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01
Oct

The School Food Development Project: Lunch Lessons Learned

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...
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24
Jul

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

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....
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24
Jul

North Park Secondary School, Community of Love!

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...
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16
Jul

Oilfields High School Vertical Farming All Year Round

Oilfields High School Black Diamond, AB Grant term, 2023-2024 Oilfields High School started a junior and senior course at the beginning of the school year, September 2023.  The senior’s course is from grades 10-12, their work is applied by research assisting challenges with the Vertical Farm has been replacing the flooring, irrigation, solar panels, production,...
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05
Jul

HM MacDonald’s Success Stories

H.M. MacDonald Elementary, Antigonish, NS Grant term, 2023-2024 We sincerely appreciate the funding provided to our school through the Farm to Cafeteria Canada grant.  With these funds we were able to successfully complete multiple projects this year.  Our hopes for this funding were to help our students gain a better understanding of where their food...
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28
Jun

Farm to School Canada Grant: A dream come true for Port Elgin Regional

Port Elgin Regional School, Port Elgin, NB Grant term 2022-2024 I just can’t imagine our school and kitchen without receiving the Farm to School Canada grant. It has been such an added bonus to our work area by giving us the opportunity to purchase all the added equipment and small appliances that have turned our...
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24
Jun

School Food Programs in Canada: 15 Promising Cases

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...
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