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National School Food Program

Last updated on March 13, 2025

In addition to Feeding Futures funding, the Ministry of Education and Child Care is working with the Government of Canada to implement the National School Food Program in B.C., which will provide additional funding to districts and schools to expand school food programs.

Program overview​

In April 2024, the Government of Canada announced an investment of $1 billion over five years for a National School Food Program to expand school food programs across the country.

An accompanying National School Food Policy was released as the federal government’s long-term vision for school food programs in Canada.

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National School Food Program in B.C.

In March 2025, an agreement between the B.C. Government and the Government of Canada was announced, enabling B.C. to access National School Food Program funds. This funding will complement Feeding Futures and will provide an additional $39.4 million over three years for B.C. schools and districts to expand and enhance school food programs.