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Southside Community Land Trust

SCLT creates community food systems where locally grown, affordable and healthy food is available to all.
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We provide land, education and other resources so people in Rhode Island can grow food in safe and environmentally sustainable ways. Southside Community Land Trust is a change agent for people in Rhode Island who have been systematically excluded from accessing healthy, affordable food. We enable gardeners and farmers to grow culturally appealing produce without toxic chemicals primarily for people living in marginalized communities.

11/12/2024

🦪 The Rhody Feeding Rhody Alliance is closing in on its second year in action! Meet with founding Alliance partners - Southside Community Land Trust, Commercial Fisheries Center of Rhode Island, Farm Fresh Rhode Island, Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management plus other Alliance members on Monday, November 18 at 12pm to talk about what went well this season for our growers and fishers, get exciting updates about what’s happening in local and federal food policy, and help shape what comes next for Rhody Feeding Rhody. Get to know the Alliance and find out how you can become part of the movement of more than 150 members statewide!

🥬 All Rhode Island farmers, fishers, food producers, food buyers, legislators, concerned citizens, and those supporting our food insecure neighbors are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Register for this virtual meeting today: https://bit.ly/RFRA2024

Rhode Island Food Policy Council

11/08/2024

One week until our Food Justice Workshop at SCLT's Healthy Food Hub and there are only a few tickets remaining! Learn more and grab your free spot before it's too late: https://bit.ly/SCLTFoodJustice

This workshop is hosted by Tarshire Battle, Founder and Executive Director of Roots 2 Empower, a Rhode Island-based nonprofit that uses direct service, education, public policy, and community engagement to confront social injustice and advance equity in southern New England. Tasha is a published author, herbalist, Master Gardener, artist, community organizer, farmer, entrepreneur, mother, and grandmother, and holds dual masters degrees in Public Administration from Northeastern University and in Mental Health Counseling from Boston University.

11/01/2024

November is National Career Development Month! Throughout the year, SCLT's Youth Program supports nearly 50 youth and emerging adults in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls to explore career paths in agriculture, environmental conservation and stewardship, policy and advocacy, and community organizing. Youth Staff enjoy an active schedule that includes field trips across the state and a roster of guest speakers. From time management to financial literacy, we empower young people to develop the critical skills they'll need to succeed as food system leaders of the future.

10/28/2024

One year ago today, we tore it up with friends of Southside Community Land Trust for our grand opening block party! Were you there? We had dancing, face painting, a free farmers market, and free samples from Black Beans PVD, D's spot, and the West African Superstore. If you didn't get a chance to try their food then, don't deny yourself any longer! Come visit at 404 Broad and get your tastebuds singing!

🍗🧇 Produce grown by SCLT farmers enhances the mouthwatering menu at D's, featuring hot honey and Nashville hot fish sandwiches, waffles, and wings tossed in your choice of 10 homemade sauces - there's a flavor for every craving!

🥪🥧 Now open for take-out, follow Black Beans PVD for your favorite to-go treats from Bean's evolving scratch-made menu, like salmon cake hollandaise, steak and fried green tomato salad, and caramel bread pudding. Drooling yet?

🍲🫚 Do you dream about your next bite of jollof, egusi soup, and fufu? Is there a West African recipe you've wanted to try? The Superstore has your favorite imports, from self-care products to ingredients, plus fresh, culturally familiar produce.

10/26/2024

In a historic move to acknowledge decades of systemic race-based discrimination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture recently distributed $2 billion to nearly 43,000 Black farmers across the country. Farmers were required to document their experiences of discrimination - from ignored applications to acts of physical violence - in working with the agency prior to 2021. More than 13,000 Black farmers in Mississippi received payment; in RI, there were just two. This payout, while a significant step, represents only a fraction of the long-standing injustices faced by Black farmers in their interactions with the USDA.

Read more on this story: https://bit.ly/USDApayouts

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Pictured: Edith Paye, a farmer and Southside Community Land Trust Board Member, with her grandson during a harvest at Urban Edge Farm.

