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3 Ways Nutrition Influences Student Learning Potential and School Performance

January 23, 2020 by Nicola Lyle

“Several studies show that nutritional status can directly affect mental capacity among school-aged children.” 

To read the full article, click Here. 

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Making Milk Affordable, Accessible | Dairy Farmers of Ontario partners with Student Nutrition Ontario

January 23, 2020 by SNO-Viviane

Ontario students will receive more milk through local school nutrition programs, thanks to a new partnership between Student Nutrition Ontario (SNO) and Dairy Farmers of Ontario (DFO), which launched Nov. 1, 2019.

To read the full article, click here (page 24).

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Food forecast shows Canadians will pay more for meat and vegetables in 2020 | Toronto Star

December 4, 2019 by SNO-Viviane

Food prices to surge in 2020 according to Canada’s Food Price Report.  “We are definitely expecting a harder year for families when it comes to food affordability”, says lead author.  

Read the full article in the Toronto Star.

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Government of Canada Announces the First-Ever Food Policy for Canada

June 25, 2019 by SNO-Viviane

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau announced the creation of a national food policy last week, including the first steps towards the creation of a National School Food Program.

Access to nutritious food is one of the largest barriers to education facing Canadian students. A National School Food Program will support the critical work of Student Nutrition Programs across the country. By providing healthy and nutritious meals and snacks to students, Student Nutrition programs allow students to focus and succeed in the classroom. 

 

Read the full announcement here. 

Filed Under: News Tagged With: canada, national school food program, student nutrition

SNO Partner Spotlight

March 15, 2019 by SNO-Viviane

No child should go hungry. But it’s only through the support of our partners that Student Nutrition Ontario can tackle the issue of child hunger in Ontario.

Partner Spotlight: Egg Farmers of Ontario

Starting in 2015, Egg Farmers of Ontario has generously been providing Student Nutrition Ontario with financial support, enabling nutrition programs to purchase millions of healthy (and delicious!) eggs.

Eggs are an egg-cellent source of protein, vitamins and minerals. And, they help keep students full and focused throughout the school day. A great big thank you to the Egg Farmers of Ontario for helping us keep children well-nourished, giving them the foundation they need to learn and thrive.

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Canada Food Guide

February 7, 2019 by SNO-Viviane

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It’s TOONIES Time!

January 21, 2019 by SNO-Viviane

February 1 to 21, 2019

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Vision 2018

January 10, 2019 by SNO-Viviane

Visit us at the Vision 2018 Conference!

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