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Four Directions Program Supports Healthy Eating and Having Greater Access to Food for Students

July 24, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Beaver Brae Public School, Kenora, ON Grant term, 2023-2024 The Four Directions Program at Beaver Brae Secondary School in Kenora Ontario has been the source of food for students in high school for the last few years. With a decrease to lunch programs within high schools, students’ only other option for food is the cafeteria....

Jul

North Park Secondary School, Community of Love!

July 24, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

North Park Secondary School, Brampton, ON Grant term, 2023-2024 North Park Secondary School is an exceptional high school in Brampton, Ontario, known for its business programs. Welcome to our friendly community of Love 1,345 students! Our Breakfast Nutrition Program serves over 50 students every day, providing nutritious choices that ensure both satisfaction and satiety. The...

Jul

What we heard: farmers’ roundtable on school food in Ontario

July 19, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed, Resource Centre: Local Food & Farmers

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Learning Hydroponics at Tecumseh Public School

July 16, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Tecumseh Public School, London, ON Grant term, 2023-2024 Tecumseh Public School is a K-8 school with under 400 students located in Old South in London, Ontario. The staff, students, and community are extremely supportive of new school initiatives that provide authentic and experiential learning experiences for the Tecumseh community. The grant was used to purchase...

Jun

Oakridge Public School: A Healthy Initiative Blossoms

June 25, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed

Oakridge Public School, Mississauga, ON Grant term 2023-24 Nestled in the serene landscape of Oakridge Public School, a healthy initiative blossomed – the Farm to School Dig In! Seed Grants Program. In this haven of learning, where the laughter of children harmonized with the rustle of leaves, young minds from Kindergarten to Grade 5 students...

Jun

Cobourg Collegiate Institute’s Seed Grant Project

June 11, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed, Indigenous School Story, Resource Centre: Indigenous Communities

Cobourg Collegiate Institute, Cobourg, ON Grant term, 2023-2024 The Environment Club at Cobourg Collegiate Institute embarked on a significant project aimed at promoting sustainability and healthy eating habits within our campus community. This initiative involved the construction and implementation of a Grow Tower as part of the Dig In! Seed Grant Project. The purpose of...

Jun

Let’s Grow Together!

June 11, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed, Indigenous School Story, Resource Centre: Indigenous Communities

McCrosson-Tovell School, Sleeman, ON Grant term, 2023-2024 McCrosson-Tovell School is in Bergland. A small town in Northwestern Ontario near Lake of the Woods. We are a K-3 school with eleven students. Our gardening journey began with the goal of introducing the students to the joys of growing their own food. With the support of the...

Jun

Nourishing Roots: The Vital Role of Community Learning and Food

June 11, 2024F2CC adminHome Page Blog Feed, Indigenous School Story, Resource Centre: Indigenous Communities

École Secondaire Cochrane High School, Cochrane, ON Grant term 2022-2024 Our small Northern Ontario high school has benefited immensely from receiving a Farm to School grant in 2022! Though there have been so many positive highlights, we are especially proud of how our students’ understanding of Indigenous connections to land and food sources has significantly...