School Food Program

• Ottawa unveils $1B for national school food program

  The federal government says the funds will feed an additional 400,000 children a year, beyond programs offered by provinces and school boards.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2024
  
• Ottawa receives national school food proposal ahead of federal budget

  With the federal budget just weeks away, a framework for a national school food program has landed on the desk of Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland.

  Canada

  Mar 22, 2024
  
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• Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars

  "Our annual food budget is over $2 million. With this time last year, we're now spending $20,000 more a month on our grocery bill."

  Education

  Nov 23, 2023
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• Nova Scotia school food programs in high demand

  Many Nova Scotians are facing tough times when budgeting for necessities. Those economic pressures can now be seen in classrooms as the need for school food programs increases.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2023
• As cost of living soars, school food programs struggle to fill growing need

  The Coalition for Healthy School Food and Breakfast Club of Canada are urging the government to implement a national school food policy as programs struggle to meet demands.

  Canada

  Aug 25, 2023
• School food program in Calgary appeals for support as need ‘skyrockets’ during COVID-19 pandemic

  A campaign is on to give thousands of Calgary kids a much-needed boost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  Features

  Mar 28, 2022
• All publicly funded school boards will have access to Alberta school meal program

  Alberta is expanding its school food program thanks to an additional $10 million from the 2017 provincial budget.

  Education

  Apr 5, 2017