Expertise
- School support
- Child and youth engagement
- Logistics and coordination
- Food safety
Breakfast Club of Canada has Canadian kids’ well-being at heart. Experience has taught us that the only way to have a sustainable impact on children is by working hand in hand with every school’s community. This allows for a more dynamic, nourishing environment, and a greater sense of belonging, which greatly contributes to their success.
WHY PARTNER WITH US?
A Helping Hand
We are present in every province and territory, which means we are aware of the diverse realities across Canada, as well as the fact that every community has specific needs. Agility and adaptability are our strengths. No challenge is insurmountable when it comes to making sure our kids have access to breakfast before class.
Funding & Equipment
- Grants
- Kitchen appliances and tools
- Fundraising support
Network
- Corporate partners
- Governments
- Local organizations
- Food and distribution partners
GUIDING PRACTICES
How We Work
We accept applications year-round from schools, school boards, and community organizations seeking support for breakfast programs offered to school-aged children and youth during the school year.
Build A Sustainable Foundation
- Offer breakfast every school day
- Ensure the breakfast program is universal by encouraging the participation of all students
- Involve leadership from a committed and informed program coordinator and breakfast program committee
- Encourage collaboration with school administration and school staff
- Ensure a system is in place to provide financial accountability and sustainability
- Include ongoing program evaluation
Encourage Healthy Eating Habits
- Offer a nutritious menu that includes food choices consistent with Canada’s Food Guide and provincial or territorial school food and nutrition policies
- Ensure the breakfast menu includes a variety of healthy foods each day, with vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, protein foods, and water
- Prepare meals using healthy cooking methods (e.g., baking, roasting, poaching) with little or no added salt, sugar/sweeteners, and/or fat
- Allow adequate time for students to eat and encourage them to be attentive to their fullness cues
- Promote healthy eating through positive role modeling and food and nutrition education
- Ensure health and nutrition messages are consistent throughout the whole school environment
Create A Safe Physical And Social Environment
- Operate in a location that is safe, universally accessible, and welcoming
- Prepare, store, and serve food and beverages using safe food handling practices in accordance with provincial/territorial regulations and local public health agencies
- Respect and comply with existing school board health, safety, and anaphylaxis policies
- Establish a fun place for children and youth to socialize while sharing a meal
Provide A Child And Youth Focused Breakfast Club
- Welcome and respect every student
- Offer a menu that is culturally appropriate and that accommodates the individual needs of students with food sensitivities
- Ensure students have a voice in their breakfast program
- Include active participation from students, encouraging the development of life skills, leadership, and confidence
- Encourage positive social interactions and nourish self-esteem
Engage The Whole School Community
- Foster a whole school approach by supporting partnerships with the broader school community
- Promote the program within the entire community to ensure students and their families are aware of its existence*
- Actively recruit and manage volunteers including, students, family members and community members
- Build positive relationships between the school and the local community and between students and adult mentors and role models
Be Environmentally Conscious
- Use reusabledishes and utensils
- Minimize food waste and pre-packaged foods
- Recycle and compost food waste using available programs in the community
- Consider starting a food-growing garden on the school site
- Choose locally sourced food when possible
Build Them Up Guide
Nutrition
How to Make Breakfast Fun for Everyone
How to Make Breakfast Fun for Everyone
Understanding the Three Food Categories
Nutrition Guidelines
Monthly Menu Tracker (fillable)
Weekly Menu Tracker (fillable)
Grab & Go Menu Tracker (fillable)
Menu Planners
Single Serving Chart
Recipe Book
Grocery List
Swap This… for That!
Poster – How to grab my Breakfast
Poster – High School – My Breakfast Routine
Poster – My Breakfast Routine
Bin Label Template
Sample – Adapted Breakfast Menu
5 ways to a Greener Breakfast Program
Nurturing Healthy Eaters
Celebrate Special Occasions
Introducing New Foods
Detailed Nutrition Guidelines
Easy to serve Food ideas
Setting a Positive Breakfast Atmosphere
Quebec Only
Cold Breakfast
Cold Plus Breakfast
Alternative Breakfast
Products Catalogue
Eco Friendly Hot Breakfast
Delivery Schedule 2023-2024
Tips and Recommendations
Managing – Food Allergies and intolerances
Votre carnet d’information – Les allergies alimentaires (Only in french)
Anaphylaxis – Using an Auto-injector
Equipment Maintenance Guide
Equipment Inventory
Guide_Financial support
Creative ideas – Roasted soybeans and pumpkin seeds
Creative ideas – Soy nut butter
Creative ideas – hard-boiled eggs
Creative ideas – Baby carrots
Creative ideas – Applesauce
Creative ideas – Apples
Creative ideas – Raisins
Quebec Only – Food Safety (In Nutrition)
MAPAQ – Safe Workspace Poster
MAPAQ – Checklist Poster
MAPAQ : Health and Hygiene Guidelines
Poster – Food Safety is our business
Video – Food safety is our business***
Fiche signalétique – Savon à vaisselle (Only in french)
Affiche -Lavage de main (Only in french)
Température cuisson et conservation des aliments (Only in french)
Thermoguide et les pannes d’électricité (Only in french)
Quoi faire – Avis d’ébullition eau (Only in french)
Refrigerator Temperature Register
Building A Sustainable Foundation
Guiding Practices
2023-2024 Coastal Toolkit
Introductory Webinar for New Administrators
School Coordinator Guidebook
Setting up your breakfast program… step by step
Quebec Only
2023-2024 Toolkit
Voluntary Contribution
Parental Contribution
Prepare for Food Delivery
Video – Let’s make it happen together!
School Information Form
Registration Form – Program
Manage your Food Inventory
Breakfast – Pedagogical Days
Why a breakfast program
Involve Volunteers And The School Community
Volunteer Roles
Be a Volunteer Pamphlet
Quebec Only
Volunteers: Your club’s Human Resources
Volunteer Training
Volunteer Search
Head Volunteer Agreement
Video – Above and beyond team building
Recruitment Poster and Facebook
Breakfast Champions and Volunteers Poster
Volunteers Social Media Post
Breakfast Champions Social Media Post
Coordinator and Head Volunteer Poster
Head Volunteer Social Media Post
Budgeting And Fundraising
Create A Rewarding Environment
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Quebec Only
Breakfast Club Evaluation
Breakfast Programs’ Newsletters
OCTOBER, 2023
Falling Into the Swing of Things!
In this October issue, you will find stories about some of these programs, along with a spotlight on the work done by our programs coordinator and a few recipes to nourish body and mind.
SEPTEMBER, 2023
Back-to-School Season!
With the 2023–2024 school year now in full swing, BCC has a handy set of tools for you to help get your breakfast program up and running.
JUNE, 2023
End the Year Strong!
Your desks are being cleaned out and your summer plans are booked, but we’re not quite to the finish line yet!
APRIL, 2023
Special Edition: Breakfast in Unison 2023!
It takes a tremendous number of individuals, energy and dedication to make breakfast programs successful. BIU is a time to celebrate the many different people that contribute to programs and is a time to highlight the importance of inclusive school breakfast programs.
APRIL, 2023
Can You Feel It? It’s spring !
April brings a shift in the air and the promise of warmer days ahead — not to mention National Volunteer Week!
FEBRUARY, 2023
Mobilize students for Nutrition Month!
With Nutrition Month just around the corner, there might be an energized focus on nourishment and youth engagement in your program. If so, the Club has some ideas to get you started!
Manage your program
