Sankofa World Market

Address: 224 Dexter St, Providence, Rhode Island 02907

Season / Hours: June to October

Accepts SNAP Accepts EBT USDA Certified Organic vendors Credit / Debit

Local context: 59 other markets within 25 miles, 6 in Providence, 32 across Rhode Island. About 53% of Rhode Island markets accept SNAP/EBT.

Sankofa World Market, a farmers market, operates in Providence, Rhode Island. Payment accepted includes SNAP/EBT and credit and debit cards. The market includes USDA-certified organic vendors. Stalls carry fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fresh/dried herbs. Its season and hours are listed as June to October. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sankofa World Market accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. Sankofa World Market accepts SNAP/EBT benefits according to its USDA Local Food Portal listing, putting it among the roughly 53% 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 World Market open?
Sankofa World 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 World Market?
Yes — there are 59 other farmers markets within 25 miles of Sankofa World Market, the closest being Armory Farmers Market about 0.3 miles away. Providence, Rhode Island is part of a Rhode Island network of 32 listed markets.
What can you buy at Sankofa World Market?
Sankofa World 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

Location

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Contact & links

Contact:
Julius Searight
Phone:
401-453-3220
Email:
jsearight@westelmwood.org

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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 July 14, 2026.

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