10/24/2024

🥔 Gather with us on November 15 at Southside Community Land Trust's headquarters and Healthy Food Hub in South Providence for a community Food Justice workshop. We'll explore the historical context and contemporary issues surrounding food justice and examine the intersections of race, class, and environmental sustainability, particularly in the local food justice movement in Rhode Island. Whether you're already deeply involved in this work, brand new to the concept of food justice, or somewhere in between, you're invited to bring your curiosity, questions, and ideas to this welcoming event!

This event is free and open to all | Pre-registration is requested
Register here: https://bit.ly/SCLTFoodJustice

Friday, November 15, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:00pm
404 Broad Street | Providence RI 02907

10/22/2024

Southside Community Land Trust has been busy. Last week, we:

🫚 gave out hundreds of pounds of seasonal, fresh produce for free to attendees at Pronk: Providence Honk Fest and paid fair market value to the local, small scale farmers who grew the food!
🥬 hosted our annual Harvest Fest at Galego Community Farm in collaboration with Pawtucket Housing Authority and had fun with pumpkin painting, a free farmers market, yard games and a cookout!
☕ opened our doors at The Good Earth Farm & Garden Center to welcome Sanctuary Herbs of Providence to their new production, processing, and retail home, now open!
🍂 welcomed gardeners and volunteers to fall workdays at three of our community gardens: Peace & Plenty, Somerset, and Manton!

10/11/2024

This week, Southside Community Land Trust welcomed the director and staff of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to Urban Edge Farm in Cranston. Through a long-term agreement, DEM owns the 50 acre parcel and SCLT's Farmer Training & Support Team stewards the land for use by 26 small scale farmers.

After Urban Edge, the group enjoyed a tour and a farm-grown feast at the nearby Hmong Rhode Island Association, Inc. farm, which has been in constant agricultural use by local farmers and families for more than 40 years. Remarkably, farmers have been growing all this time without the aid of electricity or running water, instead using homemade water catchment systems or transporting water from offsite by the bucket. In the last several years, SCLT has deepened our partnership with HRIA, providing culturally sensitive technical assistance and connecting the farmers to funding and land improvement opportunities through DEM and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.

This Saturday, all are welcome to join HRIA for the 2024 New Year Festival at the Mickey Stevens Sports Complex, 975 Sandy Lane in Warwick! Kicking off at 9am, the community celebration lasts all day and includes food, entertainment, game tournaments, and a fun fair. See you there?

10/09/2024

🌱 Exciting news! Southside Community Land Trust's Certified Farm Apprentice Program has been awarded a grant through Farm Credit East, ACA's Northeast AgEnhancement Program! Across the region, this funding aids organizations focused on developing youth leaders, supporting beginning and veteran farmers, and promoting diversity in agriculture. As the only recipient of this grant in RI, SCLT is grateful for critical funding that will bolster our ongoing work to equip and empower Apprentices as the next generation of farmers and food system leaders through comprehensive in-field experience, training and technical assistance, and access to markets and networks.

Learn more about how this grant will amplify the impact of our program, and check out other funded projects: https://www.farmcrediteast.com/about/NewsRoom/press-releases/241007FarmCreditEastPromotesNortheastAgriculture

Farm Credit

10/07/2024

SCLT nurtures more than healthy soil and robust crops. With our Youth Program, we’re cultivating the next generation of urban farmers, environmental stewards, and community leaders in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. 88% of Youth Staff found their experience with the program last season to be very good or excellent. This is possible because of an ever-growing network of partners who support our mission and empower SCLT Youth Staff with critical resources and experiences as they move into adulthood.

Read about what the Youth Program achieved this summer, thanks to partners like POC Foundation, Rhode Island Foundation, Groundwork Rhode Island, Amica Insurance, Rhode Island Food Policy Council, and more: https://bit.ly/SCLTYouth2024

Consider making a donation today to ensure our Youth Program remains impactful for many seasons to come: https://bit.ly/SCLTDonate. Thank you!

09/26/2024

¡Únase a Southside Community Land Trust para disfrutar de una velada de bienestar comunitario bajo las estrellas!

