For today’s college students, old-fashioned cafeterias simply won’t cut it when it comes to on-campus dining options. At Roger Williams University, our Dining Commons is a destination. In conjunction with food service provider Bon Appétit Management, RWU offers fresh, healthy, locally produced foods that rival what you’ll find at some of the region’s best restaurants – all while operating with detailed attention to sustainability and eco-friendly practices. Come try it for yourself.

Food Services for a Sustainable Future

At Bon Appétit, we believe campus dining serves a much larger purpose than simply sustenance. Our cafés are gathering places. Breaking bread together helps to create a sense of community and a feeling of kinship. We recognize the important role we fill and take great care to honor our position as a member of the Roger Williams University community.  

Food sustains not only our bodies but also our community and environment.

We care about what you eat and its effect on your sense of well being. We work hard to provide you with food that is fresh, seasonal and minimally processed. Fruits and vegetables purchased whole and naturally ripe contain the most nutrients and simply taste better. Meat, poultry and milk produced without antibiotics or growth hormones are better for your body. We strive to give organic and healthful options.

The effects of our choices extend well beyond the walls of our cafés.

We choose to invest in our communities by buying millions of dollars worth of products each year from local farmers and artisans. Purchasing directly from the producers allows us to support sustainable farming practices that nourish and replenish the local land rather than stripping it. And, we can be sure that the profits are kept with the local grower, not a distant importer, and therefore reinvested into the community. 

Still, the capacity of our planet is not limitless. We are very mindful of the impact we are making on our environment. We only serve seafood purchased in accordance with the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch guidelines for sustainability. We reduce waste through recycling and are also making strides in the areas of composting and biodegradable disposables. Our intention is to tread lightly on our planet.

We believe we must take a stand on these issues surrounding our food supply. We view this responsibility as a value of who we are. It is what makes us uniquely Bon Appétit.

We are proud to be the new food service provider for the Roger Williams University community. To learn more about our company visit us at http://www.bamco.com/

For information about Bon Appetit's Circle of Responsibility visit
www.circleofresponsibility.com

James Gubata
General Manager
Bon Appétit Management Company
for Roger Williams University
jgubata@rwu.edu

Visit the Roger Williams University Bon Appetit Website for daily menus, service hours and more information on campus dining.