Every week during the growing season, SCLT’s Healthy Food Access program moves hundreds of shares of fresh, locally grown produce from SCLT-network farmers to the Rhode Islanders who need it most. That work happens through two interconnected programs: our Produce Aggregation Program, which partners with community organizations like Amos House, Project Weber/Renew, Youth Pride Inc., and the West End Community Center to deliver fresh produce directly to their clients, and VeggieRx, a food-as-medicine model through which healthcare providers prescribe locally grown vegetables to patients as part of their care. In a state where 38% of households face food insecurity, rising to 55% among Latino households and 47% among Black households, this program is doing essential work.
The person SCLT hires as Seasonal Food Access Associate will be in the middle of all of it: coordinating with farmers, supporting deliveries, and helping the program run smoothly through the 2026 growing season. The position runs July through mid-November, up to 25 hours per week, at $20 to $23 per hour. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
SCLT is wrapping up the search for the right candidate. To apply, click the position description link above to learn more, then send a resume and cover letter to Kakeena Castro, Healthy Food Access Program Manager, at kakeena@southsideclt.org. Please include “Seasonal Food Access Associate” in the subject line. Resumes submitted without a cover letter will not be reviewed.
