asked, “What do they want?” “Why are they here?” The creatures you have … Hope's Harvest October 15, 2020 Market Mobile, Seven Months Later… In a year unlike any other, we weren’t sure how pivoting Market Mobile to include home delivery would work out… yet here we are, seven months later, having surpassed 10,000 orders and over $2 million dollars in sales for local farmers and food producers! All thanks to the you: local farmers, eaters, and wholesale buyers. Market Mobile October 14, 2020 “Gather” Film Panel – Fundraiser for Tomaquag Museum As part of our ongoing commitment to local food sovereignty, Hope’s Harvest RI is honored to have partnered with Rhode Island’s only museum centered on the indigenous peoples of our area, the Tomaquag Museum, located in Exeter RI, to share and dis … Hope's Harvest October 9, 2020 Harvest Kitchen Training and Production Update We are proud to share that our HK 26 trainees have completed their Food Handlers Certification and are now learning knife skills in the kitchen with Chef Sean and Chef Bernard. At the same time, our team has been working to transform this season’s abundance of local tomatoes into our signature jarred, stewed tomatoes! Harvest Kitchen October 9, 2020 10/23 Market Mobile Pick-Ups Move to 10 Sims Ave, Providence Beginning Thursday, October 22, all Market Mobile pick-up orders will take place at our brand-new facility — 10 Sims Ave, Providence RI 02909. 10 Sims Ave, Market Mobile October 1, 2020 October Is Farm to School Month Farm to School connects classroom, cafeteria, and community — creating a win-win-win for everyone! Farm to School works in a strategic way to ensure the health of all school children, farmers, community members, and the environment. Farm to School & Community Ed October 1, 2020 Shop Boscov’s and support Farm Fresh 10/14 & 10/15 Shop Boscov’s and support Farm Fresh RI! October 14 & 15, mention Farm Fresh RI by name in-store at the register or online at checkout — we’ll receive 5% of your total purchase! You’ll save 20% off the lowest sale prices on almost everything. In The News October 1, 2020 Newsy & Noteworthy: October 1 Don’t miss this food system news from around our region: RI Food Policy Council is hosting a free “Effective Communication and Conflict Resolution” training” 10/8. Join the National Farm to School Network 10/14 with food justice activist Karen Washington. New report from Farm to Institution New England (FINE) and Tufts University reveals connection between regional food and student food access on college campuses. Farm to School & Community Ed, In The News, Market Mobile September 17, 2020 Who Is Your Pawtucket Hero? Help us honor local community members who’ve made a positive impact in your life! This could be a neighbor, teacher, caregiver or other essential worker, government official — or anyone who has given you support recently. Harvest Kitchen, In The News September 17, 2020 “Farm Fresh RI’s Food Hub Set to Open” by Edible Rhody Andrea E. McHugh writes for Edible Rhody: “A much-anticipated new headquarters in the Valley neighborhood of Providence is a game changer for local foods.” 10 Sims Ave, Farmers Markets, In The News, Market Mobile September 10, 2020 The Restaurants and Bakeries of Local Food Fest For over a decade Castle Hill Inn and Newport Restaurant Group have generously hosted our annual fundraiser celebration of local food — Local Food Fest! Many of the chefs and bakers who have participated at previous Local Food Fest events have seen their businesses and teams challenged like never before during this global pandemic. Though we couldn’t be together in person last month, the team at Farm Fresh RI is with you! In The News September 10, 2020 Flatbread to Benefit Bonus Bucks & Community Education Enjoy wood-fired pizza from Flatbread Company Providence on Tuesday, September 22, 4-9pm and Flatbread will donate a percentage of pizza sales to our Bonus Bucks and Community Education programs! Farm to School & Community Ed, Farmers Markets, In The News September 10, 2020 Minymeals Dishes Up Mouthwatering Southeast Asian Street Food One of the newest food carts to the lively Rhode Island food scene, Minymeals debuted its mouthwatering Southeast Asian street foods at Farm Fresh RI’s Winter Market in Pawtucket just a year ago. And how did it start? By accident! Learn more in this local producer spotlight by guest contributor Malia Erickson. Farmers Markets, In The News September 3, 2020 Prateek Music at Downtown Pawtucket Farmers Market Next week is Pawtucket Arts Festival week! Come check out local folk musician Prateek 3:30-5:30pm this Wednesday (9/9) during the Downtown Pawtucket farmers market! (Market runs 3-6pm) Farmers Markets, Harvest Kitchen First123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354Last