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A NEW PARTNERSHIP TO HELP FEED CANADIAN CHILDREN EVERY MORNING
Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and Breakfast Club of Canada join forces,
with a $500,000 contribution over the next 5 years
Boucherville, February 5, 2020 – In an effort to further expand their impact, the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has chosen to embrace a national cause that is directly linked to their mission of meeting the fundamental basic need of good nutrition. As a result, a $500,000 contribution will be made to the Club over the next five years to help it establish additional breakfast programs, backed by the support of volunteers, youth and various communities.
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“We are proud to partner with Breakfast Club of Canada. This joint commitment will allow us to provide food security to the communities facing the greatest need. Through the Club’s various programs, Sodexo employees will have numerous opportunities to volunteer their time and talent.”
– Suzanne Bergeron, Chair, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
“We hope to take advantage of this partnership to improve existing resources with regard to child nutrition. To make this happen, we need to work closely not only with school administrations but also with the surrounding communities so that the impact of our breakfast programs reaches beyond serving them a healthy morning meal every day.”
– Judith Barry, Co-Founder and Director, Impact and Sustainable Solutions, Breakfast Club of Canada
About Breakfast Club of Canada
Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a charitable organization that provides funding, equipment, training and support to school breakfast programs across the country. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Club is dedicated to ensuring every child starts their day with a nutritious morning meal, in a safe and secure environment. Accredited by Imagine Canada as a trustworthy charity, Breakfast Club of Canada is present in 1,809 schools from coast to coast feeding over 243,500 children every school morning. To learn more visit breakfastclubcanada.org or find us on social media.
About the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
Our mission is to be a driving and creative force that contributes to a hunger-free nation. The Foundation supports innovative programs that focus on elevating communities and empowering women through skills training and mentoring programs to break the cycle of poverty. The Foundation encourages Sodexo employees’ spirit of service in support of hunger-related initiatives in their local communities.
About Sodexo in Canada
Sodexo delivers a wide range of customized solutions, designed to optimize work and living environments. Sodexo has been providing food and facilities management services in Canada for over 40 years, with a focus on enhancing well-being, work processes and safety. With over 145 clients in the corporate, education, healthcare and energy and resources segments, Sodexo is a market leader in Canada. Sodexo has been recognized as a top employer for the past seven consecutive years. Sodexo is proud to have created the Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation, an independent charitable organization that has raised over $3 million to fight hunger and donated more than one million meals to at-risk youth across Canada since 2007.
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For more information:
Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369
LOCAL GOODNESS SERVED UP AT BREAKFAST PROGRAMS ACROSS QUEBEC
Québec Maple Syrup Producers and Citadelle renew their support
for Breakfast Club of Canada, with a donation of thousands of litres of “liquid gold”
Boucherville, February 12, 2020 – In an effort to ensure Quebec children have access to nutritious, locally sourced foods, Québec Maple Syrup Producers (QMSP) and Citadelle Maple Syrup Producers’ Cooperative are proud to renew their support for Breakfast Club of Canada. As a result, over the next three years, young breakfast club enrollees in Quebec will be able to enjoy delicious maple products as part of select breakfast dishes.
In addition to donating more than $50,000 a year in maple products for the next three years, Citadelle and QMSP will work together with the Club’s team of nutrition professionals to ensure the sensible use of maple syrup. This “liquid gold” is an excellent substitute for refined sugar in many recipes as it is a much better source of vitamins and minerals.
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“We are proud to help feed children across Quebec. The Club’s mission to support the next generation by helping them start their day on the right foot is very important to us. We are pleased to donate a delicious product that is part of our cultural heritage to put a smile on their face in the morning.”
– Serge Beaulieu, President, Quebec Maple Syrup Producers, and Michel Labbé, Chair of Citadelle Maple Syrup Producers’ Cooperative
“Quebec maple syrup producers have been supporting the Club for 13 years now, and we are delighted to be able to count on their ongoing support. We are all proud of Quebec maple syrup and thrilled to be able to bring kids this touch of sweetness and flavour a few mornings a month.”
