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8 Easy Tips to Help Make Your Fruits and Veggies Last Longer

Fruits and veggies

Looking to avoid food waste in your breakfast program? Want to ensure that your fruits and veggies stay fresher and tastier for longer? Here are eight great ideas on how to make the most of your produce!

 

  1. Remove any elastic bands from your vegetables after buying them. They can damage and break vegetables, especially leafy ones.
  2. Remove leaves from your root vegetables (radishes, carrots, parsnips, beets, etc.). Leaves tend to absorb all the water and decrease the shelf life of root vegetables.
  3. Punch holes in the plastic wrap of vegetables that come in trays to let them breathe. You may have noticed that the plastic wrap on mushrooms, for example, is already perforated. This helps prevent them from becoming slimy.
  4. Put your bananas in the fridge before they are too ripe. Their peels may turn black, but the fruit inside will stop ripening. You can make delicious banana slices now or store them in the freezer for subsequent use.
  5. Freeze your leftover fruit and use it later. Any fruit can be frozen. Tip: Spread the fruit or fruit pieces out on a large baking sheet and put in the freezer for an hour. Then transfer to an airtight container to store. This way, the individual pieces will freeze separately, so if you need a certain quantity, you won’t have to defrost the whole batch. Frozen fruit can be added to yogurt, porridge, muffins, smoothies — anything!
  6. Add lime or lemon juice to your fruit salad to keep it fresh. This will stop the fruit from browning and keep your salad appetizing.
  7. Put a paper towel at the bottom of berry containers to absorb moisture. This will increase the shelf life of your berries and prevent the formation of mould.
  8. Freeze any “ugly” fruit and make compote out of it when you have enough. This works with apples, pears, peaches, berries or an assorted mix! Check out our cookbook for a simple berry compote recipe that can easily be adapted to any fruit you have on hand.
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The 16th Edition of the Déjeuner des Grands event raises over $85,000 for Breakfast Club of Canada

Back in person, the event brought together participants from the business and educational sectors to benefit the cause

 

Boucherville, April 14, 2022 – This morning, at the Hôtel Mortagne, in compliance with local sanitary measures, hundreds of people from the educational and business communities took part in the 16th edition of the Déjeuner des Grands event. As life continues to be marked by the effects of the pandemic and rising food prices, people in Quebec continue to demonstrate their dedication to the cause and be present for the well-being of children.

 

The event, which returned in person this year, was held in the form of a morning show hosted by Benoît Gagnon, radio host and Club ambassador, celebrating 25 years with the organization. Several special guests and Club ambassadors participated, including Geneviève Everell, author, speaker, CEO and chef-owner of Sushi à la maison, Laurent Paquin, comedian, Thomas Nepveu, professional karting driver, Philippe Langlois, founder and owner of Philippe & Co. and the group 2Frères who put on a musical performance.

 

“It is events like this that make me particularly proud to have been a Breakfast Club of Canada ambassador for the past 25 years,” explains Benoît Gagnon. “Seeing the community come together and rally around the cause is something really special. As a father, I am very proud to be part of this important event.”

 

The event brought together participants from all regions of Quebec with the goal of giving children the energy they need to learn. An impressive total of $85,946 was raised this year thanks to the generosity of all the participants.

 

In order to shine a light on the realities and the challenges that the Club faces, Benoît Gagnon welcomed Tommy Kulczyk, President and CEO of Breakfast Club of Canada to discuss the issues, the growing needs and the positive impacts of breakfast programs.

 

“In Quebec, the Club reaches more than 67,000 children in over 480 programs each day, but the needs continue to grow,” said Tommy Kulczyk. “The Club wants to ensure that it can continue to reach the considerable number of children who currently benefit from a breakfast program and extend its reach. The goal is to provide constant support and help children achieve their full potential. It is by working together with our important partners, donors, volunteers and other stakeholders that we will achieve this.”

