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.

Highlights:

  • The event chair was Normand Besner, General Manager of Caisse Desjardins Pierre-Boucher, and the emcee was Nadia Bilodeau. The Déjeuner des Grands is a yearly celebratory gathering attended by the Club’s local partners.
  • In order to allow guests to reflect on what they are doing to make a difference in children’s lives and how the Club’s partners can collaborate, a panel discussion was held, featuring Daniel Germain (President and Founder of Breakfast Club of Canada), Judith Côté (Principal of Hubert‑Perron School) and Danielle Beaulieu (President and General Manager of Hôtel Mortagne).
  • The venue and the meal were provided courtesy of Hôtel Mortagne, as they have been every year for the past 14 years, in order to maximize the impact on local children. Hotel staff are also donating their time to serve the food.
  • Over the years, more than $700,000 has been raised by the Déjeuner des Grands.
  • Every year, Breakfast Club of Canada relies on the tremendous support of its South Shore Committee to seek out sponsorships and sell tickets for the event. It is largely due to their energy and enthusiasm that the Déjeuner des Grands continues to be a resounding success year after year.

Quotes:

“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

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.

Highlights:

  • Three breakfast programs in School District No. 52 have started at Prince Rupert Middle School, Charles Hays Secondary School and Roosevelt Park Elementary School. These programs will feed 225 children and youth every morning.
  • Across Canada, after a breakfast program has been established, school principals have reported lower absenteeism, improved attention span and fewer health-related problems.
  • More than 8,800 young British Columbians currently have access to a breakfast program at school. Breakfast Club of Canada supports 181 breakfast programs in the province, 50 of which are in schools with an Indigenous population of 40% or higher.

Quotes:

“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

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:

  • Carey Price hails from the Ulkatcho First Nation in Anahim Lake, British Columbia. He believes in the importance of giving back to youth from his community. He and his wife, Angela, make it a point to take the time to inspire youth to push beyond their limits and dream big.
  • For Breakfast Club of Canada and the Air Canada Foundation, nourishing children is about more than making sure they get a healthy breakfast every morning: it’s about giving them the energy they need to fulfill their potential in a caring, stimulating environment.
  • While they were in Montreal, Kameron, Kimora and Trey were able to watch Carey Price and the Montreal Canadiens in action at the Bell Centre on February 27, from the comfort of the Air Canada loge.
  • Indigenous communities have been a priority for Breakfast Club of Canada for many years. Currently, 269 schools and 31,157 children in Indigenous communities across the country are served by the Club and its partners.

Available for interviews:

  • Angela Price, Breakfast Club of Canada ambassador
  • Tommy Kulczyk, General Manager, Breakfast Club of Canada
  • Valérie Durand, Air Canada Foundation Spokesperson

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:

  • Air Canada Foundation
  • Centre Sheraton Montreal
  • Pacific Coastal Airlines
  • Central Mountain Air
  • Limousine Krystal
  • La Cage – Brasserie sportive
  • McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada
  • Cora Restaurants
  • Pizzeria No. 900
  • La Grande Roue de Montréal
  • iSaute
  • Montreal Science Centre

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

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

At least $5 million required to meet the needs of Canadian children quickly and efficiently  

Montreal, March 20, 2020 – Backed by its network of corporate partners, Breakfast Club of Canada is setting up an emergency fund to support breakfast program enrollees and local community organizations that assist food-insecure families and children throughout Canada during the COVID-19 crisis.

Some 250,000 students usually depend on the Club and its partners for a healthy breakfast every school morning, but the total number of children and youth across the country affected by food insecurity is actually greater than 1 million. To help minimize the repercussions of this crisis on them, Breakfast Club of Canada is reallocating the funds normally earmarked for schools to high-risk regions and established partners that are already well equipped to serve them.

In order to be able to address the needs of children for as long as possible during the crisis, Breakfast Club of Canada is turning to its corporate partners and the general public for help.

A number of partners have already stepped forward and announced a contribution to the Club’s emergency fund: belairdirect and Intact insurance $500k, Danone $200k and Kellogg Canada $150k. Other partners such as Sodexo – Stop Hunger Foundation also have offered their support.

Anyone who wants to contribute to the emergency fund can do so through the Club’s website.

Breakfast Club of Canada invites community organizations that wish to apply for a special grant to fill out an online application.

