Leveling the playing field for small & urban farmers in RI
Margarita Pons (right) harvests beans with husband Teo on their plot at SCLT’s Urban Edge Farm, one of several sites the pair farms in small scale, including their yard in…
With USDA funds, SCLT-network farmers feed thousands in need
SCLT is known for our programming to bring equity to local food production and access. Within this work, the collection, or aggregation, and distribution of fresh produce has been turbocharged…
Raffini wins a RI Monthly Bannister Award
[This article was reprinted from RI Monthly] November 17, 2023 By Lauren Clem Since their inception in 2021, the Christiana Carteaux Bannister Awards have recognized individuals delivering change to all areas of…
Block Party celebrates new retail businesses at 404 Broad Street
On a warm Saturday, October 28, our Trinity Square neighbors turned out to meet, sample food, dance, and celebrate the three new healthy food businesses that are making their new…
Be brave and start your growing season this fall
As the bright light of summer gives way to the richer colors of autumn, it is easy to think the gardening season is over. However, fall is, in many ways,…
