TESTIMONIAL

“Sometimes in the morning, me and my mom are in a rush to get to school. Then if I miss breakfast, I can go to the breakfast program and eat. It’s very important to eat, and if you don’t eat enough, you won’t grow.”

“As a parent, as soon as I started sending my boy to breakfast his behaviour changed for the better in the classroom. I began getting less phone calls home. His engagement in class was instant because the breakfast room is a place for students not only to eat, but to interact socially with each other. It is a community environment. The breakfast the school is able to provide is healthier than the breakfast we are able to provide at home and it’s made a huge difference for our family.”

“The breakfast program has significantly improved students’ ability to learn by ensuring they start the day well-nourished and ready to focus. It creates a more equitable and supportive environment where all children feel included and cared for. Knowing they will be fed helps them feel secure and fully engaged in school. We have observed noticeable improvements in students’ nutritional habits, mood, behavior, and overall well-being. The program also strengthens the sense of community and contributes to a more positive school climate, with students attending more regularly, arriving on time, and starting their day excited and ready to learn.”

“I have many stories I could share, but what stands out the most for me is the relationships that have been built among students as well as staff. Because of staff volunteering, myself included, I got the chance to get to know all the students in the school, which I have observed has had a positive impact on school culture. Students are comfortable approaching any staff member because of the inclusive relationships and environment that exist at EDS.”