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
As students across Canada begin their first full week of classes, CBC Vancouver released a new film that features LunchLAB, a great example of the Farm to School Approach, providing students with access to healthy food, hands-on learning opportunities, and community connections. Directed by Ben Cox, this film explores Lord Roberts Elementary School’s lunchroom and garden,...Read More
There are so many benefits to engaging students in school food programs. This webinar, co-hosted by two of our Atlantic provincial partners, Nourish Nova Scotia, and Food for All NB, explores the value of involving students in school food work and hears from two educators in the provinces that are making it happen. Read More
Are you looking for ideas and inspiration to transform your school snack or meal program? In this webinar, join Nourish Nova Scotia’s Executive Director, Lisa Roberts, as she leads a conversation with 2 school food innovators, Indira Persaud and Jenny Osburn. For more learning from Indira and Jenny’s experiences check out the following resources: Kings...Read More
Photo: Enseigner la nourriture d’abord video, BC Public Service The School Food Development Project (SFDP) is a partnership initiative in Saskatchewan that is working to support schools in the designing and implementation of universal, culturally-appropriate school food programs. As part of this, the project partners have compiled a list of resources ranging from menu plans...Read More
Are you interested in learning how school food programs are engaging their students in food forests and growing food on the land? Check out this recording from the Indigenous School Food Circle’s May 2nd webinar: In this webinar, speakers shared how they established their programs, what they set out to do, how the program has...Read More
Holy Heart of Mary High School, St. John’s, NL Grant term 2022-2024 Holy Heart of Mary High School has partnered with Farm to Cafeteria and Fishing for Success to deepen students’ understanding of food security issues through hands-on learning. June 9, 2024: This is our @farm2cafeteria story submission to end our two years as grant recipients....Read More
Inspired by the farm to school Learning Circle model, in March of 2022, the Let’s Gather! event hosted in Canmore, AB encouraged community members in the Bow Valley to connect and spark dialogue around local and resilient food systems by exploring this theme through the lens of school food. This post shares what inspired the...Read More