The emergency fund will:

  • Focus on food-insecure households with children across Canada, including those in Indigenous communities
  • Target high-need neighbourhoods
  • Be administered in collaboration with respected community organizations that are familiar with and rigorously apply hygiene and sanitation measures associated with handling food as well as the requirements developed by public health authorities to control the spread of COVID-19.

Quotes:

“Right now, we need to do everything we can to honour the pledge we made to children 25 years ago and make sure they get the nutrition they need to grow up healthy. We have built a strong network over time and we will be putting it to work now for their benefit.” – Daniel Germain, President and Founder, Breakfast Club of Canada

“Our front-line staff members and our partners are a tremendous resource for Canadian families during these trying times. More than ever, we need to be able to count on one another so we can deliver on our mission and feed children who are experiencing food insecurity.” – Tommy Kulczyk, Managing Director, Breakfast Club of Canada

“For many Canadians, food insecurity is a daily concern but during a crisis, it’s even more so. We are supporting Breakfast Club of Canada and their new emergency fund to ensure that resources are available to those in need.” – Anne Fortin, Senior Vice President, Direct Distribution, and Chief Marketing Officer, belairdirect and Intact insurance

“We feel that in these challenging times, children in Canada need us more than ever. Together with our employees across Canada, Danone believes that we can use our business as a force for good to help feed hungry children and provide them with an access to healthy food. ” – Dan Magliocco, President of Danone Canada

“As always, through our global Kellogg’s Better Days purpose platform, we help deliver critical nourishment to families when they need it most. We are proud to support the efforts of our longstanding partners, Breakfast Club of Canada, to help ensure Canadian families and children continue to get access to the food they need during this unprecedented time.” – Tony Chow, President, Kellogg Canada Inc.

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

Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369

Long-time BCC ambassadors committed to helping food-insecure children across the country have access to healthy nutrition during the COVID-19 crisis

Montreal, March 23, 2020 – Dedicated Breakfast Club of Canada ambassadors Carey and Angela Price have generously announced a $50,000 donation from their Foundation to the Club’s emergency fund to help feed children across Canada during the COVID-19 crisis. The Price family has been involved with the Club for over five years through a variety of initiatives including Shooting for the Stars, an event created in collaboration with the Air Canada Foundation that lets children from Indigenous communities enjoy an incredible week-long experience in Montreal with their hockey hero, and an annual fundraiser of the same name held in Kelowna, B.C. – which to date has raised more than $820,000 to support the Club’s mission.

“We are lucky to have everything we do, when so many people lack access to healthy food. We feel compelled to do our part so that the most vulnerable children and communities in the country, including Indigenous communities, aren’t victims of food insecurity during this crisis,” said Angela Price.

“It’s incredible to be able to count on the support of the Carey and Angela Price Foundation. They’ve been so generous to Breakfast Club of Canada over the years, and this shows once again how invested they are in our mission. I sincerely hope that Angela and Carey’s act of generosity will inspire others to do the same,” said Daniel Germain, President and Founder of Breakfast Club of Canada.

Some 250,000 students usually depend on the Club and its partners for a healthy breakfast every school morning, but the total number of children and youth across the country affected by food insecurity is a greater than 1 million.

At least $5 million is required to meet the needs of Canadian children and families immediately.

To help minimize the repercussions of this crisis on families in need, the Club is supporting local community organizations, who need more financial support than ever, as extra precautions drastically increase the cost of providing each meal.

The Club is calling on the community and corporate partners to help support children in this time of need. For those looking to join the Price family in contributing to the emergency fund, donations can be made through the Club’s website here, or by texting CLUB to 20222 to make a $5 or $20 donation.

To minimize the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on this vulnerable segment of the population, the Club will be issuing special grants through this emergency fund, which community organizations looking for support for their food programs can apply for here.

The emergency fund will:

  • Focus on food-insecure households with children across Canada, including those in Indigenous communities
  • Target high-need neighbourhoods
  • Be administered in collaboration with respected community organizations that are familiar with and rigorously apply hygiene and sanitation measures associated with handling food as well as the requirements developed by public health authorities to control the spread of COVID-19

More than 50 organizations have already applied for assistance from the Club.