– Aryann-Sarah Veilleux, Senior Advisor, Corporate Partnerships, Breakfast Club of Canada
About Québec Maple Syrop Producers and the Maple from Quebec brand
The mission of the Québec Maple Syrup Producers is to promote the interests of Québec’s maple producers and to develop the production and sale of Québec maple products to their full potential while respecting the principles of sustainable development. The organization represents some 11,300 producers and 7,400 businesses whose hard work has made Quebec responsible for an average of 72% of the world’s maple syrup production on an annual basis. The Québec Maple Syrup Producers proudly support the Maple from Quebec brand and coordinate the international marketing and promotional efforts for Canadian maple products on behalf of Canada’s maple industry. The organization also leads and directs the International Maple Research and Innovation Network.
ABout Citadelle Maple Syrup Producers’ Cooperative
Founded in 1925, Citadelle Maple Syrup Producers’ Cooperative processes and markets the fruits of the labour of nearly 2,000 producers who are committed to the pursuit of excellence. Its maple, honey and cranberry products are distributed around the world in a wide assortment of forms and formats that preserve their purity and taste. This quest for excellence has earned Citadelle multiple honours, including the SIAL Canada and SIAL Innovation Paris awards, as well as recognition at the national level for its maple products. Today, Citadelle has a membership of 2,000 family producers (maple syrup, honey and cranberry) and is one of the largest international suppliers of 100% pure maple syrup, exporting products to over 45 countries.
About Breakfast Club of Canada
Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada, now in its 25th-anniversary year, has been committed to nurturing the potential of children by ensuring that as many as possible have access to a nutritious breakfast served in an environment that promotes their self-esteem. 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 helps feed more than 243,500 children and youth in 1,809 schools across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org.
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For more information:
Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369
MONTREAL’S SOUTH SHORE BUSINESS COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER TO SUPPORT KIDS
14th annual Déjeuner des Grands de la Rive-Sud
raises $100,000 for Breakfast Club of Canada
Boucherville, February 14, 2020 – “It takes a village to raise a child”: More than 450 people from the educational, philanthropic, political and business communities in the Montérégie region of Quebec joined together on Valentine’s Day to prove the old saying right once again. Their goal: to help make sure local children have access to a nutritious breakfast every school morning. Held annually at Hôtel Mortagne in Boucherville, the event raised the tidy sum of $100,202 this year.
During the breakfast, the Club’s partners discussed various ways they could work together to do even more for the younger generation. Guests were treated to two touching presentations by students of Hubert-Perron School as well as a testimonial from Ines Badr, the site coordinator at Sainte-Claire School in Brossard. These were poignant reminders for partners of why their support for the Club, now in its 25th-anniversary year, is essential.
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“Three years ago, the breakfast program at Sainte-Claire School was on the verge of shutting down. They didn’t have anyone to fill the role of site coordinator. I told myself I couldn’t let that happen. I called to set up my first morning shift as a volunteer… and I haven’t looked back since. I’m incredibly lucky to watch as students enjoy a good, healthy breakfast every morning and leave full and happy. I’ve earned their trust, and they feel comfortable confiding in me. I’ve even helped some of them deal with bullying, which allows them be more focused in the classroom.”
– Ines Badr, site coordinator, Sainte-Claire School, Brossard, Quebec; mother of three children, law student and teller at Desjardins
“In the Montérégie region, close to 3,000 lucky children in 46 schools get a nutritious breakfast every morning before they start their school day. The reason we can contribute to the well-being of so many students is because of the support we get from our partners – the people who are driving and inspiring change in their communities. On behalf of all of our kids, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!”
– Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager, Breakfast Club of Canada
“I’m so pleased to see all these people joining forces for children. As a business leader, I can say there’s nothing more rewarding than watching employees embrace our core values and make them come to life. I couldn’t be prouder of our Desjardins staff members who volunteer their time and help make the Montérégie region such a wonderful place to learn, grow and live. I hope the Club keeps up their important and life-changing work for many years to come.”
– Normand Besner, Honorary Event Chair and General manager, Caisse Desjardins Pierre-Boucher
About Breakfast Club of Canada
Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a charitable organization that provides funding, equipment, training and support to school breakfast programs across the country. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Club is dedicated to ensuring every child starts their day with a nutritious morning meal in a safe and secure environment. Accredited by Imagine Canada as a trustworthy charity, Breakfast Club of Canada is present in 1,809 schools from coast to coast, feeding over 243,500 children every school morning. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or find us on social media.
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For more information:
Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369
THREE BREAKFAST PROGRAMS LAUNCH IN PRINCE RUPERT TO HELP STUDENTS JUMP START THEIR SCHOOL DAY
BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS WORK TOGETHER TO BETTER THE LIVES OF LOCAL CHILDREN AND YOUTH
Prince Rupert, BC – February 25, 2020 – Today, thanks to the joint efforts of Pembina Pipeline Corporation, the Prince Rupert Port Authority, Ridley Terminals, Breakfast Club of Canada and School District No. 52, 225 children and youth will enjoy a nutritious breakfast every school morning. Collectively, these organizations have made it possible for students from Prince Rupert Middle School, Charles Hays Secondary School and Roosevelt Park Elementary School to start their day nourished, energized and ready to learn.
A breakfast program is more than providing a healthy meal; it is a way to unite communities around the success of their children and youth. The Club believes it is essential to take time to educate students on proper nutrition and the impact it has on their actions. Recently, at Prince Rupert Middle School, they have successfully eliminated the use of disposable dishes and cutlery, thus educating students about the importance of sustainability.
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“Breakfast Club of Canada firmly believes in the importance of joining forces with partners across all sectors of society to benefit the next generation. We can all do good by our kids, whether it’s by giving of our time, money, food or influence. This project is an amazing testament to what we can accomplish together. Thank you to Pembina, the Prince Rupert Port Authority and Ridley Terminals Inc. We are also grateful to School District No. 52 for their trust and for allowing us to be a part of their school community.”
– Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager at Breakfast Club of Canada
“School District No. 52 is pleased to team up with Breakfast Club of Canada to bring these school breakfast programs to life. Research shows a strong link between a good healthy breakfast in the morning and positive academic and social outcomes. We also would like to acknowledge our partners at the Prince Rupert Port Authority, Ridley Terminals and Pembina for their continued support of our students. Thank you!”
– Irene Lapierre, Superintendent of Schools for School District No. 52
“Pembina is a proud new member of the Prince Rupert community, and we’re excited to come together and celebrate the launch of these three breakfast programs that will help even more kids in Prince Rupert start their days with a healthy meal. Through our $5 million signature partnership with Breakfast Club of Canada, Fuel 4 Thought, Pembina supports breakfast programs across our communities. We believe that a healthy breakfast is critical to ensuring that all kids have the opportunity to reach their full potential, and are honoured to be able to extend these programs to Prince Rupert in collaboration with our partners.”
– Jaret Sprott, Pembina’s Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Facilities, and Executive Sponsor of Fuel 4 Thought
“The Prince Rupert Port Authority is committed to the community. We’re always grateful for the opportunity to do our part for the next generation through a variety of investment and donation programs. We believe that the foundation of a community’s healthy future lies in its youngest members and that the support they receive from the start is critical to their long-term development. We are proud to partner with this important initiative to expand breakfast programs in School District No. 52. Breakfast Club of Canada is a proven vehicle to help local children reach their full potential, one breakfast at a time.”
– Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority
“Ridley Terminals is happy to be sponsoring such a great program for students in our community. A good breakfast provides the essential nutrients for our students to start the day with energy in order to concentrate better while in school.”
