Newport, RI – May 14, 2025 – Aquidneck Community Table (ACT) today announced a $150,000 grant award from 11th Hour Racing to support its work to build a stronger and more just food system on Aquidneck Island. The funding will help increase access to local foods, along with garden and compost programs, in local communities with need.

ACT, in partnership with the Newport County YMCA and 11th Hour Racing, will kick off its 2025 summer farmers’ market season at a new location this year. The weekly market, which opens on Saturday, May 3, will be held at the Newport County YMCA in Middletown. ACT’s weekly Wednesday market is scheduled to return to Memorial Boulevard in Newport on May 28.

We are currently accepting applications from local food businesses and artisan vendors to join our summer Aquidneck Growers Markets. Our outdoor summer markets operate May through October on Wednesday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Applications are open through March 1st.

ACT’s Growers Markets provide easy access to seasonal, regionally-grown food and greater awareness of the benefits of eating fresh local foods for our health, the strength of our local economy, the viability of agricultural life, and the future of our earth. 

Big thanks to everyone who has donated this Giving Tuesday. Your gift of any amount matters, and directly impacts the Aquidneck food system. Help us finish the year strong by contributing to our Annual Campaign today.