SIX FARMERS MARKETS INCREASING FOOD ACCESS TO OPEN IN JULY
Pawtucket, RI ??? Farm Fresh Rhode Island is excited to announce six of their farmers markets opening in July.??Located in neighborhoods at risk for health disparities, Farm Fresh RI markets focus on increasing access to fresh,??local food and nutrition education.
In July, shoppers can expect to find tomatoes, corn, peppers, blueberries, melons, grapes, greens, herbs, cheese,??radishes, mushrooms, carrots, bitter melons, fresh bread and so 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 & food trucks and family-friendly activities.
According to a recent study by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), ???When comparing product??prices between farmers markets and retail stores, local products are competitively priced ??? within a 10 percent price??range ??? at farmers markets a majority of the time, even less expensive for some foods.????
Local, certified organic??products at farmers markets are almost always competitively priced when compared to prices at retail stores.???
May,??2016; source with graphic: http://blogs.usda.gov/2016/05/19/local-and-organic-food-shopping-finding-the-best-price
Farm Fresh RI markets accept cash, credit, debit, SNAP, WIC Fruit & Vegetable checks, and Senior vouchers. And in??partnership with Wholesome Wave (wholesomewave.org), Farm Fresh RI provides Bonus Bucks???an additional 40%??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. The following markets, managed by Farm Fresh Rhode Island, open in July.??
For a full list of farmers markets in Rhode Island, visit??www.farmfreshri.org.
BROAD STREET ??? 807 Broad St, Providence July 1 to October 28 Saturdays, 8:00am – 11:30pm
DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE ??? Kennedy Plaza July 11 to October 31 Tuesdays, 3:00 – 6:00pm
CENTRAL FALLS ??? Garfield St Playground July 5 to October 25 Wednesdays, 2:00 – 5:30pm
WEST WARWICK ???Thundermist Health Center, 186 Providence St July 6 to October 26 Thursdays, 3:00 – 6:00pm
SLATER PARK ??? 825 Armistice Blvd, Pawtucket July 9 to October 29 Sundays 12:00 – 3:00pm
NEUTACONKANUT PARK ??? 675 Plainfield St, Providence July 3 to October 30 Mondays, 3:00 – 6:00pm And two other Farm Fresh RI markets are already underway!
ARMORY ??? Parade St at Hudson St, Providence May 25 to October 26 Thursdays 3:30 – 7:00pm or dusk WOONSOCKET ??? Thundermist Health Center, 450 Clinton St Year-round (Moves outside July 5) Tuesdays, 3:00 – 6:00pm
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.??