Feeding Futures: Supporting school food programs in B.C.

Last updated on March 17, 2025

School food programs play an important role in providing students with access to nutritious, local food in a way that reduces stigma. Learn how school food programs are meeting the needs of students in B.C.

Feeding Futures funding

Learn how Feeding Futures funding works and how it can be used in school districts across B.C. to create and expand school food programs.

Why school food programs matter

Read about how school food programs can benefit students, caregivers and communities.

National School Food Program

Learn how the B.C. Government and the Government of Canada are working together to implement the National School Food Program in B.C.

B.C. food and local food literacy

Find resources for using local B.C. foods in school food programs and promoting local food literacy.

Nutrition in school food programs

Access the BC School Food Toolkit, a resource to help schools create and maintain healthy school food environments.

Program spotlights

School food programs look different around B.C. Read about how some school districts are using Feeding Futures funding and finding success.

Create or expand a school food program

Find delivery model examples and tips for creating or expanding a school food program.

Additional grants and funding opportunities

Find information about other funding opportunities to supplement school food programs.

Resources for school food coordinators

School food coordinators in B.C. can access the school food coordinator SharePoint site for dedicated resources.

Did you find what you were looking for?

The B.C. Public Service acknowledges the territories of First Nations around B.C. and is grateful to carry out our work on these lands. We acknowledge the rights, interests, priorities, and concerns of all Indigenous Peoples - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - respecting and acknowledging their distinct cultures, histories, rights, laws, and governments.