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...
Feb 20, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
The Rhode Island College Compost Conference will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2024 from 9am-3pm. Learn about composting in Rhode Island and hear about solutions that benefit community and the environment. There will be guest speakers and workshops where attendees...
Mar 21, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to promote economic opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and food producers, strengthen the nation’s food supply chain network, and increase access to locally-grown, nutritious food in underserved communities, U.S. Senator Jack...
Jan 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
JANUARY 9, 2024 — The Rhode Island Food Policy Council, businesses, organizations, and fellow concerned Rhode Islanders submitted a letter to Governor McKee imploring them to prioritize making excess food donation a common practice among Rhode Island businesses...
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...
