Harvestly Markets

Sankofa Market

Address: 275 Elmwood Ave., Knight Memorial Library, Providence, RI, 02907

Season / Hours: June to October

Accepts SNAP Accepts EBT USDA Certified Organic vendors

Local context: 48 other markets within 25 miles, 9 in Providence, 33 across Rhode Island. About 52% of Rhode Island markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Sankofa Market is a farmers market serving Providence, Rhode Island. You'll find USDA-certified organic vendors here. Stalls carry fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh/dried herbs. Operating season: June to October. It accepts SNAP/EBT. Listing details come from the USDA Local Food Portal.

How this market compares

  • Lists 3 product categories — a more focused range than the Rhode Island average of about 11.

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

Markets near this one

The closest other markets are Broad St. Farmers Market (0.4 miles away), Armory Farmers Market (0.7 miles away) and Neutaconkanut Farmers Market (1.9 miles away). Distances are straight-line from the listed addresses, so allow for road routing.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sankofa Market accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. Sankofa 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 Sankofa Market open?
Sankofa Market's listed season is June 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 Sankofa Market?
Yes — there are 48 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Sankofa Market, the closest being Providence / Broad Street Farmers' Market about 0.4 miles away. Providence, Rhode Island is part of a Rhode Island network of 33 listed markets.
What can you buy at Sankofa Market?
Sankofa Market lists 3 product categories in the USDA directory, including Fresh fruits, Fresh vegetables, Fresh/dried herbs. 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
  • Fresh/dried herbs
Approximate location of Sankofa Market within Rhode Island, with bordering states for reference
Approximate position of Sankofa 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:
Julius Searight
Email:
jsearight@westelmwood.org

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⚠ This listing reflects USDA data from 2023. 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 2023); directory entry last reviewed September 10, 2026.

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