– Michelle Bryant-Gravelle, Corporate Affairs Manager at Ridley Terminals Inc.
About Breakfast Club of Canada
Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a charitable organization that provides funding, equipment, training and support to school breakfast programs across the country. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Club is dedicated to ensuring every child starts their day with a nutritious morning meal in a safe and secure environment. Accredited by Imagine Canada as a trustworthy charity, Breakfast Club of Canada is present in 1,809 schools from coast to coast, feeding over 243,500 children every school morning. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org or find us on social media.
About Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Calgary-based Pembina Pipeline Corporation is a leading transportation and midstream service provider that has been serving North America’s energy industry for over 60 years. Pembina owns an integrated system of pipelines that transport various hydrocarbon liquids and natural gas products produced primarily in western Canada. The Company also owns gas gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business. Pembina’s integrated assets and commercial operations along the majority of the hydrocarbon value chain allow it to offer a full spectrum of midstream and marketing services to the energy sector. Pembina is committed to identifying additional opportunities to connect hydrocarbon production to new demand locations through the development of infrastructure that would extend Pembina’s service offering even further along the hydrocarbon value chain. These new developments will contribute to ensuring that hydrocarbons produced in the Western Canadian Sedimentary Basin and the other basins where Pembina operates can reach the highest value markets throughout the world. For more information, visit www.pembina.com.
About Prince Rupert Port Authority
The Prince Rupert Port Authority oversees the Port of Prince Rupert, Canada’s leading-edge port in trade growth, maritime safety, environmental stewardship, and community partnership. Its mandate is to facilitate and expand the movement of cargo and passengers through the Port. With the distinct advantage of being the closest North American port to Asia by up to three days, Prince Rupert is uniquely positioned on the shortest trade route between the world’s most dynamic economies—an ideal location to serve shippers and producers, facilitate trade, and grow the Canadian economy.
About Ridley Terminals Inc.
Ridley Terminals Inc. (RTI) has a reputation of providing professional, reliable, and efficient services to customers, as well as maintaining an excellent safety record. RTI is uniquely positioned to play an important role in supporting exports from North America to meet a growing global demand. RTI offers a high level of quality, reliable and uninterrupted services. Located on Ridley Island in Prince Rupert, British Columbia, RTI can offer customer reduced sailing time to Asia; by more than one day compared to Vancouver, and nearly three days vis-à-vis Long Beach, California. It’s 9,000 tonnes per hour ship loading system is the fastest on the West Coast and its berth can handle Cape size vessels up to 250,000 Dead Weight Tonnes. It is a truly World Class facility, with loading rates that can match or exceed the largest terminals in Australia or South Africa.
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For more information:
Breakfast Club of Canada
Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
Pembina Pipeline Corporation
Sarah Kenny
Senior Advisor, Communications
403-691-7601 or 1-844-775-6397
media@pembina.com
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Monika Cote
Manager, Corporate Communications
250-627-2550
mcote@rupertport.com
Ridley Terminals Inc
Cordell Dixon
Vice President, Finance
250-624-9511
cdixon@rti.ca
THREE INDIGENOUS CHILDREN MEET THEIR HOCKEY HERO, CAREY PRICE, THANKS TO BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA AND THE AIR CANADA FOUNDATION
For the sixth year in a row, Shooting for the Stars treats three lucky children to a week-long lineup of special activities
Montreal, March 3, 2020 – Young people sometimes need a helping hand to achieve their full potential and see just how far their dreams can carry them. That is precisely why Breakfast Club of Canada and the Air Canada Foundation joined forces for the sixth consecutive year to give three children from Indigenous communities in British Columbia the opportunity to experience an extraordinary week. Kameron, Kimora and Trey crossed the country to explore Montreal and meet Carey and Angela Price, paragons of perseverance and Breakfast Club of Canada ambassadors.