 

About Breakfast Club of Canada

Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance, the Club provides much more than breakfast: its approach is based on commitment, self-esteem and capacity development using an optimal formula adapted to local needs. Breakfast Club of Canada reaches more than 500 000 children in over 3,000 programs in academic and community settings across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

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Information:

Nathalie Rochette
Director, Communications and Marketing
Breakfast Club of Canada
nathalie.rochette@clubdejeuner.org
514-404-5660

Victoria Jaklin
Advisor, Corporate Communications and Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
victoria.jaklin@breakfastclubcanada.org
514-929-6805

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Corporate & Community Giving Coordinator

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Breakfast Club of Canada is looking for a Corporate & Community Giving Coordinator. Reporting to the Corporate & Community Giving Lead – Quebec, the selected candidate will work closely with the Philanthropy team, providing support for donor outreach and event planning.

 

In addition to analyzing and helping respond to incoming fundraising-related enquiries, they will work toward building and maintaining long-term relationships with businesses and other members of the community that express an interest in supporting BCC through their initiatives.

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Fundraising support and donor outreach:
  • Coordinate the various tasks involved in small and mid-sized fundraising efforts
  • Oversee and diligently follow up on each of the steps in the cycle of assigned fundraising activities
  • Prepare deliveries of materials sent to donors
  • Provide technical support and guidance to donors using BCC’s P2P online platform for their fundraising efforts and ensure they have all the tools they need
  • Help re-engage lapsed donors in order to leverage fundraising opportunities
  • Represent BCC at various fundraising events in Quebec
  • Monitor trends in the philanthropy and fundraising landscape

 

Administrative support:
  • Help draft memorandums of understanding and confirmation letters
  • Handle incoming calls and emails as needed and/or direct to the appropriate team member
  • Make thank-you and solicitation calls
  • Keep records and produce summaries and official reports regularly and as needed
  • Ensure donor information is properly managed in the database
  • Seek out in-kind partners to meet event-related needs
  • Work in conjunction with other departments to bring assigned fundraising activities to a successful conclusion

 

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • Undergraduate degree or college diploma in administration, marketing or a related field
  • One to three years of relevant experience
  • Fluency in written and spoken French and English
  • Project management skills
  • Knowledge of philanthropy, an asset
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to learn new applications quickly
  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (knowledge of Salesforce, an asset)
  • Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
  • Availability to work outside of regular business hours to help with events (evenings and weekends)

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES
  • Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values
  • Prioritization, planning and organizational skills
  • Positive attitude, resourcefulness and sense of initiative
  • Aptitude for problem-solving
  • Agility and adaptability
  • Knack for building relationships and delivering an exceptional client experience
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Ability to work self-sufficiently and as part of a team, as well as with a wide range of stakeholders

 

WORK CONDITIONS
  • Permanent, full-time position
  • 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday
  • Flexible hours
  • Competitive salary
  • Personal leave days
  • Paid day off on your birthday
  • Group insurance plan
  • Group RRSP with matching employer contributions
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Professional development
  • Must pass a background check
  • The selected candidate will be based at the head office in Boucherville, Quebec, with a hybrid telework arrangement
  • Target start date: As soon as possible

 

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Breakfast Club of Canada Welcomes the Federal Government’s Renewed Commitment to Work on Developing a National School Nutritious Meal Program

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Boucherville – April 7, 2022 – Today, the Government of Canada renewed its commitment to working in the coming year with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous partners and other stakeholders to develop a National School Nutritious Meal Program. The Club welcomes this mention in Federal Budget 2022, which marks another step towards a future where no child starts their day on an empty stomach.

 

“As many stakeholders, the Club has worked tirelessly to put the needs of children in Canada on the national agenda,” explains Judith Barry, Co-Founder and Director, Government Relations at Breakfast Club of Canada. “Budget 2022 recognizes that children cannot and must not start their day on an empty stomach. Thank you, Prime Minister Trudeau, and Minister Freeland, for making children’s food access in Canada a priority so that they can get they energy they need to learn.”

 

It takes an entire team to effectively promote access to nutritious food for children. Partners, donors and other stakeholders represent real financial leverage in the approach for government funding, as the Club’s success is based on combined efforts from all. This commitment from the Government of Canada would never have been possible without your commitment to children across the country.

