Food on the Move
Nourishing Rhode Island’s Underserved Communities
Food on the Move makes healthy food accessible and affordable. Our mobile produce market brings fresh fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods in Rhode Island and lowers the cost of healthy food through a SNAP incentive program SNAP incentives double the value of the dollar when people buy fresh produce with EBT cards.
Bringing Fresh Produce to Hundreds of Rhode Islanders
Worth of fresh produce sold
Markets hosted
Transactions (with 74% using SNAP)
Mobile Market, Major Impact: Fresh Food for All
At Food on the Move, we’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to healthy food. With one in eight Rhode Islanders facing food insecurity, our year-round mobile produce markets make a difference with innovative solutions to overcome barriers to access and affordability of produce, the most common obstacles to eating fruits and vegetables. We bring fresh fruits and veggies right to the neighborhoods that need it most, offering a 50% discount for SNAP users.
Honoring Culture with Fresh, Diverse Produce and Bilingual Support
But we don’t stop there. We honor the cultural diversity of our community by offering culturally appropriate produce, a term to describe the foods that meet the diverse tastes and needs of customers based on their cultural traditions and preferences. Our truck is designed to keep produce fresh, making sure the healthiest options reach underserved communities.
Where to Find Us
Pawtucket
Fogarty Manor
214 Roosevelt Ave.
Tuesdays from 3pm-4pm
Central Falls
Forand Manor Association
30 Washington St.
Wednesdays from 10am-12pm
Resident-only Markets
Providence
Hillcrest Village Apartments
40 Leander St.
Wednesdays from 2-4pm
Saint Elizabeth Place
700 Westminster St.
Thursdays from 1:30pm-3:30pm
We accept cash, SNAP, and most major credit cards. And here’s the best part: if you’re using SNAP, you’ll get a 50% discount on your purchases, thanks to our SNAP incentive program.
Earn More, Save More: Join Our Loyalty Card Program
Sign up for our loyalty card program and start earning rewards with every purchase! For every $2 you spend, you’ll earn 1 point. When you collect 100 points, you’ll get $5 off your next purchase. The more you shop, the more you save! Simply present your loyalty card at checkout, or our staff can look you up by name, email, or phone number.
Sign up in person at any participating location.
Long-Term Health Impact: Our Ongoing Study
Our Food on the Move team is currently conducting a longitudinal study to assess how shopping at Food on the Move and receiving SNAP incentives impacts chronic diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol, fruit and vegetable consumption, and overall health outcomes. For a subset of customers who reported diabetes or prediabetes, we’re gathering biometric data—such as hemoglobin A1c, lipids, blood pressure, waist circumference, and weight—and connecting this data with survey and shopping information using unique participant codes.
Champions Behind Food on the Move
Food on the Move is made possible by generous grants from the AARP Foundation, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, and the Rhode Island Foundation. We also extend our heartfelt thanks to the Champlin Foundation for their support in purchasing our truck and trailer.