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 250,000 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 with Angela Price or someone from Breakfast Club of Canada:

Tatianna Ducklow
Media Relations
Argyle
tducklow@argylepr.com
587-897-7430

Government of Canada announces multimillion-dollar funding package to ensure children and families have access to food during this crisis

Montréal, April 3, 2020 – Today, the Government of Canada took an important step to protect our children and families who are currently facing food insecurity by announcing $100 million in relief for the Canadians who need it most.

$5 million has been allocated to Breakfast Club of Canada through Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to support breakfast program enrollees and local community organizations that assist food-insecure families.

“Since this crisis began, Breakfast Club of Canada and multiple partners across the country have been working tirelessly to ensure kids who depend on school meal programs have access to healthy food during the pandemic,’’ said Daniel Germain, President and Founder of Breakfast Club of Canada. ‘’The mass mobilization and acts of solidarity we have seen on the ground in the face of such challenging times is truly awe-inspiring and makes me incredibly proud to call myself a Canadian. Today’s $5 million commitment from the federal government will allow Breakfast Club of Canada for the next few weeks to continue working with collaborators to feed kids and support the families who need it most.’’

While hundreds of thousands of students usually depend on the Club and its partners for a healthy breakfast every school morning, the total number of children and youth across the country affected by food insecurity is actually greater than 1 million. COVID-19 has hit the most vulnerable Canadians the hardest, and these families and communities require dedicated support during these challenging times to ensure that no child goes hungry.

Our front-line team members, dedicated volunteers and hundreds of community organizations are working around the clock to make sure families don’t have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.

To combat this crisis, Breakfast Club of Canada has created an online emergency relief fund to help families access the funding they need to be administered through a Special Grants Initiative. Individuals can access this initiative through an online portal, located on Breakfast Club of Canada’s website, specifically designed for the COVID-19 crisis.

As the world waits for things to settle, hunger continues and there is no safe place for children to ride out the storm. Alongside our partners, allied organizations and today’s investment from the federal government we will all strive to ensure no child or family faces food insecurity during COVID-19.

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

Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369

Montreal, May 12, 2020 – Since April 29, Uber has been putting its network of drivers to good use by having them deliver food to families in need on behalf of local community organizations. A total of 80,000 deliveries will make it possible for food bank items to be dropped off directly to the doorstep of families and children who might otherwise go hungry.

Deliveries have been spread out over the provinces and major Canadian cities based on the respective proportion of people in food-insecure households, with the aim of making sure a maximum number of families will benefit from this gift.

“With hundreds of thousands of Canadian families experiencing food insecurity as a result of the health crisis, organizations like Breakfast Club of Canada need our help more now than ever before,” said Matthew Price, General Manager of Uber Canada. “Uber Canada welcomes the opportunity to partner with Breakfast Club of Canada and support the families in need.”

“Since schools were shuttered across Canada, we have continued to team up with our partners to ensure kids get enough to eat,” said Tommy Kulczyk, Managing Director of Breakfast Club of Canada. “Their needs are on the rise. We have to keep helping one another. The fact that a company like Uber is offering this delivery service and making sure food gets to families who need it is a wonderful act of kindness.”

Uber has pledged over $6M in free rides, meals, and food deliveries for healthcare workers, seniors, and people in need across Canada. To encourage safety and cleanliness throughout the delivery process, Uber drivers have passed a background check and have been given clear instructions from public health officials about cleaning and disinfection products.

Breakfast Club of Canada set up an emergency fund on March 20 to lend a helping hand to schools and organizations working on the ground, after breakfast programs were suspended in light of school closures. More than 1,000 funding applications have been received thus far from hundreds of organizations and schools from coast to coast. Donations to Breakfast Club of Canada can be made through their website.

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.

About Uber Canada
Uber’s mission is to create opportunity through movement. Co-founder and Canadian entrepreneur Garrett Camp started Uber in 2009 to solve a simple problem: how do you get access to a ride at the touch of a button? More than 15 billion trips later, we’re building products to get Canadians closer to where they want to be. By changing how people, food, and things move through cities, Uber is a platform that opens up the world to new possibilities.

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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

Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369

Montreal, June 3, 2020 – Cantine pour tous and Breakfast Club of Canada are pleased to be working together to feed families in the Greater Montreal. With the situation in the area still a cause for worry, the Club will be reallocating $120,000 of the funding received from the Ville de Montréal to Cantine pour tous and its network so they can support 5,000 extra families every week through the distribution of meals and other food items.

