Canadian Association For Food StudiesSep 29, 2025

Toward a national school food program in Canada
Understanding current landscape and context

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Larry NeufeldSep 3, 2024
The federal govt needs to stop dragging its heels on this. Tell your MP that the Liberal govt needs to follow through on its promise a national school food program #nutrition #schools #education #Canada #schoolfoodprogram #childhunger https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2024/09/02/school-food-advocates-still-waiting-on-promised-funding-for-1b-national-school-food-program/432633/
School food advocates still waiting on promised funding for $1B National School Food Program

Coalition for Healthy School Food’s Debbie Field now hopes ‘one or two’ provincial school food agreements will be signed before winter after missing the fall semester rollout goal.

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Canadian Association For Food StudiesMay 22, 2024

Opportunities and challenges for school food programs in Canada
Lessons from the United States

Amberley T. Ruetz
Janet E. Poppendieck

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Larry NeufeldMay 11, 2024
National school food program won’t solve food insecurity for families. Here’s what can #schoolfoodprogram #foodinsecurity #Canada #childpoverty #incomesecurity
https://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/may-2024/child-food-insecurity/
National school food program won’t solve food insecurity for families. Here’s what can.

Action is needed on the Canada Child Benefit – the policy best positioned to move the needle on food insecurity among families with children.

Policy Options
Canadian Association For Food StudiesApr 18, 2024

Opportunities and challenges for school food programs in Canada
Lessons from the United States

Amberley T. Ruetz
Janet E. Poppendieck

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Opportunities and challenges for school food programs in Canada: Lessons from the United States | Canadian Food Studies / La Revue canadienne des études sur l'alimentation

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Larry NeufeldJan 10, 2024
How a National School Food Program Could Change Everything #schools #nutrition #schoolfoodprogram #Canada #education #childhunger https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2024/01/10/National-School-Food-Program/?utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_term=intro
How a National School Food Program Could Change Everything | The Tyee

Helping kids eat well will transform their future — and Canada’s.

The Tyee
Global News BCNov 24, 2023
Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars
"Our annual food budget is over $2 million. With this time last year, we're now spending $20,000 more a month on our grocery bill."
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Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars

"Our annual food budget is over $2 million. With this time last year, we're now spending $20,000 more a month on our grocery bill."

Global News
BC Info BotNov 24, 2023
Global News BC: Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars https://globalnews.ca/news/10111814/backpack-buddies-demand-waitlist-food-program/ #globalnews #britishcolumbia #news #schoolfoodprogram #BackpackBuddies #FeedingBCkids #Education
Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars

"Our annual food budget is over $2 million. With this time last year, we're now spending $20,000 more a month on our grocery bill."

Global News
Global NewsNov 24, 2023
Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars
"Our annual food budget is over $2 million. With this time last year, we're now spending $20,000 more a month on our grocery bill."
#globalnews #Education #BackpackBuddies #FeedingBCkids #schoolfoodprogram
https://globalnews.ca/news/10111814/backpack-buddies-demand-waitlist-food-program/
Backpack Buddies food program forced to start waitlist as demand soars

"Our annual food budget is over $2 million. With this time last year, we're now spending $20,000 more a month on our grocery bill."

Global News
Canadian Association For Food StudiesSep 14, 2023

Proposing a Framework for School Food Program Evaluation in Canada

Tracy Everitt
Stephanie Ward
Wanda Martin
Rachel Engler-Stringer

#SchoolFood #ProgramEvaluation #SchoolMeals #SchoolFoodProgram #Evaluation #SustainableFood #FoodInsecurity #Nutrition #Health #EconomicSustainability

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