Nourishing Healthier
People, Places, and Economies
We are building a new food system for Aquidneck Island where people grow their own food; support local farmers, fishers, and makers; and ensure no one goes hungry.
How Will you Join the Table?
Markets
for all
We connect local people to local food. Each year, we host over 50 farmers’ markets that attract more than 30,000 visits and support over 50 local businesses.
Gardens
for all
We offer land to new farming businesses and over 80 garden plots, across 5 locations, where neighbors share seeds, recipes, harvest, and stories.
Education
for all
We educate over 800 children and their families on growing and harvesting fresh foods through our school- and community-based garden programs.
ACT is Transforming Food Systems
We believe food is more than a necessity. Food is power. It shapes culture, builds community, and lays the foundation for a healthy future. Our goal is an Aquidneck Island where fresh food is abundant, affordable, and accessible to everyone, regardless of income, race, or background.
Fresh Food Access
Through weekly markets, SNAP partnerships, and programs that make local food affordable for all community members.
Food Production Support
Helping island farmers and food makers build sustainable businesses while connecting them with customers who value local food.
Community Growing Programs
From backyard gardens to school plots, creating spaces where people learn to grow their own healthy food.
Youth Leadership Development
Through hands-on programs that teach young people they have the power to shape our island’s food future.
Food Justice Advocacy
Working to change policies that address hunger at its root while building a more equitable food system.
Fresh Food, Real Community
"ACT made it possible for me to buy fresh produce for my family every week. It’s more than a market. It’s a community."
– Maria Lopez
Newport Resident and Mother of Three
Hear From Our Community
Feeding My Family Well
"Thanks to ACT’s markets and SNAP match, I can cook healthy meals for my kids without worrying about the cost.
– Erika Santiago
Single Parent and SNAP Participant
Finding Purpose Through Service
"I started volunteering in the Giving Garden and found a sense of purpose I didn’t know I needed. This work brings people together."
– Kevin Walsh
Volunteer and Retired Teacher
A Donation That Matters
"Supporting ACT is one of the most impactful things I do. You can see where your money goes. It goes into hands, gardens, and lives."
– Brian Costa
Local Donor and Business Owner
Support for Local Farmers
"ACT supports local farmers like me by helping our food reach the people who need it most."
– Jamal Reed
Farmer and Market Vendor
Learning Starts in the Garden
"Watching students pull their first carrot from the ground is magic. ACT’s school programs make learning hands-on and joyful."
– Linda Tran
Educator
Support ACT
Every donation directly supports food justice on Aquidneck Island
Are you excited by what you’re seeing here?
This is just the beginning. The full site launches on October 28, but you don’t have to wait to make an impact.
Your gift today helps build a stronger local food system where everyone has access to fresh, healthy food and where farmers, families, and neighbors thrive together.
Give now and help nourish the island from the ground up.
Ready to reach community through local markets?
Ready to grow your own fresh food?
Ready to build food system change?
Ready to invest in food justice?