One in four 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, 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.
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All the ways people can get involved: events, campaigns, fundraising, and a variety of ways to donate.
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From the blog
Food bank usage across Canada hit all time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report | Global News
A new report released by Food Banks Canada shows that there were nearly 1.5 million food bank visits in March - 35% higher than in 2019. One third of food bank clients are children. As Food Banks Canada CEO, Kirstin Beardsley, says “When you’re going to school hungry,...
Food keeps getting more expensive even as overall inflation slows | CBC News
Canada’s inflation rate may be going down, but food prices are still going up at the fastest pace since 1981. Cereals alone are up 17.9%, and fresh fruit by 12.9%. The impact on Student Nutrition Programs is immense, and many are struggling. To learn more about rising...
Groceries are too expensive — here’s who’s paying the price | Toronto Star
Families are feeling the effects of rising food prices, in a very real way. Almost three quarters of Canadian households have had to change their shopping habits, with one quarter having to buy less food. Student Nutrition Programs provide an extremely important way...