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School food programs can provide students with access to nutritious, local food in a way that reduces stigma. When students are well-fed and ready to learn, they can thrive in and out of school.
For students, the benefits of school food programs may include:
For families and caregivers, the benefits of school food programs may include:
For communities, the benefits of school food programs may include:
Read more about the benefits of B.C. foods in school food programs
There are many reasons why a student might be hungry and need to access food at school, such as:
In B.C., school districts can use Feeding Futures funding to run school food programs that meets the unique needs of their students and community.
To find out more about programs in your school district, contact your district or school’s administration directly.