PAWTUCKET – Launching its 11th year, the Farm Fresh Rhode Island Pawtucket Wintertime Farmers Market series will begin on Saturday, Nov. 4.
“The Wintertime Market has made a real difference to a lot of local growers,” Farm Fresh RI Executive Director Sheri Griffin said in a statement. “Having a stream of income from the other eight months of the year can help make or break small food and agricultural businesses. And our community is hungry for what they catch, grow and create. Making these connections is what Farm Fresh RI is all about.”
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In addition to produce grown by local farmers, as well as seafood, poultry, meats and cheeses from area producers to baked goods, prepared foods, herbal remedies, seasonal flowers and wreaths made by 80 new and returning regional vendors, markets will feature cooking demonstrations, sales and other special events.
The market will remain open every Saturday from Nov. 4 through April 28 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at two facilities in Pawtucket: 1005 and 999 Main St., both of which are accessible by the city’s R-Line bus.
Cash, credit, debit and EBT cards are all accepted at the market. SNAP, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, customers will receive a 40 percent bonus on their purchase. For every $5 swiped on EBT, shoppers will receive $2 worth of free bonus bucks to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
For more information, visit farmfreshri.org.
Emily Gowdey-Backus is a staff writer for PBN. You can follow her on Twitter @FlashGowdey or contact her via email, gowdey-backus@pbn.com.
