Connecting Farmers & Eaters
The path food travels — the food system — includes everything from growing and harvesting to processing, packaging, transporting, selling, eating, and disposing of food. Our mission is to grow that system to be sustainable for both the farmers and eaters in our region. We offer markets and transparent enterprise systems that help New England farmers, fishers, and food producers reach more customers and reduce waste. And we work with the community through outreach, incentives, educational and hunger relief programs to increase the accessibility and affordability of fresh, local foods.
What's Happening This Week • @farmfreshri
🎉 A new connection for Providence is officially open!
This Monday, we were thrilled to host the ribbon cutting celebration for the new Kinsley Avenue & Promenade Street Greenway alongside the many partners, elected officials, funders, and community members who helped make this project possible.
This Greenway makes Farm Fresh RI and the Valley neighborhood more accessible to people traveling by foot or by bike, while creating new opportunities to explore and enjoy the Woonasquatucket River. It`s a wonderful example of how thoughtful public spaces can bring communities closer together!
We`re grateful to @wrwc_ri, the City of Providence, and everyone whose vision, collaboration, and commitment brought this project to life.
Following the ceremony, attendees joined guided tours to learn more about the history of the area and the remarkable transformation of the river corridor over time.
One of our favorite discoveries? The site where Farm Fresh RI now stands was once slated to become a major wholesale food market—a vision that was never realized, but one that makes our mission to connect people with local food feel especially fitting today.
Even the geese got in on the action, celebrating with a feast of local serviceberries in our garden!
Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate this exciting milestone for our community! 🚲🌱
#ProvidenceRI #WoonasquatucketRiver #Greenway #BikeProvidence #WalkProvidence #FarmFreshRI #CommunityInfrastructure #UrbanGreenway #RhodeIsland #EnvironmentalStewardship
Exciting news! 🎉 We`re thrilled to share that $200,000 in state funding for our Bonus Bucks program has been included in the FY2027 budget and signed into law by Governor Dan McKee.
Bonus Bucks doubles SNAP dollars spent at participating farmers markets, helping Rhode Islanders bring home more fresh, local food while supporting local farmers and food businesses.
This milestone wouldn`t have been possible without the leadership of Representative Susan Donovan and Representative Teresa Tanzi, the support of the bill`s co-sponsors, House and Senate leadership, Governor McKee, and everyone who championed this investment in food access and local agriculture.
Thank you for helping us build a stronger, healthier, and more resilient local food system. 💚🌱
#BonusBucksRI #FarmFreshRI #LocalFood #FoodAccess #SupportLocalFarmers #SNAP
🎉 Thank You, UNFI! 🎉
We`re honored to share that Farm Fresh Rhode Island has been selected as a recipient of a $50,000 grant from @unfi as part of their 50th anniversary celebration.
This unrestricted funding will provide critical support for Market Mobile, helping us strengthen connections between local farmers, food producers, and wholesale buyers across our region.
Thank you, UNFI, for investing in local food systems and the communities they serve. We`re deeply grateful for your partnership and proud to be part of this celebration! 💚
#FarmFreshRI #MarketMobile #LocalFood #SupportLocalFarmers #FoodSystems #RhodeIsland #ThankYouUNFI
They`re here! 🍓 We`re excited to welcome strawberries to the Market Mobile lineup this week!
Order now through 6am tomorrow, June 12th to stock up on the best from local farms and food producers—delivered straight to your business or your front door. Stay tuned for new arrivals every week: always fresh, always seasonal, and always local!
Place your order or create an account at marketmobile.farmfreshri.org 🔗
#MarketMobile #FarmFreshRI #EatLocal #SupportLocalFarms #SeasonalEats #StrawberrySeason #LocalFood #RhodeIslandGrown #FarmtoTable #BuyLocalRI
🚛 FOR SALE 🚛
One of Farm Fresh RI`s trusty workhorses is ready for its next chapter!
We`re selling a 2015 NPR-HD 12` box truck with a functioning liftgate and plenty of cargo space—ideal for farms, food businesses, landscaping operations, moving equipment, and more.
A few details:
✔ Gas-powered V8 engine
✔ Automatic transmission
✔ Morgan box
✔ Fully functioning liftgate
✔ Solid storage capacity
The truck is being sold as-is and does need some attention. The Carrier refrigeration unit will require a new compressor, the check engine light remains on, and there is some cosmetic damage to the box. That said, it`s been a valuable part of our fleet and still has plenty to offer the right owner.
Interested or know someone who might be? Contact Cayne at:
📧 cayne@farmfreshri.org
📞 401-312-4250 ext. 208
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#TruckForSale #FarmEquipment #BoxTruck
Growing community, together 🌱
A huge thank you to @southsideclt for once again donating leftover seedlings from their annual plant sale to Hope’s Harvest!
Since 2020, this partnership has helped thousands of vegetable, herb, and flower seedlings find new homes at food pantries across Rhode Island—creating more opportunities for people to grow fresh, healthy food right in their own communities.
We`re grateful for Southside`s continued generosity and for their shared commitment to strengthening local food access, one seedling at a time. 💚
#RhodeIsland #LocalFood #CommunityGardens #FoodAccess #GrowLocal #HopesHarvest #FarmFreshRI
Ready to make a difference this summer? ☀️ Our 2026 volunteer signup is OPEN!
Every week during the growing season, our @hopesharvestri volunteers rescue fresh fruits and vegetables that would otherwise go to waste and help get them into the hands of Rhode Islanders experiencing food insecurity.
Whether you`re a longtime volunteer or joining us for the first time, we`d love to have you in the field this season!
🍅 Flexible shifts
🥕 No experience needed
🌽 Make a direct impact in your community
Let’s grow something good together! 🌱 Sign up to today at farmfreshri.org/volunteer
#FarmFreshRI #VolunteerWithUs #FoodJustice #LocalFood #SupportFarmers #CommunityRoots #RhodeIsland #Volunteer #CommunitySupport #EatLocal #SupportLocal
We`re celebrating summer market season with a special giveaway at the Armory Farmers Market! 🍅🌽
Swing by Dexter Training Grounds TODAY from 3–7 PM and grab a FREE Farm Fresh RI mug featuring our brand-new summer vegetable design. Perfect for your morning coffee, iced tea, or farmers market haul photos. 📸✨
While you`re here, stock up on fresh local produce, prepared foods, baked goods, flowers, and all your favorite Rhode Island-grown goodies.
📍 Dexter Training Grounds
🕒 Today, 3–7 PM
Free mugs available while supplies last—don`t miss out! 💚
#ArmoryFarmersMarket #FarmFreshRI #RIGrown #EatLocalRI #ProvidenceRI #FarmersMarketFinds
