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Ontario to Invest $5 Million in Student Nutrition Programming | A Statement from SNO 

October 5, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

Ontario to Invest $5 Million in Student Nutrition Programming | A Statement from SNO

Today, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, Hon. Michael Parsa and the Minister of Education, Hon. Stephen Lecce announced an additional $5 million investment in Ontario’s Student Nutrition Program and the First Nations Student Nutrition Program (read news release here).   

The investment comes at a critical time, as food prices continue to rise and healthy and nutritious food becomes less affordable to families across the province. The need for student nutrition programs is at an all-time high with more children and youth participating than ever before. 

To build on their investment, the Government of Ontario has partnered with SNO and several other organizations (Breakfast Club of Canada, The Schad Foundation, and the Grocery Foundation) to launch the Healthy Students Brighter Ontario campaign, which will help fundraise the remaining $5 million needed. We are so very grateful for the commitment and hard work of the partners who have already helped raise $1.67 million for this campaign with support from The Arrell Family Foundation, Peter Gilgan Foundation, Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security, The Honourable Margaret McCain, and The Sprott Foundation.  

To get involved and contribute to a brighter future for our children and for our province, visit our donation page. You can also learn more about the Healthy Students, Brighter Ontario Campaign here. Organizations and businesses that want to get involved can contact Student Nutrition Ontario. 

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: food security, student nutrition, student nutrition programs

Canada is the only G7 country without a national school food program. Advocates say it’s time | CBC News

October 2, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

Canada is the only country in the G7 that doesn’t have a national school food program. Researchers say that as high inflation affects food prices, more children need access to these programs — but community groups say they need stable funding from the federal government to keep everyone fed.

To read more, click here.

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: canada, national school food program, student nutrition programs

Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students | CityNews

May 29, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

Advocacy groups, teachers’ unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province. In a letter sent to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa on Wednesday, the collection of organizations said many children in Ontario are facing food insecurity that forces them to rely on food banks for their nutritional needs.

Read the full article here: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2023/05/24/ontario-free-school-breakfast-lunch/ 

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: food security, student nutrition, student nutrition programs

Rising food prices hit more than your grocery bill | About That

April 20, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

Rising food prices in Canada are impacting student nutrition programs and the kids who rely on them. More and more students are going to school hungry — and with the rising cost to feed each student, organizers of school meal programs are worried they won’t be able to keep up with the demand. A National School Food Program for Canada could be the saving grace. 

CBC’s ‘About That’ team recently spoke to students, staff and experts across the country about the impact of inflation on school meal programs, and what will happen if meal program budgets run dry. 

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/T07azHzFqm4 

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: children nutrition, food security, national school food program, student nutrition programs

Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high | CP24

March 27, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

Statistics Canada reports that, in February, the cost of groceries rose 10.6% compared with a year before, with pantry staples increasing by nearly double the overall inflation rate for food purchased from stores. Though the food inflation rate is down from January, the price of food continues to rise.  Student Nutrition Programs struggle to keep up with demand.

To read more, click below:

https://www.cp24.com/news/food-inflation-in-canada-shows-signs-of-easing-but-grocery-prices-to-remain-high-1.6322590

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: children nutrition, food security, student nutrition

With food costs soaring and no national program, Canadian schools struggle to feed students | Globe and Mail

March 15, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

As we approach the end of the school year, Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) are facing tighter budgets due to rising food prices, and increased demand from families struggling to keep food on the table. A National School Food Program could help ensure that SNPs can continue to provide nourishing food to children, every school day.

To read more, click below:
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-school-food-programs-rising-costs/

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: children nutrition, feed children, national school food program, student nutrition programs

Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won’t easy any time soon | CP24

February 27, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

This week, Statistics Canada reported that grocery prices rose 11.4% in January, when compared to last year. Among those prices, the cost of bread rose 18.1%, eggs rose 15.6%, and fresh or frozen chick costs increased 14%. As food inflation continues without an end in sight, many families are struggling to make ends meet.

To read more, click here. 

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: food security, nutrition, student nutrition programs

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News

February 22, 2023 by SNO-Viviane

No slowdown in cost of groceries. Inflation slows to 5.9% in January, but grocery prices are up 11.4% compared to last year and show no sign of cooling down. Student nutrition programs continue to struggle.

To read more, click below:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-inflation-january-1.6754818 

Filed Under: News, Student Nutrition Programs Tagged With: food security, student nutrition, student nutrition programs

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  • Ontario to Invest $5 Million in Student Nutrition Programming | A Statement from SNO 
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  • Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students | CityNews
  • Rising food prices hit more than your grocery bill | About That
  • Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high | CP24

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