An ACT supporter has given us a challenge: can we raise $15,000 in new donations by September 8 to secure their $15,000 match? We think we can ... with your help! Here is your opportunity to have impact on the building of a healthy future for all by making a gift today.

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It is a wonderful thing to see your market smiles again! They are one of the delights of farmers markets reopening fully, along with live music, kids playing together, and new farm and food businesses joining us for the summer market season. As we come together to embrace friends and taste new foods, there is a renewed sense of community spirit alive at the Aquidneck Growers Markets.

Community gardens across the island are in full bloom and deliveries of fresh produce have been shared with neighbors in need, in our ongoing effort to make fresh foods more accessible.

We recently launched a new program, The Root Riders, a summer employment opportunity for Aquidneck Island youth. Nine enthusiastic high school students are learning to grow food in ACT's five North End gardens.

With so much happening this summer, reading photos and stories in our monthly newsletter allows you to share in ACT's accomplishments, which your continued support has made possible.

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