How does it work ?

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. 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!

Supported by the URI Teaching Gardens and Farms, Health Services, Department of Nutrition, Dining Services, and Cooperative Extension. Read about our program in Rhody Today!

How to Support the FFM!

Volunteer at the farms! Harvest produce, get dirty, get outside!

Volunteer at the markets! Hand out produce, chat about produce, share recipes, get outside!

Paid or For-Credit positions! Apply for a manager, assistant manager or support role at the farm, market, communications, and public relations.

Donate!

When is it?

THE MARKET SOUTH: THURSDAY: 11:30 am – 1:00 pm (Quad)

THE MARKET WEST: THURSDAY: 2:30 – 4:00 pm (Outside Mackal/Tootell)

If it rains? Fogarty Hall

FOLLOW US!

@urifreefarmersmarket for up the minute updates, supplies, lines, recipes, produce previews, etc!

Aligned with URI’s Land Grant Mission

Promoting education through awareness of sustainable agriculture, local food systems, healthy eating, food preparation and recipe information.

Supporting research by showcasing the output of URI’s farms and integrating student led program evaluation for success, impact and improvement.

Fostering outreach by making fresh, local produce accessible to all students, which strengthens community ties and addresses food access and insecurity.