One in three children in Toronto lives in poverty.
We believe that if we improve the health and well-being of our children they will do better in school, and if they do better in school then they will have a better future.
Our work creates real results
million invested in students
meals served daily
students in our after-school program
medical appointments
free glasses provided to children yearly
How we help
Student Nutrition Programs
These programs provide nutritious meals to students every school day.
beyond 3:30 after-school program
beyond 3:30 gives students a safe and welcoming after-school space
Vision & Hearing Clinics
Students can access our Sight & Sound program, and the Model Schools Paediatric Health Initiative.
TFSS Emergency Fund
We provide children and youth with immediate financial support in emergency situations.
Day at the Toronto FC II
Come join us at Toronto’s BMO Field and support TFSS during our FIRST ever Toronto FC II soccer game!
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From the blog
Day with Toronto FC II – Spring is here and so is Soccer Season!
With only one week to go until our FIRST EVER Toronto FC II soccer game, we're encouraging any school that hasn't ordered tickets yet to get them before they sell out! On Wednesday, May 9, join thousands of other students and help cheer on the Toronto FC II against...
Unequal City: The Hidden Divide Among Toronto’s Children and Youth
This report draws on the Statistics Canada 2016 Census and other new data sources to describe the level, distribution and depth of poverty among Toronto children, youth and their families. Its main findings are the following: Indigenous families with children in the...
Toronto Star Article – Toronto child poverty divided along racial lines
Toronto remains the child poverty capital of Canada with more than one in four kids living in low-income families, says a new report based on the 2016 census. But even more troubling is the racial divide among the region’s poor children, according to the report being...