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.
Get Involved
All the ways people can get involved: events, campaigns, fundraising, and a variety of ways to donate.
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From the blog
$20 hamburgers and $2 bananas: The cost of food insecurity in Canada’s North | CTV News
Read the full article here.
School food programs pivot to keep feeding students during COVID-19 | CBC News
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, nutrition programs have made many changes in order to keep feeding students.To read the full article,...
Canadians’ grocery bills are increasing; pandemic to accelerate the trend: report
Canadians who have suspected their grocery bills have been rising over the years aren’t imagining it, according to a new report that found the price of food has been steadily increasing in the last decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only accelerating this trend....