Connecting the community to locally grown and harvested foods

The Fresh Harvest Kitchen is a project of the Southern Rhode Island Conservation District (SRICD) developed to support local food producers and create a more resilient local food system while assisting the residents of Washington and Kent Counties to conserve their natural resources now and for future generations.

Through the Fresh Harvest Kitchen, we help facilitate the distribution of locally grown, harvested and produced foods by providing access to wholesale and retail sales opportunities to artisanal fishermen, small-scale farmers and local food businesses. The facility is a fully licensed commercial seafood dealer and processing kitchen allowing us to buy directly from fishermen and offer the community some of the freshest seafood in the area. 

Stop in and purchase local seafood, farm products and other hand made items or try one of cooked to order lunch special and or grab and go meals. We also offer free educational programs and tasting events to connect the community with local food sources and how to prepare and enjoy local products which may be unfamiliar.

We also offer free educational programs and tasting events to connect the community with local food sources and how to prepare and enjoy local products which may be unfamiliar.
The Fresh Harvest Kitchen is located in Westerly, Rhode Island, strategically situated to serve both urban and rural communities in the Southern District of Rhode Island. Westerly is a coastal community with both municipal and private marinas, over 20 commercial fishermen, home to several farms, and easily accessible to farmers, fishers, and customers via US Route 1 and Interstate 95.

Commissary Kitchen Rentals

The Fresh Harvest Kitchen is available to rent for food production and processing to small-scale food enthusiasts interested in local food production and education, as well as to aspiring food entrepreneurs, artisans looking for access to a shared commercial kitchen and its resources.

Our facility has modern kitchen appliances including high-quality stoves, ovens and refrigeration. We strictly adhere to all food safety and health regulations, maintain all necessary wholesale and retail licenses and permits, and we comply with sustainability and waste management regulations.

Contact Us
For information about or to rent our facility, visit our web page at freshharvestkitchen.org or contact  Gina Fuller or call 401.326.9001.