Partners for the past two years, Cantine pour tous and Breakfast Club of Canada share the same goal of making sure children have access to healthy food. In response to the COVID-19 crisis, and in collaboration with dozens of partners and organizations, they have teamed up to leverage one another’s strengths and reach out to as many children and families as possible.

“Our member organizations are well established in their respective communities and closely attuned to their local realities and specific requirements,” said Thibaud Liné, Director of Cantine pour tous. “They are in the best position to identify and quickly address the needs of vulnerable groups in their community, which is particularly important and necessary in crisis situations like this one.”

“Since lockdown measures went into effect, the Club has been working hand in hand with stakeholders at all levels to do more for children,” said Marie-Claude Bienvenue, Vice-President, Government Affairs, Quebec, and Municipal Affairs at Breakfast Club of Canada. “To ensure that no child is food insecure, we are working to put concrete solutions in place with partners like Cantine pour tous to feed children wherever they are.”

“The Ville de Montréal is proud to support this joint effort of Breakfast Club of Canada and Cantine pour tous, which will help feed 5,000 families in our community,” said Mayor Valérie Plante. “For weeks, we have been working with the health network and our community partners to keep this public health crisis from becoming a humanitarian crisis. The Ville de Montréal is committed to being flexible and adjusting to changing circumstances to meet the needs of vulnerable populations. I applaud this initiative, which is aimed at delivering a tangible solution to the food insecurity faced by children and their families.”

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.

About Cantine pour tous

Cantine pour tous is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving food security for everyone in Quebec, especially children and older adults. As the leading provincial network of community organizations, social integration enterprises and collectives that prepare and distribute healthy, affordable meals, Cantine pour tous focuses on partnership and positive action in addressing issues related to food security in Quebec.

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For more information and interview requests:

Nathalie Rochette
Communications Director
Breakfast Club of Canada
nathalie.rochette@breakfastclubcanada.org
514-404-5660

Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369

Lorraine Grouvel
Marketing and Communication Manager
La Cantine pour tous
lorraine@lacantinepourtous.org
514-993-6609

MONTREAL, Quebec, June 10, 2020 – The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation has donated $100,000 to contribute towards Breakfast Club of Canada’s effort in supporting Canadian children and families through the current pandemic. While the Club usually reaches over 240,000 children daily through school nutrition programs, the COVID-19 crisis provided a gateway into rethinking how they help children access nutritious foods.

“When schools closed in March, Breakfast Club of Canada’s efforts were immediately focused on finding new ways to reach children and to continue our mission to feed kids in vulnerable situations,” said Daniel Germain, President and Founder of Breakfast Club of Canada. “We quickly created an Emergency Fund and experienced an overwhelming response from many partners who took action and contributed in this effort. We thank the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for making sure that the increasing needs of communities across Canada are met and that we all get through this tough situation. I wish to thank everyone who is doing their part and continue to work very hard to ensure we reach as many children as possible even in these difficult times. Together, we can take the burden and insecurity off families’ shoulders and bring them hope and smiles.”

This amount will contribute to the Breakfast Club of Canada Emergency Fund, which has allowed for over $8 million to be given to 900 schools and community organizations to ensure children do not suffer from food insecurity through the pandemic.

“During this unprecedented public health emergency, we are especially focused on supporting our communities’ and enabling urgent funding where it is needed most,” said Dee Brown, Executive Director, TELUS Friendly Future Foundation. “Supporting Breakfast Club of Canada and their Emergency Fund is one way we are doing our part in helping organizations across Canada support those most affected by the impact of COVID-19. TELUS Friendly Future Foundation commends Breakfast Club of Canada for its impressive work and for taking care of children and families across the country.”

From parents who have recently lost their income to those who were already struggling to make ends meet before the pandemic, these actions truly help all Canadians. To read testimonials from people helped by Breakfast Club of Canada Emergency Fund, follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

For more information on Breakfast Club of Canada, please visit breakfastclubcanada.org and for more information on the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and to make a donation visit friendlyfuture.com.

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
514-404-5660

Justine Plourde
Communications Advisor, Public Relations
Breakfast Club of Canada
justine.plourde@breakfastclubcanada.org
1-888-442-1217, ext. 3369