Environment Council of Rhode Island

...building an ecologically healthy future in a sustainable economy
Kids First

Mission

This organization has successfully completed its mission and in 2012, its programs transitioned to several other organizations.

  • The RI Farm to School Project will become part of Farm Fresh RI
  • Support and assistance to school food service will be taken on by the RI Community Food Bank
  • Leadership and statewide coordination of school health goals will continue on through the RI Healthy Schools Coalition - Save the Date for their Annual Breakfast for School Leaders - September 27
  • A Physical Education research project currently testing an on-site coach for PE teachers continues at the Institute for Community Health Promotion at Brown University
  • The RI Department of Health is taking over the RI Approved Product List
  • The RI Department of Health, in partnership with the RI Department of Education will continue to support and check in on District Wellness Committees

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