 

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Media Contacts 

For more information, please contact: 

Nathalie Rochette
nathalie.rochette@clubdejeuner.org 
514-404-5660 

Victoria Jaklin
victoria.jaklin@breakfastclubcanada.org 
514-929-6805 

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Relational Marketing Coordinator

Kids putting hands together on the table

Breakfast Club of Canada is looking to hire a Relational Marketing Coordinator to contribute to the organization’s Canada-wide growth.

 

Reporting to the Relational Marketing Senior Advisor, the successful candidate will help develop and maintain relationships with individual Breakfast Club of Canada donors. This person will participate actively in implementing marketing strategies, measure the outcomes and stay up to date on best practices in the area of philanthropy.

 

Breakfast Club of Canada promotes employment equity and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate writing, production and sending of personalized monthly newsletters.
  • Leverage the CRM to configure donor segmentation and create automated processes.
  • Participate in optimizing the database usage and individual donors’ data collection.
  • Participate in the acquisition, conversion, engagement, and retention initiatives for individual donors.
  • Work in close collaboration with the programs’ team to develop personalized content (testimonials, impactful stories, etc.).
  • Generate and analyze database reports to track donation trends and identify development opportunities.
  • Carry out administrative tasks related to the position (produce monthly reports, draft select documents, create and send newsletters, develop lists, coordinate mailouts).
  • Help assess the effectiveness of selected marketing tactics.
  • Stay informed of the latest industry trends.
  • Respond to telephone and email inquiries related to marketing initiatives and oversee communication with current and prospective donors with professionalism and courtesy.

 

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • University degree in marketing, business administration, communications or a related discipline.
  • One to three years of experience in a marketing field and/or in philanthropy.
  • Excellent command of written and spoken English and French.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and an aptitude for learning new applications quickly.
  • Knowledge of CRM platforms (Salesforce, an asset), Google Analytics and Mailchimp or another email marketing program, an asset.
  • Talent for writing compelling marketing copy, an asset.

 

PERSONAL QUALITIES
  • Adherence to Breakfast Club of Canada values.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
  • Resourceful self-starter with an analytical mindset.
  • Excellent time management, prioritization and multitasking skills.
  • Highly organized and versatile.
  • Flexible and able to adapt to change.
  • Capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

 

WORK CONDITIONS
  • Permanent, full-time position.
  • 40 hours/week, Monday to Friday.
  • Flexible hours.
  • Competitive salary.
  • Personal leave days.
  • Paid day off on your birthday.
  • Group insurance plan.
  • Group RRSP with matching employer contributions.
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).
  • Professional development.
  • Must pass a background check.
  • The successful candidate will be based in a major city in Canada.
  • Target start date: As soon as possible.

 

TO APPLY

Please email your résumé and cover letter to CV@breakfastclubcanada.org.

Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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Breakfast Pizza

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For Nutrition Month, Breakfast Club of Canada has teamed up with child nutritionist Mélanie Magnan (nutrimini.com) to bring you a simple, irresistible breakfast recipe that kids and parents alike are bound to love. One of Mélanie’s mantras is “Healthy eating should be fun.” Mission accomplished!

 

Breakfast pizza ingrediants

Photo credit: Nutrimini

 

Ingredients (for 1 pizza)
  • 1 mini watermelon disc, about 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter, sliced approximately 1 inch (2.5 cm) thick
  • ½ c. (125 mL) vanilla-flavoured Greek yogurt
  • ½ kiwi, sliced
  • 1 or 2 strawberries, sliced
  • 12 a dozen fresh blueberries
  • ¼ c. (60 mL) mixed granola
  • 1–2 Tbsp. (15 mL–30 mL) desiccated coconut

 

Preparation
  • Spread half of the yogurt on top of the disc.
  • Top with kiwi, strawberries and blueberries.
  • Sprinkle granola and coconut over top.
  • Serve with the remaining yogurt on the side.

 

For more delicious and nutritious recipes, visit our recipes sections!


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