The School Food Development Project (SFDP), hosted by a team out of the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine’s Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, explored the intersection of food and culture in schools. The goal was to centre First Nations and Métis students, their families and their communities (both on and off reserve) in...Read More
The Seeds of Inspiration Educational Program was created by our friends at Plant a Seed & See What Grows Foundation who are dedicated to creating opportunities for children to explore the outdoors and be inspired by the breathtaking wonders of the natural world around them. Free through the program, schools can request storybooks and workbooks, developed...Read More
Chateauguay Valley Regional High School, Ormstown, Quebec Grant term 2022-2024 Farm-to-Cafeteria Canada Grant enables rural high school to optimize indoor and outdoor spaces for food growth. Chateauguay Valley Regional High School dives into food production; Farm to Cafeteria Canada Grant enables rural high school to optimize indoor and outdoor spaces for food growth. Chateauguay Valley...Read More
May 24, 2024 Publisher: University of Saskatchewan and Coalition for Healthy School Food This report responds to a need for insight into the operational details of school food programs that exist to meet the diverse needs of communities across Canada. It is the first in a series that will form a how-to guide for school...Read More
Witset Elementary School, Witset, BC Grant term 2022-2024 Check out Witset Elementary’s video below showing their outdoor garden and greenhouse and food-related activities. Students participated in harvesting in September and then processed the food for a school-wide Harvest celebration. Staff, students, and parents were very excited and proud to be a part of the celebration. Read More
When considering common language, we often think of the words we use in our everyday conversations within our distinctive regions – language holds our stories, that have been with our families and cultures since time immemorial and will continue to grow and shape our cultures into the generations ahead. However, we may not think about...Read More
F2CC is a non-Indigenous organization. However, since 2011, when we were established, we have committed to supporting Indigenous food systems in our funded projects and food literacy activities. We have funded and supported two 2-year $50,000 community-led learning circle initiatives and given grants of up to $10,000 to 193 schools in Canada, of which 54...Read More
Whitewood School, Whitewood, SK Grant term 2022-2024 Whitewood School has been extremely grateful for the Farm to School Canada Grant as it has provided numerous healthy experiences for our students and staff. With the grant money, we have purchased garden towers that we use year-round as well as seeds and supplies needed for their maintenance. ...Read More
On April 1, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a $1 billion investment over 5 years in a National School Food Program, delivering on its 2021 election platform commitment. Congratulations to the Government of Canada on this historic achievement, and thank you to the many staff and decision-makers that made it possible for their collaboration....Read More
In this webinar hosted by the Lake Superior Living Labs Network (LSLLN), four panellists shared their experiences working in school food systems by bringing food into the classroom, kitchen and cafeteria for kids in early care through post-secondary institutions. Presenters shared their experiences from the US and Canada, with a common theme of using food...Read More
