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, 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.
Toonies for Tummies Campaign
Coming to a grocery store near you!
The Grocery Foundation’s Toonies for Tummies campaign is kicking off on January 29th, 2020. For more information, click below.
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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 forecast shows Canadians will pay more for meat and vegetables in 2020 | Toronto Star
Food prices to surge in 2020 according to Canada’s Food Price Report. “We are definitely expecting a harder year for families when it comes to food affordability”, says lead author. Read the full article in the Toronto...
Jump in food banks use called “canary in the coal mine” | Toronto Star
The 2019 Who’s Hungry Report has been released, and shows that food bank use in Toronto has increased. Due to the rising cost of living, the number of food bank visits has grown by 4 per cent. In a survey of 1,400 food bank clients, 53 per cent of respondents...
This is what it’s like to parent when you’re struggling to make ends meet | Today’s Parent
In Canada, 20 percent of children—more than 1.4 million—live in poverty, according to Campaign 2000, a network of organizations working to end family poverty. If kids are going to school hungry, their behaviours can be exacerbated; they may be irritable and unable to...