Jul 18, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
2024 Legislative Session Debrief During this legislative session, a total of 262 bills with impacts on food systems were introduced in the General Assembly. Of these, 60 bills successfully became law. There were also several key food systems programs included in the...
Jun 25, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
Rhode Island Stories is a platform dedicated to highlighting the efforts and achievements of various programs and organizations working to improve the state’s food system. These stories spotlight Rhode Island agencies, organizations, businesses, and individuals, each...
Jun 25, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
The Wasted Food Solutions Action Network was created to find and bring forward the highest priority solutions to our current system of wasted food. This Network includes folks who work across food sectors, including food waste reduction, donation, upcycling, and...
Jun 6, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
Dear Chairman DiPalma and members of the Senate Finance Committee, Thank you for supporting $5M in the state Green Bond for agricultural land preservation! We would like to reshare our other budget and finance-related priorities with you, as the legislature...
May 2, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
The Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is leading the planning process to develop the Rhode Island Food System Preparedness and Recovery Plan. We are seeking broad stakeholder input to create a strong plan so our state is ready to respond to and recover from...
