Our gardens, farms & programs enable all Rhode Islanders to grow & enjoy healthy food
Special thanks to Papitto Opportunity Connection & Ian Travis Barnard Photography for creating this video, and to Adena “Bean” Marcelino of Black Beans PVD and farmers Teo and Margarita Martinez for sharing their stories.
Growing food brings Southside Community Land Trust in relationship with indigenous people who occupy land across what is now Rhode Island. We acknowledge our presence on this land, unjustly stolen from the Narragansett, Pokanoket, Nipmuc, and Wampanoag tribes. We seek to learn from and support all Indigenous peoples, and to repair ongoing harm through our work to increase access to healthy food.
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GARDENS & FARMS IN OUR NETWORK
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LANGUAGES SPOKEN
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FARM BUSINESSES ON SCLT LAND
25,000
PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM OUR PROGRAMS IN 2024
Breaking Ground on Food System Resilience: SCLT’s Cranston Food Hub Takes Shape
After months of planning and preparation, Southside Community Land Trust has officially broken ground on the Cranston Food Hub at Urban Edge Farm, a transformational project that will strengthen Rhode…
Wellness at RI’s largest African Market
West African Superstore, Rhode Island’s largest African market, has officially enrolled in the state’s innovative Eat Well Be Well program, marking a significant milestone for food access in Providence’s Southside…
Growing Forward: Major Garden Improvements Transform SCLT’s Community Spaces
This year has been transformative for SCLT's community gardens network, with major infrastructure upgrades across multiple sites that have dramatically improved both functionality and gardener satisfaction.
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Farm Financial Aid Workshop
Join SCLT, USDA NRCS, and Northern RI Conservation District for a workshop to learn about farm financial aid sign up…
