Brown University Farmers Market

Address: 201 Thayer St, Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Season / Hours: September to October

Accepts SNAP Accepts EBT USDA Certified Organic vendors Credit / Debit

Local context: 52 other markets within 25 miles, 9 in Providence, 33 across Rhode Island. About 52% of Rhode Island markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Brown University Farmers Market is a farmers market serving Providence, Rhode Island. It accepts SNAP/EBT and credit and debit cards. The market includes USDA-certified organic vendors. Stalls carry fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, baked goods, canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, coffee/tea, cut flowers. Operating season: September to October. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

How this market compares

  • Lists 13 product categories, about average for a Rhode Island farmers market (~11).

Benchmarks computed from USDA Local Food Portal listings across Rhode Island.

Markets near this one

The closest other markets are Weaver Library Farmers' Market in East Providence (1.3 miles away), Armory Farmers Market (1.8 miles away) and Sankofa Market (2 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brown University Farmers Market accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. Brown University Farmers Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits according to its USDA Local Food Portal listing, putting it among the roughly 52% of Rhode Island farmers markets that do. Bring your EBT card; many markets also offer matching programs that stretch SNAP dollars on fresh produce.
When is Brown University Farmers Market open?
Brown University Farmers Market's listed season is September to October. Hours can change week to week, so confirm the current schedule with the market before you go — the vendors know what's running that day.
Are there other farmers markets near Brown University Farmers Market?
Yes — there are 52 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Brown University Farmers Market, the closest being Providence / Downtown Farmers' Market about 0.5 miles away. Providence, Rhode Island is part of a Rhode Island network of 33 listed markets.
What can you buy at Brown University Farmers Market?
Brown University Farmers Market lists 13 product categories in the USDA directory, including Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Baked goods, Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables, Coffee/tea, Cut flowers. Exact stalls vary by week and season; what's piled high and priced well is usually what's freshest that day.

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What's sold here

  • Fresh fruits
  • Fresh vegetables
  • Baked goods
  • Canned or preserved fruits/vegetables
  • Coffee/tea
  • Cut flowers
  • Dairy products.
  • Dry beans
  • Eggs
  • Fresh/dried herbs
  • Honey
  • Prepared foods
  • Tofu/non-animal protein
Approximate location of Brown University Farmers Market within Rhode Island, with bordering states for reference
Approximate position of Brown University Farmers Market within Rhode Island (bordering states shown for reference). Locator only — see the map above for the street location.

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Contact & links

Contact:
Leigh Vincola
Phone:
4013124250
Email:
markets@farmfreshri.org
Website:
guide.farmfreshri.org/food/farmersmarkets_details.php?market=5
Facebook:
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Sankofa Market

Providence, RI 02907

Open: June to October

SNAP EBT Organic

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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2020. Hours, vendors, and acceptance details may have changed — verify directly with the market before visiting.

Data freshness: Sourced from the USDA Local Food Portal (USDA record dated 2020); directory entry last reviewed August 28, 2026.

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