🌜🌾🍂 Noche en el jardín 🪵✨🌽

Mercado de agricultores gratuito | Sorteos | Muestras de té de hierbas | Recursos de meditación y salud mental | Actividades para niños

Un evento comunitario de salud y bienestar | Gratis y abierto a todos

2 de octubre de 2024 | 5:00 pm a 7:00 pm

📍 146 Potters Avenue | Providence, RI

Join Southside Community Land Trust for an evening of community wellness under the stars!

🌜🌾🍂 Evening in the garden 🪵✨🌽

Free Farmers Market | Giveaways | Herbal Tea Samples | Meditation & Mental Health Resources | Kids’ Activities

A Community Health & Wellness Event | Free & open to all

October 2, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:00pm

09/10/2024

You're invited to Evening in the Garden: A Community Health & Wellness Event!

Join Southside Community Land Trust for some relaxation and rejuvenation at our Potters Ave Community Garden. Garden visitors can unwind with a variety of activities and resources that promote overall well-being. From a free farmers market and food giveaways to activities for kids, meditation, and mental health resources, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with your neighbors and prioritize your health!

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 | 5:00 - 7:00pm
146 Potters Ave | Providence, RI
Free & Open to All | Registration @ link in bio is requested but not required

Free farmers market | Herbal tea samples | Mental health organizations | Community resources | Kids activities | Meditation | & more info coming soon

09/05/2024

🚨 Action Alert 🚨

Funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program has helped SCLT get more fresh foods to more food insecure Rhode Islanders over the past two growing seasons. With LFPA funds, SCLT provided regular deliveries of culturally familiar produce to 9,750 low income, low access residents through our network of partners last year. And we paid 28 small scale farmers of color $190,000 - fair market value - for their fruits, vegetables, and herbs. This was only possible because of LFPA funding.

LFPA is set to end before the 2025 growing season starts. Sign your name to the letter and help advocate for LFPA's future. Let's send a message to USDA Secretary Vilsack: we must prevent a gap in funding that would cause disruptions in farming operations and dramatically reduce fresh foods available for families in RI and across the country! Sign here: https://bit.ly/SupportLFPA

National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition Farm Fresh Rhode Island

08/27/2024

Join Southside Community Land Trust at Southside Cultural Center for our third annual Black August Celebration and free farmers market! From 11am to 2pm, experience live storytelling from Raffini, SCLT’s Youth Programs Director and a founding member of the RI Black Storytellers, to commemorate Pan-African liberation movements around the world and in our neighborhoods. The celebration will also feature musicians, spoken word artists, and performances from youth and emerging adults.

Saturday, August 31, 2024 | 11am - 2pm
Southside Cultural Center | 393 Broad Street | Providence
Free & Open to All

While supplies last, enjoy a free farmers market of fresh, seasonal produce grown by farmers of color right here in Rhode Island. We’ll have carrots and squash, collards and kale, and plenty of other farm favorites - all free! 💚

Photo credit of Raffini:

08/26/2024

is proud to share the room with the movers, shakers, and policy makers, the hearts, hands, and minds of Rhode Island’s food system. Today we gathered at the offices of .dem to work together to help shape a responsive RI Food System Preparedness & Recovery Plan. The plan seeks to ensure that RI is ready to act and recover from the next long-term disruption to our food system.

08/13/2024

Now serving at Providence: new menu items featuring produce grown by Black, Indigenous, and farmers of Color in the local farm network 🥬 Try the new chicken or veggie kabobs and fresh sides today! Order in person and dine in at their spot at SCLT’s Healthy Food Hub at 404 Broad Street, or order online https://www.doordash.com/store/d's-spot-pvd-providence-26343395/?srsltid=AfmBOop_mC74SafRR7XsVMNP1QznH1eSpjmcBYXhkUCs-TFdhtFTnTWr

This is an exciting step in the vision of our Healthy Food Hub. SCLT designed the Hub to be a source of fresh, affordable, culturally familiar foods for our South Providence neighbors, and a resource for farmers, gardeners, and the larger community to engage with the local food system. Stay tuned for more exciting updates on the Healthy Food Hub, and please consider supporting our work with a donation today.

