African Alliance of Rhode Island

African Alliance of Rhode Island AARI was established formally in 2004 and is governed by an 11 member volunteer Board of Directors.

The African Alliance of Rhode Island (AARI) is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization dedicated to improving food access opportunties for underserved communities. The African Alliance of Rhode Island promotes unity within the African Communities in Rhode Island, advocates for the rights of Africans in RI, and educates the American public about Africa, while elevating the profile of the continent an

d facilitating linkages between Americans and Africans. AARI seeks to promote and celebrate the African culture while tackling the challenges facing the African communities in Rhode Island. AARI works with the state, city agencies and existing organizations within the communities. For many years, Rhode Island has been home to many from the continent of Africa. Today, there are over 75 thousands Africans from 40 African countries living in Rhode Island.

Follow the link in. our bio or scan the QR to secure your CSA share with us today! to enjoy our weekly selection of deli...
04/10/2026

Follow the link in. our bio or scan the QR to secure your CSA share with us today! to enjoy our weekly selection of delicious fresh produce with .farm and AARI all summer long you won't want to it before supply end!

Spring is here! is this weekend for all things plants, agriculture and spring fun! Come by our booth to secure a CSA sh...
04/10/2026

Spring is here! is this weekend for all things plants, agriculture and spring fun! Come by our booth to secure a CSA share, get a taste of gather ice cream and so much more!!

see you there!

Happy April 1st & last Day ! Help us reach our goal today by clicking the 401gives link in our bio, any donations made...
04/01/2026

Happy April 1st & last Day ! Help us reach our goal today by clicking the 401gives link in our bio, any donations made within one of these donations windows could be matched by one of our many sponsors! Thank you thank you thank you to the kind members of our community for all the support you've extended to us so far!

03/30/2026

Tomorrow is the day! Follow the link in our bio to support the services we provide the people of RI. From health education, our fresh food access programming, urban farming access and more!
Help us meet our goal this Day!

Hey everyone! Another Saturday, Another Market! Stop on by and visit AARI for jarfuls of goodness! We're located right i...
03/28/2026

Hey everyone! Another Saturday, Another Market! Stop on by and visit AARI for jarfuls of goodness! We're located right in front of Wrights Creamery in the Farm Fresh building! We're here from 9-1, so come on down to have some fun!

Great News! Our new Paid Culinary Arts, Agriculture, & Fisheries Workforce Training program is now open to ages 18+Purs...
03/27/2026

Great News! Our new Paid Culinary Arts, Agriculture, & Fisheries Workforce Training program is now open to ages 18+

Pursue Your Dream Career while getting
Paid Training in these Thriving Industries.
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See link in bio for more information. Apply Today! Program starts late April.

Call to action to our community!! During the rainstorm this past week, one of our essential farming structures that help...
03/24/2026

Call to action to our community!! During the rainstorm this past week, one of our essential farming structures that help us grow thousands of pounds of produce to feed dozens of families over the years, has collapsed, ruining the seedlings for the seasons and settling up back for the year 😞

How can you can show your support? help us reach our goal this 401Giving day to double your donation through the link in our bio to help us continuing feeding the community!

03/18/2026

401Gives is around the corner! Starting 3/31, 6am - 4/1, 6pm follow the link In our bio so your donation can be matched by one of the many generous sponsors to double the impact!

Your donations help us continue this work:
- Supporting operations at Bami Farm
- Running our Pop-up & Night Farmers’ Markets
- Expanding youth and workforce programming
- Hosting cooking demos & food education events
- Overall helping us continue to service the community through our platform.

See ya on March 31st!

Hey Everyone! AARI’s back again with another Saturday Market at Farm Fresh!! So if you're looking for African Print Bags...
03/14/2026

Hey Everyone! AARI’s back again with another Saturday Market at Farm Fresh!! So if you're looking for African Print Bags straight from the Motherland, pickled okra, carrot apple jams and more, stop on by! We're right next to Wright’s Creamery!

Address

807 Broad Street, Suite 121
Providence, RI
02907

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 6am - 7pm

Telephone

+14013315535

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