During their stay, the trio visited a number of popular attractions, including La Grande Roue de Montréal and the Montreal Science Centre, and were given a guided tour of the Bell Centre. They also enjoyed some very special moments with Carey and Angela Price, both on the ice and after the game on February 27.
Highlights:
Available for interviews:
Quotes:
“We feel privileged to be able to make our dreams come true every day. By taking part in the Shooting for the Stars event for the past six years, we’ve been able to tell children that nothing is impossible if you keep at it. Children from Indigenous communities may need to hear this message more often, and we gladly share it with them, year after year.”
— Angela and Carey Price, Breakfast Club of Canada ambassadors
“At Breakfast Club of Canada, we work every day to maximize children’s chances of taking their dreams to the next level. Partners like the Air Canada Foundation are how we make this happen. We also rely on the contributions of ambassadors like Angela and Carey Price, who place a high priority on children and their success.”
— Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager, Breakfast Club of Canada
“For the Air Canada Foundation, nothing is more important than children’s wellbeing and helping them dream big. Shooting for the Stars is an opportunity to create a special experience for children who deserve to feel inspired and to explore what the future could hold for them. Beyond this trip, we encourage them to persevere in everything they undertake and to reach their full potential.”
— Valérie Durand, Spokesperson, Air Canada Foundation
Thank you to our generous partners, without whom Shooting for the Stars would not be possible:
About Breakfast Club of Canada
Founded in 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada is a charitable organization that provides funding, equipment, training and support to school breakfast programs across the country. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the Club is dedicated to ensuring every child starts their day with a nutritious morning meal, in a safe and secure environment. Accredited by Imagine Canada as a trustworthy charity, Breakfast Club of Canada is present in 1,809 schools from coast to coast feeding over 243,500 children every school morning. To learn more visit breakfastclubcanada.org or find us on social media.
About the Air Canada Foundation
The Air Canada Foundation, a not-for-profit organization focused on the health and well-being of children and youth, was launched in 2012. It offers both financial and in-kind support to Canadian registered charities. Core programs include the Hospital Transportation Program, which donates Aeroplan Miles to 15 pediatric hospitals across Canada, enabling sick children to access the medical care they need but which are unavailable locally. The Air Canada Foundation, in collaboration with the airline, also engages directly in fundraising activities, such as the Every Bit Counts program, which encourages Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge customers to donate loose change of all denominations aboard flights or through collection containers available in Air Canada Maple Leaf Lounges. The Foundation also offers continued support to major health-related causes that benefit Canadians and is an active participant in international humanitarian relief activity as the need arises. For more information about the Air Canada Foundation, please visit www.aircanada.com/foundation or the 2018 Corporate Sustainability Report, Citizens of the World, online at www.aircanada.com/citizensoftheworld.
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For more information and interview requests:
Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369
Nathalie Rochette
Communications Director
Breakfast Club of Canada
nathalie.rochette@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3348
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA CALLS FOR COLLABORATION TO ENSURE CHILDREN DON’T GO HUNGRY DURING THE CURRENT CRISIS
Montreal, March 17, 2020 – Breakfast Club of Canada is teaming up with its corporate partners and community organizations on the ground to make sure all children across the country have access to nutritious food during these challenging times, which are changing by the hour.
“The Club’s top priority is to continue to support the 250,000 Canadian children who receive a wholesome morning meal every day through a breakfast program. With the support of our partners, we are working to set up various initiatives that can be rolled out quickly,” said Daniel Germain, President and Founder of Breakfast Club of Canada.
“We are very proud of everyone who is part of the Club’s family for jumping up to the plate and being proactive in seeking out solutions so that no child gets left out,” said Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager of Breakfast Club of Canada. “Working together as a team, we can come up with innovative solutions for kids.”
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 helps feed more than 243,500 children and youth in 1,809 schools across the country. To learn more, visit breakfastclubcanada.org.
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For more information and interview requests:
Nathalie Rochette
Communications Director
Breakfast Club of Canada
nathalie.rochette@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3348
514-404-5660