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Working to build equitable and resilient solutions to food access and nutrition security challenges.

All Rhode Islanders deserve consistently accessible, available, and affordable foods and beverages that are culturally relevant and promote well-being. RIFPC works to understand and dismantle barriers to healthy, nourishing food caused by poverty, systemic inequities, limited mobility, and other complexities. Collaboration with partners across Rhode Island, from state-led organizations to community-based programs, ensures these activities are informed by their experiences. We are committed to promoting and implementing strategic solutions that build a more resilient local food system.

RIFPC seeks to eliminate hunger and ensure access to healthy, affordable, and culturally relevant food for all Rhode Islanders.

RI Hunger Elimination Task Force

RIFPC serves as the state’s facilitator of the Hunger Elimination Task Force on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Click Here to Learn More & Join.  Sign up for monthly updates through the RI Food Access Bulletin.

Meetings & Notes

GROWING PRODUCE PRESCRIPTION PROGRAMS IN RHODE ISLAND SUMMIT SUMMARY

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Food System Preparedness
& Recovery Plan

Plan to be released in Fall 2024

Advocacy

We prioritize:

  • Equitable access to fresh, local, culturally relevant and nourishing food
  • Supporting food access and nutrition security programs such as produce prescription programs, farmers markets, and emergency/supplemental food delivery
  • Scaling local programs and policies to further equitable access to food 
  • Programs and policies that advance food justice in the state, such as community gardens and small-scale food businesses
  • Solutions that invest in RI’s physical and human local food security infrastructure
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RIFPC workgroups and sessions have truly made me feel like I have been granted a “behind the scenes” access on how certain things happen in RI. In simply attending and listening, I have learned much about processes and have picked up a few resources that I have been able to share with my teams to help in our daily work. The people are always welcoming, and open to share ideas. I am able to speak my mind, share my experience around many topics, and bring the voice of my community with me to these tables.”

– Swanette Salazar, Community Health Worker
Family Service of Rhode Island