Feb 25, 2025 | Advocacy, Climate, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Seafood, Wasted Food
Two weeks ago, Nessa and I traveled to Washington, DC, as part of the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s (NSAC) Winter Meeting and their lobby day. As part of the lobby day, we met with all of Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation. We asked Sen. Reed,...
Jan 30, 2025 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
To those of you who joined us at our annual Network Retreat this year, THANK YOU! It was a great success! On Thursday, January 23, more than 80 volunteers gathered for RIFPC’s annual Network Retreat to create a safe space for people who want a more equitable and...
Apr 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Seafood, Wasted Food
On March 28th, the Rhode Island Food Policy Council held its first-ever Good Food Policy Day at the State House! More than 100 network members from across the state gathered in the Bell Room to raise awareness about how state policy can support a just and resilient...
Jan 9, 2024 | Advocacy, Events, Food Access
Join the Counting on RI’s Food System: Data and Trends to Bring Justice and Resilience in 2024 Webinar to explore the latest insights from the 2024 Rhode Island Food System Factbook. This essential resource delivers in-depth analyses of Rhode Island’s...
Nov 22, 2023 | Advocacy, Food Access, Food Business, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
The Surplus Food Donation Work Group is calling for participation from Rhode Islanders to support their goal of passing legislation for a tax credit for businesses that donate surplus food. The group aims to help make excess food donation a common practice among Rhode...
