Always save the merchant
copy of the receipt and offer
the customer a copy.
Always write down the last 5
digits of the customer’s EBT
number, located on the front
of their card, as well as the
amount of FB received, all
recorded in binder.
At the end of the market you
will write receipts for the FB
the farmers’ received. Write,
on carbon double-layered
paper, the amount of FB
received separated, in total
FB, signed and dated. Take
the coins, already separated
and counted, putting them in
separate bags, then all
together in one bag along
with a copy of the receipt.
Given the farmer the other
copy.
OutReach
Outreach is necessary for
the growth and success of
Farm Fresh RI.
As a volunteer, you will be
given an area to cover,
possibly with a partner, along
with a list of places within
that area to “reach out” to.
You will bring any appropriate
flyer, posters, stickers,
magazines, etc. as well as a
positive attitude!
When promoting Farm Fresh
RI, politely introduce yourself
and Farm Fresh as an
organization. Offer them
your materials, depending on
their accommodations, and
offer contact information.
Don’t staple things to phone
polls!
Farm Fresh RI
www.farmfresh.org
Farm Fresh Rhode Island
is growing a local food
system that values the
environment, health, and
quality of life of RI
farmers and eaters.
Names to know:
Hannah Mellion- food systems
activator
Jenn Scott- Harvest Kitchen Chef
educator
Kalyla Ringelheim- Healthy
Neighborhoods VISTA
Kimberly Garfolo- market manager
Molly Bledsoe- Healthy Seniors
VISTA
Noah Fulmer- executive director
Paula Gill- business manager
Ryan Reeves- Harvest Kitchen
VISTA
Sarah Lester- market coordinator
Sheri Griffin- program director
C.S.A Programs
Community supported
agriculture
Market Mobile- farm-to-biz
delivery in RI & Mass. Chefs,
grocers, hospitals, schools,
etc. Order online for delivery
or pickup in Pawtucket.
Year-round
Veggie Box- seasonal
program. A box of local
veggies & fruit delivered to
place of work. Weekly
subscription to receive foods
grown locally at a fair price,
delivered to job site; 19
sites and growing!
Volunteers are always wanted
for sorting and packaging
boxes
At the market…
As a volunteer at the market
you will be responsible for:
-beginning and end counts of
funds: FB and cash; any goods
(to be) sold
-cash, debit/ credit, cash, and
EBT transactions.
-counting coins
-Possibly promoting events and
directing customers
-possibly selling:
Olga’s Cup & Saucer
(bread)
Narragansett Creamery
Harvest Kitchen goods
-possibly distributing market
shares
-producing receipts for Farmer’s
FB at end
-clean up!
Fresh Bucks
Customers may use cash or
Fresh Bucks (FB) at the
market stands. If they need
cash, they can use:
Credit/debit ($1 fee) or
checks and received FB5
(larger gold coins); must be in
increments of 5. Can receive
change at stands
EBT receives $1 coins
called FB1 (smaller gold
coins); there is no fee but an
incentive: for every 5FB1
bought, 2 free Bonus bucks
(BB) are given. These are
silver and can only be used
for fruits and veggies. Cannot
receive change at stands.
Gold coins (both FB5 and
FB1) can buy anything at the
market.
More…