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...
A national school food program would do more than feed students by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy Options January 3, 2024 Now that the holiday break is over for many school children, it’s time to return to the routine of school lunches and early...
Rising food prices in Canada are impacting student nutrition programs and the kids who rely on them. More and more students are going to school hungry — and with the rising cost to feed each student, organizers of school meal programs are worried they won’t be...
As we approach the end of the school year, Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) are facing tighter budgets due to rising food prices, and increased demand from families struggling to keep food on the table. A National School Food Program could help ensure that SNPs can...
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...
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