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TFSS Celebrates Opening of Toronto’s First Dedicated School Food Hub
New School Food Hub will help get more nourishing food to more kids across Toronto TORONTO, ON — September 24, 2026 — The Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) celebrated the opening of Toronto’s first dedicated School Food Hub today, an important step toward...
Emotional Wellness at Beyond 3:30: Building the Inner Toolkits That Help Kids Thrive
A new school year has just begun, and that means another year of beyond 3:30 – our free afterschool program where kids feel safe, welcomed and supported after the bell rings. Children and youth learn a ton of different things at beyond 3:30, dividing their time...
A Powerful Lift for Student Nutrition in Toronto
As demand for school food support continues to rise, the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) is continuing to strengthen the infrastructure needed to help more children and youth across our city access the healthy food they need to thrive in class. Through...
A night to savour: Chefs for Change 2026
It was an electric night at Toronto’s St. Lawrence Market as the community gathered for the highly anticipated Chefs for Change 2026, in support of kids across Toronto. Marking the second inception of this food-filled event since its launch last year, the evening was...
The Heart Behind the Meals: A Spotlight on Student Nutrition Program Volunteers
Student Nutrition Programs run on much more than food. They run on the care and dedication of an amazing team of volunteers. Yet as volunteer rates declined across the country in recent years, Toronto’s Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) were not immune to the...
Puck Drops, Power Plays and Big Impact for Kids: 2026 TFSS/TDSB Day at the Marlies!
What a game. What a crowd. What a cause! Toronto District School Board kids, staff and other guests had a blast watching the Toronto Marlies face off with the Hershey Bears at the Coca-Cola Coliseum on February 18th. Not only did kids get to enjoy our...
Ready, Set, Cook! Beyond 3:30 Kids Make Culinary Magic at the Junior Chefs’ Cook-Off
Taste buds were buzzing last Tuesday at Dish Cooking Studio in Toronto, where three teams of young chefs went head-to-head in a friendly cook-off that wowed guests and showcased the magic of the beyond 3:30 Junior Chefs’ Club. The day started with excited jitters and...
New Cargo Vans Hit the Road Thanks to $182K Ontario Government Grant—Bringing Healthy Food to Toronto Kids in Need
Toronto, ON – On May 30, Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) staff gathered at Amesbury Middle School to recognize and celebrate the impact of a $182,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant, awarded in 2024,...
Chefs for Change: A Tasty Recipe for Feeding Hungry Kids Across Toronto!
Chefs for Change was a game-changing night, where exceptional food met an even more extraordinary cause! This incredible culinary gathering, in support of hungry kids across Toronto, brought together a dream team of Michelin-starred chefs, top Toronto food stars,...
$109,100 OTF Grant from the Ontario Government Re-ignited Volunteerism at TFSS to Support Children in Underserved Communities
Toronto, ON – On Thursday, the team at Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) held an online meeting to speak to the impact of an eighteen-month, $109,100 Resilient Communities Fund grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). This...
Charitable Choices: Catherine Parsonage of Toronto Foundation for Student Success | Toronto Guardian
Thanks to the Toronto Guardian for featuring us in their Charitable Choices series, and for helping spread the word about our programs and how they support children across the city! Read the full article here: https://bitly.cx/8bbj8
Federal food program ‘fantastic’ but students need more: advocate
The federal government's new national school food program is a great first step toward meeting the nutritional needs of Toronto's children, but there is more work to be done. This CBC article explores the dire state of student nutrition programs across the city as...