Sankofa World Market
Sankofa World Market is a farmers market in Providence, RI, open on Wednesdays (June to October). It sets up in a private business parking lot.
| June to October | Wednesday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM |
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| Address | 224 Dexter St, Providence, RI 02907 Directions |
| Vendors | About 3 |
| Food assistance | SNAP |
| Payment | Debit card/Credit card |
Schedule and details as reported to the USDA Local Food Directories, last updated June 2020. Markets change days and seasons from year to year, so check their website or social media before you go. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
What vendors sell
- Fresh fruits
- Fresh vegetables
- Fresh/dried herbs
Growing methods listed: Organic (USDA Certified).
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Pick your own near Providence
Want it even fresher? These farms let you pick it yourself:
- Salisbury Farm Johnston, RI · 6 mi · Strawberries, Raspberries, Tomatoes
- Pippin Apple Orchard Cranston, RI · 6 mi · Apples, Peaches
- Wicked Tulips Flower Farm Johnston, RI · 6 mi · Flowers
- Dame Farm and Orchards Johnston, RI · 6 mi · Strawberries, Apples, Pumpkins
- Four Town Farm Seekonk, MA · 6 mi · Strawberries, Raspberries, Vegetables
More farmers markets nearby
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Thu 3:30 PM–7 PM · Jun–Oct
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Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Jun–Oct
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Mon 3 PM–6 PM · Jul–Oct
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Wed 10:30 AM–1:30 PM · Sep–Oct
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Thu 4 PM–7 PM · Jun–Sep
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Sat 9 AM–12 PM · May–Oct
Frequently asked questions
When is Sankofa World Market open?
June to October: Wednesday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This is the schedule the market reported to the USDA directory (last update June 2020).
Does Sankofa World Market take SNAP/EBT?
Yes, the market lists SNAP. Ask at the market info booth how it works there.
What can you buy at Sankofa World Market?
Vendors list fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and fresh/dried herbs. What is on the tables changes with the season.
Is there a U-pick farm near Sankofa World Market?
The closest farm we list is Salisbury Farm in Johnston, about 6 miles away, with strawberries, raspberries and tomatoes.