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
Nutrition Guidelines
Monthly Menu Tracker (fillable)
Weekly Menu Tracker (fillable)
Grab & Go Menu Tracker (fillable)
Sample Menu Planner – Grab & Go
Sample Menu Planner 2 – Grab & Go
Sample Menu Planner – Week Sit-Down Breakfast Model
Sample Menu Planner – Make-ahead Menu
Sample Menu Planner – Prepared Cold Menu
Sample Menu Planner – Hot Service Menu
Sample Menu Planner – Pre-portioned Menu
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
Recommended Single-Serve Products
5 ways to a Greener Breakfast Program
Nurturing Healthy Eaters
Celebrate Special Occasions
Introducing New Foods
Detailed Nutrition Guidelines
Quebec Only
Cold Menu
Cold PLUS Menu
Alternative Menu
Products Catalogue
Eco-Friendly Hot Menu
Delivery Schedule 2022-2023
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 – 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
Poster MAPAQ – Food Safety
Video – Food safety is our business***
Safety data sheet – Sanitizer
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
2022-2023 Coastal Toolkit
Introductory Webinar for New Administrators
School Coordinator Guidebook
Setting up your breakfast program… step by step
Quebec Only
2022-2023 Toolkit
Voluntary Contribution
Parental Contribution
Prepare for Food Delivery
Video – Let’s make it happen together!
School Information Form
Toolkit – Adapted Breakfast Program
Registration Form – Adapted Program
Documentary – Adapted Program
Club presentation for eligible schools
Manage your Food Inventory
Breakfast – Pedagogical Days
Involve Volunteers And The School Community
Quebec Only
Volunteers: Your club’s Human Resources
Volunteer Training
Head Volunteer Search
Volunteer Search
Administrative Volunteer Search
Head Volunteer Agreement
Agreement – Administrative Volunteer
Volunteer Enrolment
Volunteer Pamphlet
Adopt a club – The Club’s Corporate Volunteering Program
Video – Above and beyond team building
Quebec Only – Recruitment Poster and Facebook
Banner – FB HV
Banner – FB V
Banner – FB AV
Example – Banner – FB HV
Example-Banner – FB V
Example – Banner – FB AV
Budgeting And Fundraising
Quebec Only
Schools Team Breakfast Project
Poster – SchoolTeam Breakfast Project
Cartes-déjeuner des équipes écoles (Only in french)
Template – Payment Tracking
Create A Rewarding Environment
Program Evaluation
Program Evaluation
Quebec Only
Breakfast Club Evaluation
Breakfast Programs’ Newsletters
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!
DECEMBER, 2022
Wrap Up the Year with Some Fun(draising)!
As many of you pull on your hats and mitts and embrace the winter season, we want to fuel your programs with a few palate-pleasing recipes and some thoughts about how to get your school community more involved in your breakfast program.
OCTOBER, 2022
A Fa-boo-lous Newsletter for Halloween!
With the days getting shorter and shorter, a little boost of VitaminC is definitely in order! This latest edition of our newsletter features some helpful tools, a couple of stories that are sure to move and inspire you and a recipe you’re sure to “fall” for.
SEPTEMBER, 2022
Back-to-School Season!
With the 2022–2023 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, 2022
Summer is Here!
It’s the end of another school year! We have one last newsletter for you, with lots of ideas for wrapping up your breakfast program, along with some stories to celebrate National Indigenous History Month. Enjoy!
APRIL, 2022
Volunteers in the Spotlight!
With a successful National Volunteer Week behind us and Breakfast in Unison just a few weeks away, volunteers across the country are in the spotlight!
FEBRUARY, 2022
A Strong Start to 2022!
The first newsletter of 2022 is here! For the occasion, we are happy to share with you stories from breakfast programs and help you prepare for Nutrition Month.
DECEMBER, 2021
Let’s Get Ready for the Holidays!
Breakfast Club of Canada is celebrating the Holidays with recipes, crafts and inspiring stories about young volunteers!
Manage your program
