The Coronavirus has impacted the market's operations by increasing the number of people needed to run the market, while reducing the market's operating income and staff. We have a wonderful core group of volunteers, (thank you Karen Benson, Jason Spitalnik, Isabel Marsh) but will need more help as summer weather, traffic, and the demand for locally sourced foods increases.

Our markets serve as sales outlets for almost 50 farmers and small food businesses within 50 miles of the center of Aquidneck Island, important to the growth of a regional supply chain and the survival of many local farms. SNAP (aka Food Stamps), WIC (Women, Infants and Children Program) and Senior Citizen Farmers Market Vouchers are all accepted at market in order to ensure that fresh, healthy foods are available to all, no matter their financial circumstances.

While our markets are focused on food distribution these days, (rather than the social aspects of a market event,) it's still a lot of fun to be outside in a lively environment, trying to recognize people behind their masks! We have several volunteer market jobs to offer, mostly standing, for anywhere from 3 to 5 hours, so if you are interested in finding out more, please contact our volunteer coordinator, Heather Burgess, hburgess20@me.com.

Thank you!