08/07/2024

Maintaining a backyard garden deep into the summer can be a real challenge. There's the heat 🔥 the weeds 🌿 and all the critters who want to take a bite out of what you've worked so hard to grow 🐇

SCLT's Community Gardens team - Andrew Cook and Blong Yang - have 22 gardens to keep up with all year long! Together, Andrew and Blong support our network of over 350 community gardeners, helping with everything from removing invasive weeds and improving soil health, to building raised beds and repairing fences. The multilingual duo works with Garden Leaders at each of the 22 sites across Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls to resolve gardener conflicts and keep an updated list of garden projects.

Want to contribute to this monumental effort? Please consider making a donation, or check out our Community Gardens Resource Wishlist @ the link in bio to see what new or gently used tools our gardeners could use.

08/05/2024

🧑🏾‍🌾 August 4th through 10th is National Farmers Market Week! Celebrate by visiting one - or all - of your favorite local markets. Treat yourself to fresh, seasonal produce, plus plant starts and houseplants, honey, fresh cut flowers, herbs, teas, and other farm products all grown and made hyper-locally by farmers in the network. Catch us at these spots during National Farmers Market Week, and all through the season:

📍 Good Earth Farm Weekend Market
1800 Scituate Ave, Cranston
Fridays, Saturdays, & Sundays | 10am - 3pm

📍 Armory Park Farmers Market
85 Parade Street, Providence
Thursdays | 3pm - 7pm

📍 Hope Street Farmers Market
Lippitt Park, Providence
Saturdays | 9am - 1pm

Address

404 Broad Street
Providence, RI
02907

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14012739419

Website

http://southsideclt.org/

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Southside Community Land Trust's upcoming Introduction to Canning workshop on August 14 is already sold out, but don't worry: there are plenty of other opportunities to get creative with your community! Check out SCLT's workshops coming up this summer and fall, then register at the link in bio. All workshops are free, but donations are gratefully accepted and support our work to build equity and resiliency into RI's food system. #foodequity #foodjustice #rhodeisland #rhodeislandlife #providence #ecoart #canning #landscapepainting #papermaking

The youth garden is looking better and better everyday🌱❤️ #garden #plants #earth #youthgardening

SCLT SNEFCC 2024

🧑🏿‍🌾👨🏽‍🌾👩🏿‍🌾👩🏽‍🌾 SCLT is proud to be an awardee of the Southern New England Farmers of Color Collaborative's Tool Grant this year! The grant supported the purchase of farm and garden tools, like weed whackers, carts, clippers, hoses, rakes, and backpack sprayers for organic pest and weed control. The tools will be shared by growers in our network of 22 community gardens and urban farms located in historically underserved neighborhoods in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. 💚 Special thanks to Blong Yang, SCLT's Community Gardens Network Associate, for writing the successful grant proposal. Blong worked with our farmers and gardeners to identify and purchase the most-needed tools, and helps to make sure everyone knows how to use them safely and effectively. #communitygarden #urbanfarm #farmersofcolor #RhodeIsland #providenceri #centralfallsri #pawtucketri

Meet the staff part 2. Meet Steven!!! #garden #gardening #meetthestaff #plants #staff #lovemyjob

Meet the staff part 1. Meet Ellen Asermely!!!! #garden #gardening #meetthestaff #plants #staff #lovemyjob

Plant Sale Weekend 2024

🌱💚🪴 The Plant Sale community grows every year, and we are so grateful to have spent this weekend (and many months leading up to it) with the amazing volunteers, plant donors, SCLT members, musicians, shoppers, neighbors, friends, and family who came through the gates at City Farm for the 32nd annual event. We at Southside Community Land Trust have so many kind souls to thank for helping to make Plant Sale the magical experience it was. We'll be pouring out the love soon; but first, here's a look back at the weekend that was Plant Sale 2024 🌱💚🪴 📸 We want to see your plants! Tag us in your Plant Sale 2024 photos: Southside Community Land Trust #plantsforthepeople #urbanagriculture #cityfarm #plantsale #LandTrust #CommunityLandTrusts #organic #backyardgardening #growyourownfood #RhodeIsland #providenceri @topfans

