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...
Dec 31, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Food Policy Council had another year of tremendous growth in 2024. We launched new staff and new programs, saw another big expansion in our network membership, and achieved a whole new level of advocacy at both the state and federal...
Dec 31, 2024 | Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
SAVE THE DATE! 2025 RI Compost Conference & Trade ShowTuesday, March 11, 2025 8:15-3:30pmat Rhode Island College Hosted by Rhode Island College and the Rhode Island Food Policy Council The annual Rhode Island Compost Conference & Trade Show brings together...
Dec 18, 2024 | Climate, Food Access, Food Business, Seafood, Wasted Food
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Environmental Protection Agency awards the RI Food Policy Council $18.7M to launch major food waste, climate resilience, and community capacity-building project Providence, RI (December 18, 2024) – The Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC)...
