Thank you to everyone who took part in the Great Big Crunch throughout February, March, and April, and to all who joined the Virtual Great Big Crunch on March 26, 2026.
 

This year’s campaign celebrated student voices and highlighted why healthy school food matters for children, youth, families, and communities.
 

March 26 was an historic day for Canada.

On that same day, the National School Food Act received Royal Assent, making the National School Food Program permanent for generations to come.

It was a landmark moment for school food and the result of years of leadership, advocacy, and collaboration.
 

Our virtual event brought together a record 45,088 participants to celebrate this achievement and show continued support for strong school food programs.
 

Whether you organized a classroom activity, a school-wide crunch, or a community event, thank you for helping make this year’s campaign so meaningful.
 

Visit the Great Big Crunch page to watch the virtual event recording and explore campaign highlights.