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.
Annual Walkathon
On Friday, 1 June, staff and students from 18 schools across Toronto took part in our Second Annual Walkathon at Earl Bales Park in North York, supporting their very own beyond 3:30 after-school program.
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From the blog
Child poverty linked to discrimination and systemic inequality, study suggests
A new study suggests that Federal ridings with high rates of child and family poverty in Canada are home to the highest proportion of indigenous, visible minority and single-parent families. These ridings are also more likely to have high unemployment, low rates of...
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...