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Nutrition in school food programs

Last updated on March 13, 2025

Nutritious foods are important for healthy growth and development. School food programs can provide students access to more nutritious foods, supporting their overall health, wellbeing and readiness to learn and play.

BC School Food Toolkit

The BC School Food Toolkit is designed to help schools create and maintain healthy school food environments. It includes guidance to support schools in offering nutritious foods for students through school food programs. 

Access the BC School Food Toolkit

The Toolkit includes:

  • General nutrition information such as meal planning tips and food lists
  • Sample menu plans
  • Tips for feeding kids and creating a healthy school food environment
  • Information on food safety and inclusion
  • Ideas for fundraisers and events
  • And more!

Close up of a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs and vegetables.

The Toolkit is voluntary and is intended for those who are responsible for making meal planning and food purchasing decisions on behalf of a school. It is not intended for use as a guide for food and beverages brought from home as a part of student lunches or as a classroom resource to teach children about food and nutrition. For tools and resources to support food and nutrition education in the classroom, please visit Teach Food First.