The URI Free Farmers Market (FFM) is an initiative to offer all students access to fresh, locally-grown produce from all three URI farms. Join us in supporting URI’s three-pronged land-grant mission of education, research, and outreach—all with a focus on practical service to support a healthier campus community through fresh, easily accessible, free food for everyone.
How does it work ?
Each week the three URI farms contribute fresh produce and eggs all harvested and collected less than 1 mile away from campus, less than 24 hours prior to distribution.
Harvest is on Wednesdays and produce is distributed on Thursdays on the Quad to serve central campus and Mackel/Tootell to serve west campus and commuter lots. While supplies last!
It is open to all URI students! There is no proof of income required to participate. If you are a URI undergraduate or graduate student, the program is for YOU!
Last year, the farm yielded more than 10,000 pounds of produce, shared free with 2,000 students.
Who is eligible for free produce at the FFM?
All URI students! There is no proof of income required to participate. If you are a URI undergraduate or graduate student, the program is for YOU!
Last year, the farm yielded more than 10,000 pounds of produce, shared free with 2,000 students.
When is it?
THE MARKET SOUTH: THURSDAY: 11:30 am – 2:00 pm (Quad)
THE MARKET WEST: THURSDAY: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Outside Mackal/Tootell)
If it rains? Fogarty Hall
THE NEWS!
Follow @urifreefarmersmarket (IG) for up-to-date news, weekly produce previews, recipes, etc.!
Supported by the URI Teaching Gardens and Farms, Health Services, Department of Nutrition, Dining Services, and Cooperative Extension.
Donate here to support the Free Farmers’ Market