Breakfast programs ensure that all students have reliable access to nutritious food in a safe and supportive environment, in order to positively impact health and learning.
School Breakfast
PURPOSE
More Reasons Than You Might Think
There are many reasons why a child might not eat breakfast at home.
Long bus ride to school
Rushed morning routine
Limited access to food
Lack of appetite
Extracurricular activities
Family emergencies
PRINCIPLES
Our Guiding Principles
- Give access to a healthy breakfast in a warm, inviting setting every day.
- Be available to all students at the elementary and high school level.
- Have every breakfast served by welcoming and attentive adults.
- Encourage students to volunteer their time to develop life skills, leadership acumen and self-confidence.
PRINCIPLES
Our Guiding Principles
- Give access to a healthy breakfast in a warm, inviting setting every day.
- Be available to all students at the elementary and high school level.
- Have every breakfast served by welcoming and attentive adults.
- Encourage students to volunteer their time to develop life skills, leadership acumen and self-confidence.
TAILOR MADE
Adaptived to School’s Realities
Solutions for Diverse Needs
- Create nutritious, varied and culturally adapted menus in line with Canada’s Food Guide.
- Serve hot or cold menus in the dining area or classroom, according to each school’s preferences.
Adapted to Community Realities
- Build community capacity through training, skill sharing and food procurement strategies.
- Encourage dialogue. In collaboration with Breakfast Club staff, about traditional foods and incorporating local products in menus.
- Establish discounts on food prices due to local partnerships.
- Improve access to nutrition through regional bulk-buying groups and centralized storage facilities.
FRAMEWORK
A Helping Hand for School Breakfast Programs
Food Donations
Increase food variety, help stretch funding dollars and improve efficiency of the regional food distribution system
Equipment & Funding
Provide required equipment and financial support
Support & Training
Enable mentorship, workshops, volunteering and resources