🌱🪴💚 We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the 32nd annual Rare & Unusual Plant Sale! Event info @ link in bio. Wondering what 20,000 plant babies look like? We'd have to share a much longer video to show you everything that'll be available at the Plant Sale! Here's a glimpse of what you can expect to find when you come through the gate at City Farm, and a few of the dozens of volunteers who help put the event together. 🪴 32nd Rare & Unusual Plant Sale 🪴 May 18 & 19, 2024 | 10am - 2pm 🪴 City Farm | 168 West Clifford Street, Providence 🪴 Fruit | Veggies | Herbs | Medicinals | Edible Flowers | Perennials 🪴 Open to the public | Cash, credit, SNAP/EBT accepted Healthy plants start with healthy soil. Improve your garden by becoming an SCLT Annual Member and enjoy amazing benefits while fueling our mission. Sign up @ link in bio! 🪴 50 gallons of organic compost ($100 value) 🪴 10% discount & early entry to Plant Sale (9am Saturday) 🪴 Discounted garden resources 🪴 Free organic & non-GMO seeds 🪴 Discounts at these retail partners: @frogandtoadstore @briggsnursery @stockpvd @freyflorist @evergreen_tree_and_landscape @jephry_floral_studio @southsidesmoothie401 @kreatelier @peaceablekingdompvd @homegrownpvd #plantsale #organic #regenerativefarming #urbanagriculture #providence #providenceri #RhodeIsland #rhodeislandlife #perennials #plantlife

Have you visited the Garden Center at The Good Earth Farm yet? Stop by and say hello to the friendly farmers - like Shoua, Chou, Christina, Phillip, and Nayeema - who grow the healthy plants and collaboratively manage the Garden Center. We're open at 1800 Scituate Ave in Cranston, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 10am to 2pm. 🪴 Still looking for last minute Mother's Day gifts? The Garden Center features houseplants, hanging baskets, cut flowers, plus specialty products from Sanctuary Herbs of Providence including teas and culinary seasonings.

Become an SCLT Member - 2024

Spring is the best time to become a Member at Southside Community Land Trust 💚 Learn more and sign up today: https://bit.ly/SCLTMember Membership comes with some incredible perks: 🌱 10% discount at the 32nd Annual Rare & Unusual Plant Sale! 🌱 Early & exclusive access to Plant Sale [9am on Saturday, May 18] 🌱 50 gallons of premium organic compost 🌱 Discounted gardening resources 🌱 Discounts at these beloved retail partners: Southside Smoothie Frog and Toad Briggs Nursery Stock Culinary Goods Kreatelier Homegrown Frey Florist Jephry Floral Studio Evergreen Tree and Landscape You get all of this for a suggested household donation of just $55. But the best part? 100% of your membership fee is returned to SCLT programs, including Farmer Training & Support, Youth & Apprenticeships, Produce Aggregation, Veggie Rx, and Community Gardens, which collectively reached 23,250 Rhode Islanders last year. Thank you for becoming a Member!

🥰 SCLT volunteers are incredible! Our gardeners can't thank you enough for your generosity in helping to prep for the 2024 growing season. We have a ✨few✨ more chances this weekend to volunteer. Come get your hands in the dirt and get to know what Southside Community Land Trust is all about! Please consider volunteering with us at: 🌱 468 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI | 9am - 10am 🌱 100 Burnett Street, Providence, RI | 9am - 11am 🌱 25 Glenham Street, Providence, RI | 9am - 11am 🌱 151 Potters Ave, Providence, RI | 9am - 12pm 🌱 580 Dexter Street, Providence, RI | 10am - 11am 🌱 47 Greenwich Street, Providence, RI | 10am - 12pm At the gardens, we'll be clearing brush and trash, spreading compost, pulling weeds, and other essential pre-season tasks. Snacks and supplies will be provided, though volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves, water, and food. No pre-registration is required; just show up when you can! Can't make it to one of these garden work days? There is ONE location left. We'll let you know when and where, next week! #volunteer #RhodeIsland #Providence #garden #urbanagriculture #giveback #communitygardens #getoutside #spring #growingtogether #urbanfarm #foodequity

