One of the best things about Rhode Island in the summertime is the plentiful bounty of locally-grown, fresh produce! Whether you're settling in for a home-cooked meal with your out-of-town guests, or are bringing a dish to a cookout, you can find what you need here in Warwick:
The Westbay Community Action farm stand is open on Thursdays until October 8 from 3:00–5:30 p.m. at 1351 Centerville Road in Warwick. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cards accepted, along with SNAP Bonus Bucks.
The Goddard Memorial Park Farmers Market is open Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October. They're located at 1095 Ives Road. SNAP, Bonus Bucks, SFMNP, and WIC accepted.
The Conimicut Village Community Market is held Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through September 26. The market is located at American Legion Post, 662 West Shore Road. WIC accepted.
And, of course, it wouldn't be summer without a stop by Morris Farms, Inc., a fourth-generation, family-owned and operated farm, where delicious produce, fresh herbs, beautiful plants, and other locally-sourced products abound! (Their sweet corn is known for miles around!) You can find them at 2779 Warwick Avenue.