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A Promising Step Forward for School Food in Canada
🍎 A Promising Step Forward for School Food in Canada
New agreements between the federal, provincial, and territorial governments mark a major milestone for school food. Backed by $1B over five years, they pave the way for a healthier, more equitable future for every child and every youth. Discover what this means — and how you can help make universal school food a lasting reality.
Ken Bejer
5 hours ago3 min read


Ontario School Food Programs - Strengthening Relationships and Envisioning the Future
By: Heather Thoma, Provincial Animator, Ontario Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food June 11th, 2025 marked the end of a...
Coalition Team
3 days ago2 min read


2024/25 National School Food Program overview and update
“Make the National School Food Program Permanent” "Buy Canadian in the School Foods program" 2025 is already shaping up to be as...
Coalition Team
Jun 54 min read


Provinces, Territories, Municipalities invest $400M+ annually in school food
By: Sarah Keyes, Provincial Lead, Ontario Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School The Coalition for Healthy School Food has been...
Coalition Team
Jun 24 min read


Steps for School Food: Building the best school food programs from coast to coast to coast
By: Brent Mansfield Brent Mansfield jogs past a display of blue cards positioned on the steps of the British Columbia Legislature. Photo...
Coalition Team
May 123 min read


Defining School Food Programs and Food Literacy - Why It Matters
By: Chelsea Costa, RN, MPH (Graduand) The terms “school food program” and “food literacy” are making waves as provinces, territories...
Coalition Team
Mar 252 min read


Canada’s National School Food Program is here!
By: Debbie Field, National Coordinator, Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF) We are thrilled that Canada’s National School Food...
Coalition Team
Mar 193 min read


From Farm to Fork and Beyond - Bringing Food Waste Literacy to the Classroom
By: Wesley Mai and Violet Pham, Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetic students at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health,...
Coalition Team
Mar 33 min read


Calling All BC Teachers and Students: Your Voice Matters in School Food Agreement
By: Brent Mansfield Brent Mansfield jogs past a display of blue cards positioned on the steps of the British Columbia Legislature. Photo...
Coalition Team
Feb 103 min read


The State of School Food Programming in Canada in 2023/24
We are delighted to share the State of School Food Programming in Canada 2023/24. This map is created by Dr. Amberley Ruetz .
Ken Bejer
Sep 24, 20242 min read


Submission to the Federal Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2025 Budget
In August 2024, the Coalition for Healthy School Food submitted its Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of...
Coalition Team
Aug 13, 20242 min read


The Power of Student Voice
On June 20th, 2024, the federal government launched its National School Food Policy. What was remarkable is that PM Trudeau and Deputy PM...
cwebb579
Jul 10, 20242 min read


Karma Closet: improving student’s access to healthy food at Northumberland Regional High School
By: Lindsay Corbin, Coordinator of the NS Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food. Photo Credit : Sarah Jordan Saltwire Jordan...
Coalition Team
Jul 3, 20242 min read


Release of the National School Food Policy!
June 20, 2024, will be remembered as another historic day for Canadian children and youth. After including a $1 billion commitment over...
cwebb579
Jun 20, 20244 min read


Bill C-322: support from the Coalition for Healthy School Food - Brent Mansfield’s opening statement to HUMA Committee Meeting - May 23, 2024
By: Brent Mansfield, Elementary School Teacher, Co-Founder of LunchLAB and BC Chapter of Coalition for Healthy School Food On Thursday,...
Coalition Team
May 30, 20245 min read


A National School Food Program in federal Budget 2024, and next steps for the Coalition
by: Carolyn Webb, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator On April 16, 2024, the Canadian government took a historic initiative by including...
Coalition Team
May 8, 20244 min read


Provinces, Territories, Municipalities invest $280M+ annually in school food
By : Sarah Keyes, Ontario Chapter Coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food The Coalition for Healthy School Food has been...
Coalition Team
May 1, 20243 min read


Next step for a National School Food Program Post-Budget 2024: Look to the Premiers
OTTAWA, April 16, 2024 - The Coalition for Healthy School Food, a network of over 450 organizational members and endorsers, applauds the...
Coalition Team
Apr 16, 20243 min read


Coalition for Healthy School Food enthusiastically welcomes investment in a National School Food Program
TORONTO, April 1, 2024 - The Coalition for Healthy School Food, Canada’s largest school food network, welcomes, with great enthusiasm,...
Coalition Team
Apr 1, 20248 min read


The Great Big Munch: Exploring Cultural Roots Through Bananas
By: Asma Musa, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics Candidate at the University of Toronto Photo credit: Asma Musa, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics...
Coalition Team
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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