FARM FRESH RI FARMERS MARKETS INCREASE FOOD ACCESS IN RHODE ISLAND??
Providence, RI ??? Farm Fresh Rhode Island is excited to announce six of their farmers markets opening??this season. Located in neighborhoods at risk for health disparities, Farm Fresh RI markets focus on??increasing access to fresh, local food and nutrition education.
Over the next month, farmers marekt shoppers can expect to find fresh produce like tomatoes, corn,??peppers, blueberries, greens, herbs, cheese, mushrooms, carrots, bitter melons, fresh bread and much??more! It???s easy to find a farmers market in your neighborhood and shop for fresh, local fruits and??vegetables all summer and well into fall. Many markets also feature live music, prepared foods and food??trucks, and family-friendly activities.
All Farm Fresh RI markets accept cash, credit, debit, SNAP, WIC Fruit & Vegetable checks, and Senior??vouchers. And as of June 1, 2018, Farm Fresh RI???s Bonus Bucks nutrition incentives provide an additional??100% bonus??for customers using EBT???to increase access to fresh fruits and veggies for low-income??individuals receiving federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. That means??for every dollar spent with EBT, shoppers receive a FREE dollar in Bonus Bucks to spend on fresh fruits??and vegetables.
The following markets managed by Farm Fresh Rhode Island are open this season.??
For a full list of farmers markets across Rhode Island, visit guide.farmfreshri.org.
ARMORY ??? 46 Parade St, Providence
May 31 to October 25
Thursdays 3:30 – 7:00 pm (or dusk)
BROAD STREET ??? 807 Broad St, Providence
June 16 to October 27
Saturdays, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
NEUTACONKANUT PARK ??? 675 Plainfield St, Providence
July 2 to October 29
Mondays, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
DOWNTOWN ??? Kennedy Plaza, Providence
July 3 to October 30
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
SLATER PARK ??? 825 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket
July 8 to October 28
Sundays 12:00 – 3:00 pm
CENTRAL FALLS ??? 559 Dexter St
July 11 to October 31
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
WEST WARWICK ???Thundermist Health Center, 186 Providence St
June 13 to October 31
Wednesdays, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
WOONSOCKET ??? Thundermist Health Center, 450 Clinton St
Year Round (Moves outside in July)
Tuesdays, 3:00 – 6:00 pm
BROWN UNIVERSITY????? Sciences Park, Thayer St, Providence
September 5 to October 31
Wednesdays,11:00 am – 2:00 pm
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About Farm Fresh Rhode Island??
Farm Fresh Rhode Island is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in 2004. We’re a small organization??with a big mission???growing a local food system that values the environment, health and quality of life of??area farmers and eaters. Part incubator, part activator, we have a wide array of access, education, and??distribution programs aimed at building healthier communities, increasing access to fresh food,??strengthening community-based businesses, and improving the impact of food production and??distribution on our environment. For more information, please visit??www.farmfreshri.org.??