Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management
Address
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-4700
Description:
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the state!s natural resources. The DEM's mission is to protect, restore, and promote the environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family.
Works with partners to restore lands and waters, to conserve wildlife and marine resources, and to monitor environmental quality to can build healthy, more resilient communities.
Promotes natural resources ! from historic parks and beaches to farms and delicious local food and seafood. The RI DEM is focused on helping our state grow !green! and build desirable neighborhoods that offer ample space to recreate and connect with nature.
Services
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Description
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the stateâs natural resources. The DEM's mission is to protect, restore, and promote the environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family. Works with partners to restore lands and waters, to conserve wildlife and marine resources, and to monitor environmental quality to can build healthy, more resilient communities. Promotes natural resources â from historic parks and beaches to farms and delicious local food and seafood. The RI DEM is focused on helping our state grow âgreenâ and build desirable neighborhoods that offer ample space to recreate and connect with nature.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call 401-222-4700; In an emergency after hours, call 401-222-3070
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Income guidelines 2024: 1 $ 26,973 2 $ 36,482 3 $ 45,991 4 $ 55,500 5 $ 65,009 6 $ 74,514 7 $ 84,027 8 $93,536 *Add $9,509 for each additional member
Description
The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to: Provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. Increase the consumption of Rhode Island-grown and produced agricultural commodities through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agricultural programs. Aid in the development of new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community support agricultural programs. Email with any questions @ DEM.SFMNP@dem.ri.gov
Availability
May 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Proof of Residency Proof of ID Proof of Income
Eligibility
RI resident 60+ and/or SSDI recipient Meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
You can apply to participate in the SFMNP through your local senior center or other applicable nutrition program. The application process involves affirming that you meet the age, income, and state residency requirements. A more in-depth explanation of what is required for program eligibility can be found in the application. You can pick up your card the same day you fill out the application. If an eligible individual cannot sign up themselves, they may select another individual as a proxy to sign up and receive the benefit card on their behalf. Homebound seniors who may not be able to use a SFMNP benefit card can choose to get a produce box delivered to their home instead of receiving a card. List of locations can be found by following this link: https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/agriculture/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Intake Process:
Call 401-222-4700
In an emergency after hours, call 401-222-3070
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
All
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
RI DEM
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
April 15, 2024
Legal Status:
State
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the stateâs natural resources. The DEM's mission is to protect, restore, and promote the environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family. Works with partners to restore lands and waters, to conserve wildlife and marine resources, and to monitor environmental quality to can build healthy, more resilient communities. Promotes natural resources â from historic parks and beaches to farms and delicious local food and seafood. The RI DEM is focused on helping our state grow âgreenâ and build desirable neighborhoods that offer ample space to recreate and connect with nature.
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
Varies
Eligibility
All
Fees
Varies
Intake Procedure
Call 401-222-4700; In an emergency after hours, call 401-222-3070
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
Income guidelines 2024: 1 $ 26,973 2 $ 36,482 3 $ 45,991 4 $ 55,500 5 $ 65,009 6 $ 74,514 7 $ 84,027 8 $93,536 *Add $9,509 for each additional member
Description
The Seniors Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to: Provide low-income seniors with access to locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs. Increase the consumption of Rhode Island-grown and produced agricultural commodities through farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community-supported agricultural programs. Aid in the development of new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and community support agricultural programs. Email with any questions @ DEM.SFMNP@dem.ri.gov
Availability
May 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024
Hours
Varies
Required Documents
Proof of Residency Proof of ID Proof of Income
Eligibility
RI resident 60+ and/or SSDI recipient Meet income guidelines
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
You can apply to participate in the SFMNP through your local senior center or other applicable nutrition program. The application process involves affirming that you meet the age, income, and state residency requirements. A more in-depth explanation of what is required for program eligibility can be found in the application. You can pick up your card the same day you fill out the application. If an eligible individual cannot sign up themselves, they may select another individual as a proxy to sign up and receive the benefit card on their behalf. Homebound seniors who may not be able to use a SFMNP benefit card can choose to get a produce box delivered to their home instead of receiving a card. List of locations can be found by following this link: https://dem.ri.gov/natural-resources-bureau/agriculture-and-forest-environment/agriculture/senior-farmers-market-nutrition-program
Service Area
Statewide
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Seasonal Information
Telephone Numbers
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908
Mailing
235 Promenade Street
Providence, RI 02908-5767
Contacts
Janet Coit
Primary Contact
Director
Amanda Cantrell
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 222-4700
After Hours Emergencies
(401) 222-3070
Fax
(401) 222-6802
Office of Technical and Customer Assistance
(401) 222-6800
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