🙌 Thanks to each of the amazing volunteers who showed up to our garden work days last week. You made a huge difference for our community gardeners and urban farmers! We're heading back out to the gardens this Saturday, April 20. Won't you join us? Tasks include clearing brush and trash, spreading compost, pulling weeds, and other essential pre-season gardening tasks. Snacks and supplies will be provided, though volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves, water, and food. No pre-registration is required; just show up when you can! We invite you to volunteer with us at: 🌱 100 Burnett Street, Providence, RI | 9am - 11am 🌱 25 Glenham Street, Providence, RI | 9am - 11am 🌱 89 Peace Street, Providence, RI | 9am - 12pm 🌱 80 Crook Manor Drive, Pawtucket, RI | 10am - 12pm Can't make it to one of our garden work days but still want to support SCLT? Learn about Membership: https://bit.ly/SCLTMember #volunteer #RhodeIsland #Providence #garden #urbanagriculture #giveback

🗣 Southside Community Land Trust is looking for volunteers to ready our network of #communitygardens for the upcoming growing season! Can you help? We'll be clearing pathways, pulling weeds, picking up trash, and tackling other essential pre-season gardening tasks. Snacks and supplies will be provided, though volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves, water, and food. No pre-registration is required; just show up when you can! Coming up this Saturday, April 13, we invite you to join us at: 🌱 800 Manton Ave, Providence, RI | 9am - 12pm 🌱 75 Laura Street, Providence, RI | 10am - 12pm 🌱 120 Garfield Street, Providence, RI | 11am - 1pm 🌱 52 Brattle Street, Providence, RI | 1pm - 3pm Can't make it to one of these garden work days? Don't worry, we'll be announcing others soon! Thanks to all who can help out! #volunteer #RhodeIsland #Providence #garden #urbanagriculture #giveback

12-hour update: SCLT 401 Gives 2024

We're 12 hours into #401Gives 2024 and you are showing the love to Southside Community Land Trust! We're so grateful to each donor who has made a gift in support of our #YouthProgram, which employs 50 young people each year, ages 14 to 24, to explore their futures in #RhodeIsland's food system. With 24 hours to go, can we reach our #fundraisinggoal? Donate here and make a difference with every dollar: https://bit.ly/401GivesSCLT Thank you! 401Gives POC Foundation Rhode Island Foundation United Way of Rhode Island #401gives #RhodeIsland #SCLT #workforcedevelopment #youthprogram #internship #farmers #RI #newengland #youth #discoveringrhodeisland #workforce #youthprogram #empoweringyouth #events #eventsri #eventssclt

Spring is the ideal time to become an SCLT Member! Check out some of the exciting benefits - like 50 gallons of organic compost and tons of discounts - then sign up today. Annual Membership is offered on a sliding scale, so the benefits of Membership are in reach for any urban agriculture enthusiast. Visit https://bit.ly/SCLTMembership to learn more and sign up today! Participating retail partners: Briggs Nursery Evergreen Tree & Landscape Frey Florist & Greenhouse Frog and Toad Homegrown Jephry Floral Studio Kreatelier Southside Smoothie Stock Culinary Goods #RhodeIsland #Farmers #farming #harvest #SCLT #discoveringrhodeisland #harvesting #farm #vegetables #fruit #seeding #planting #community #providence #cranston #warwick #eastprovidence #events #eventsri #eventssclt

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We’re a change agent for local food,

helping residents of Rhode Island's low-income, food desert neighborhoods grow and buy organic, culturally familiar produce. We also support urban farmers by providing access to affordable land, agricultural training and marketing assistance.