Rhode Island Contacts
SNAP Info & Contacts
Program name/EBT Card Name: SNAP/EBT Card
Current contractor: Xerox State and Local Solutions, Inc. (Conduent) prime contractor/FIS host processor
For information about state-level resources available in Rhode Island, contact:
Pete Susi
Deputy Chief, Division of Agriculture
Department of Environmental Management
peter.susi@dem.ri.gov
(401) 222-2781 ext. 4517
For technical assistance and capacity support, contact:
Molly Bledsoe
Operations Associate
Farm Fresh Rhode Island
molly@farmfreshri.org
(401) 312-4250
Rhode Island Ag Department
Rhode Island Department of Agriculture
FMNP & SFMNP
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Peter Susi Director
FAX #: 401-222-1442
Email: peter.susi@dem.ri.gov
or
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Ann Barone, Director
Fax: (401) 222-1442
VOC Contact: 401-222-5960
Email: Ann.Barone@health.ri.gov
Rhode Island News/Case Studies
2022 National Poster Contest Winners
Ellie Wong August 8, 2022The Farmers Market Coalition and Farm Aid are pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 National Farmers Market Poster Contest. After a three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, we’re thrilled to bring back this annual contest celebrating the creativity and diversity of America’s farmers markets by showcasing market posters on a national level. We… Read More
Standing Together Against Racism: Black Lives Matter
Stephanie Fenty June 3, 2020Over the past week, the United States has been shaken by the deep inequities rooted within our justice system that have continued to destroy the lives of Black Americans like George Floyd. In the past, the Farmers Market Coalition has largely remained silent on matters of race and injustice. We will do so no longer.… Read More
$4.6M grant doubles food stamp value at New England farmers markets
Liz Comiskey August 17, 2018The bonus bucks program has been around for several years, but this is the first year the program’s incentive has been a 100% match. “Not only is it helping low income families to be able to afford a healthier diet, but it’s also reinvesting that money into Rhode Island’s economy and New England’s economy,” explained… Read More
Rhode Island Resources
“Farmers Market” Defined
Alex Canepa November 2, 2017The federal government, along with many states and commonwealths define “farmers market” in statute or code. These definitions determine eligibility for participation in programs including the WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs as well as state-administered farmers market certification programs. In the interest of consumer protection, lawmakers in multiple states have also explicitly prohibited… Read More
RI Farmers Market Guidelines
Stephanie Fenty July 12, 2017The purpose of these guidelines by the University of Rhode Island is to highlight important food safety practices to take under consideration when vending at a farmers market. It also includes information on the various licensing requirements that may or may not be needed. Read More
RI Farmers Market Manager Guide
Stephanie Fenty July 12, 2017There are over 50 farmers markets in Rhode Island. That’s one market for every 21,000 people, and more than twice as many markets as 6 years ago. Farm Fresh Rhode Island runs 11 of those markets; others are run by the RI DEM Division of Agriculture, community groups or farmers. Farm Fresh receives about 1… Read More
