Tag: Farm Fresh Rhode Island
Farm Fresh Rhode Island food hub seeks state development incentives
PROVIDENCE – A $15.5 million project by Farm Fresh Rhode Island to create a food hub and permanent indoor farmer’s market in a newly...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island food hub moves forward
PROVIDENCE – A proposal by Farm Fresh Rhode Island for a commercial center and farmers market is expected to be considered by the Providence...
Thundermist Health Center hosts Valentine’s-themed farmers market
WOONSOCKET – Love Your Heart, a Valentine’s Day-themed farmers market, will provide community access to fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as feature local...
BCBSRI grants $218K to anti-obesity programs
PROVIDENCE — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has awarded $218,000 through its BlueAngel Community Health Grants to nine organizations encouraging physical...
RISD, JWU eye local food brand
A budding partnership between neighboring Providence universities may lead to a new food brand designed for purchase by large institutions with lots of mouths...
R.I. receives $276K from federal specialty crop grant program
PROVIDENCE – Six Rhode Island-based groups working to support local agriculture were awarded $187,667 in farm viability grants, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management...
RWU’s stealthy nutrition
Executive chef Jonathan Cambra and food-service General Manager James Gubata stood in the main dining room at Roger Williams University in Bristol. Several hundred...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island receives $4.6M in federal funds to launch...
PAWTUCKET – Farm Fresh Rhode Island has received $4.6 million to help encourage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants across New England to increase their...
Farm Fresh Rhode Island receives $4.6M in federal funds to launch...
PAWTUCKET – Farm Fresh Rhode Island has received $4.6 million to help encourage Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants across New England to increase their...
Editor’s Choice: CVS Health Charity Classic set to tee off
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Relay for life THE RHODE ISLAND chapter of the American Cancer Society will hold its 10th annual Relay for Life of Greater Westerly,...