Physical Health & Nutrition
The Physical Health & Nutrition workgroup focuses on assisting Cranston residents with achieving healthy lifestyles, with a main focus on nutrition and physical movement. We collaborate with CCAP's Family Health Services and other community partners to bring nutrition education workshops, and provide healthy
food accessibility to residents.
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Pop-up health clinics around the community, specifically for flu and COVID-19 vaccines
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Joyful Movement Classes ranging from Afro- Latin Dance, Bocce Clinic, Tai Chi, and Yoga
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Walk and Talk walking groups at the Bain Track, focused on older adult movement and making connections.
What We're Working On
Summer Farmer's Market
We started Eastern Cranston's first ever farmers market hosted at the track next to Hugh B. Bain Middle School. Our focus is on providing locally grown, fresh, and culturally relevant food to Cranston residents - while also supporting local farmers.
Our Proud Backbone Agency
Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) is proud to be the backbone agency for the Cranston Health Equity Zone. CCAP is one of Rhode Island’s largest organizations dedicated solely to fighting the war on poverty. We provide a wide spectrum of services and benefits that are designed to help those in immediate need and empower anyone desiring to become more self-sufficient.
For a full list of CCAP programs and services, please visit here.
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Contact
Main Office
311 Doric Ave
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 714 - 7004
Staff not always in office. Please call ahead.
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The OneCranston Health Equity Zone is funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health.