Food and Beverages - Making Healthy Food Accessible
Introducing a Meal Program - Breakfast Programs
Research shows that children who start their days off well-nourished learn better and display fewer behavioural problems in the classroom.
The Breakfast for Kids program in the Region of Peel helps schools and communities develop and maintain universal, non-stigmatizing breakfast and snack programs. Their community development approach considers the unique culture and needs of each program.
Support provided includes:
- Training and support for volunteers (nutrition guidelines, food safety, volunteer recruitment, quantity food orders and local fundraising).
- Offering some food and supplies via the Boys and Girls Club Food Bank
- Offering some start up funds and equipment
- Distribution of funds from the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (up to 15% of food costs).
Did You Know?
By grade eight, only half of students are eating breakfast daily in the Region of Peel
Looking for breakfast ideas for families?
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