Hunger at the Harvest
Rhode Island families are going without while local farms fight to survive. Here’s where the two crises meet. NORTH...
Rhode Island Project Aims to Turn Food Waste into Meals, Leadership, and Lasting Policy Change
“A third of people in Rhode Island are food insecure.” By Bonnie Phillips / ecoRI News staffFebruary 12, 2026 This...
Ocean State Stories begins fourth year of publication on Saturday
Our focus continues to be journalism about issues that often are neglected or under-reported in this era of media...
Immigrant connections to Rhode Island’s rivers more than just recreational
Immigrant Connections to Rhode Island’s Rivers: More Than Just Recreational PROVIDENCE — For Melvin, who grew up in Liberia,...
Ocean State Stories wants freelance journalists
Ocean State Stories is seeking qualified freelance writers — and we will pay for your work. We look for...
Q & A with new R.I. Food Bank CEO Melissa (Sobolik) Cherney
“There are so many ways to donate your time, talent, and treasure to this important cause.” Q & A...
SNAP gap reveals fragile food system
“The crisis is not over yet.” By JOHN HOWELL Warwick Beacon Editor This story was originally published in the Warwick...
What is the Future of Gleaning in Rhode Island?
The age-old practice of harvesting unsold produce and distributing it to those in need helps prevent food waste and...
Rhode Island local food system reeling from federal funding cuts, decline in small farms
“The market for this produce that farmers had been anticipating and expanding because of the federal funds [was] cut...
Ocean State Stories begins third year of publication
A look at some of last year’s highlights NEWPORT – Following months of planning, Ocean State Stories debuted two...
A harvest of hope to boost local food security as local organizations partner to teach gardening skills to families of all abilities as food prices soar
With prices continuing to rise at the grocery store, the imPOSSIBLE DREAM playground acts as a beacon of hope...
Discovery of invasive ‘Jumping Worms’ prompts cancellation of plant sale
‘Folks in horticulture should worry because the worms can negatively affect their stock of plants.’ Originally published by ecoRI...
A post-high school graduation gap year can offer enlightenment, adventure and new academic interests
‘A great way to allow students time to reset, reflect, enjoy new experiences and make a plan for the...