Schools must fundraise to financially support snack or breakfast/morning meal programs. Municipal and provincial government grants subsidize some of the costs associated with offering a program, but consider this to be "foundational" funding to help you get started. Starting and managing a school snack or breakfast program requires a regular flow of money. Food must be purchased weekly or monthly and, from time to time, you may need supplies or equipment. Funds for start-up costs and everyday expenses can come from donations, fundraising or grants. 

Each school must provide the balance through fundraising and community donations.

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FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS

Funds are administered by Peterborough Child & Family Centres, the Lead Agency for Student Nutrition in Central East Ontario.

To learn if funding is available to start a new/first-time student nutrition program, please contact the Lead Agency for Central East Ontario (which includes York Region): Peterborough Child and Family Centres

The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS) provides “foundational” funding for student nutrition programs in two cheque installments (September & January) and is distributed by the Lead Agency, Peterborough Child & Family Centres.

Funding is based on eligibility and availability and is not guaranteed. These funds can only to be used to purchase healthy foods that meet the nutritional guidelines and cannot be used to purchase supplies, appliances or other equipment.

How much money do you need? Review our budgeting information to calculate an estimate.