School Nutrition

• Manitoba’s $30M commitment to school nutrition welcomed by local school divisions

  "I know when kids haven't eaten for a day or a couple of days, they are coming in angry, upset and dysregulated," said Matt Henderson from the Winnipeg School Division.

  Economy

  Jan 31
  
• London, Ont. area school meal programs strained under rising food costs

  School meal programs in the London, Ont., area are feeling the pinch of rising food costs and say the time for government help is now.

  Canada

  Jan 20, 2023
  
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• N.S. schools failing to offer healthy lunch options, says auditor general

  The report found that the breakfast programs are successful in offering heathy foods, but schools need to improve their nutritional lunch options. 

  Health

  Sep 20, 2022
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• Taber women’s shelter making lunches for students working online

  With school nutrition programs paused as students learn from home, Safe Haven Women's Shelter Society is making free lunches for Taber students.

  Education

  May 12, 2021
• Canadian students eating less nutritious food during school hours: study

  Canadian children aren't consuming enough protein, calcium and key vitamins during school hours.

  Health

  Aug 23, 2017
• NDP pledges extra $15M annually for school nutrition programs in Ontario

  The New Democrats are promising $15 million annually to expand Ontario school nutrition programs

  Education

  May 30, 2014