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Canada’s National School Food Program is here!
By: Debbie Field, National Coordinator, Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF) We are thrilled that Canada’s National School Food...
Coalition Team
5 days ago3 min read
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From Farm to Fork and Beyond - Bringing Food Waste Literacy to the Classroom
By: Wesley Mai and Violet Pham, Master of Public Health in Nutrition and Dietetic students at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health,...
Coalition Team
Mar 33 min read
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Calling All BC Teachers and Students: Your Voice Matters in School Food Agreement
By: Brent Mansfield Brent Mansfield jogs past a display of blue cards positioned on the steps of the British Columbia Legislature. Photo...
Coalition Team
Feb 103 min read
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The State of School Food Programming in Canada in 2023/24
We are delighted to share the State of School Food Programming in Canada 2023/24. This map is created by Dr. Amberley Ruetz .
Ken Bejer
Sep 24, 20242 min read
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Submission to the Federal Pre-Budget Consultations in advance of the 2025 Budget
In August 2024, the Coalition for Healthy School Food submitted its Written Submission for the Pre-Budget Consultations in Advance of...
Coalition Team
Aug 13, 20242 min read
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The Power of Student Voice
On June 20th, 2024, the federal government launched its National School Food Policy. What was remarkable is that PM Trudeau and Deputy PM...
cwebb579
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Karma Closet: improving student’s access to healthy food at Northumberland Regional High School
By: Lindsay Corbin, Coordinator of the NS Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food. Photo Credit : Sarah Jordan Saltwire Jordan...
Coalition Team
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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Release of the National School Food Policy!
June 20, 2024, will be remembered as another historic day for Canadian children and youth. After including a $1 billion commitment over...
cwebb579
Jun 20, 20244 min read
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Bill C-322: support from the Coalition for Healthy School Food - Brent Mansfield’s opening statement to HUMA Committee Meeting - May 23, 2024
By: Brent Mansfield, Elementary School Teacher, Co-Founder of LunchLAB and BC Chapter of Coalition for Healthy School Food On Thursday,...
Coalition Team
May 30, 20245 min read
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A National School Food Program in federal Budget 2024, and next steps for the Coalition
by: Carolyn Webb, Knowledge Mobilization Coordinator On April 16, 2024, the Canadian government took a historic initiative by including...
Coalition Team
May 8, 20244 min read
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Provinces, Territories, Municipalities invest $280M+ annually in school food
By : Sarah Keyes, Ontario Chapter Coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food The Coalition for Healthy School Food has been...
Coalition Team
May 1, 20243 min read
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Next step for a National School Food Program Post-Budget 2024: Look to the Premiers
OTTAWA, April 16, 2024Â - The Coalition for Healthy School Food, a network of over 450 organizational members and endorsers, applauds the...
Coalition Team
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Coalition for Healthy School Food enthusiastically welcomes investment in a National School Food Program
TORONTO, April 1, 2024 - The Coalition for Healthy School Food, Canada’s largest school food network, welcomes, with great enthusiasm,...
Coalition Team
Apr 1, 20248 min read
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The Great Big Munch: Exploring Cultural Roots Through Bananas
By: Asma Musa, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics Candidate at the University of Toronto Photo credit: Asma Musa, MPH Nutrition and Dietetics...
Coalition Team
Mar 1, 20242 min read
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Submission to inform Ontario Budget 2024
The Ontario Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food has submitted its recommendations to inform the 2024 Ontario budget. The...
Coalition Team
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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New Research: The Economic Rationale for Investing in School Meal Programs for Canada
By: Dr. Amberley Ruetz Illustration by: Dr. Alexandra Sawatzky, Arrell Food Institute School food practitioners and researchers know the...
Coalition Team
Feb 16, 20242 min read
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School Food Program Implementation FAQ
We've been getting many different questions about how the Coalition envisions the development of a National School Food Program. In...
Coalition Team
Jan 25, 20241 min read
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Petition e-4586: Government response disappointing and lacks commitment
In September, the Coalition for Healthy School Food submitted a House of Commons Petition to the Minister of Families, Children and...
Coalition Team
Dec 14, 20233 min read
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Reflection : Going the Distance to Ottawa!
By: Brent Mansfield, Elementary School Teacher (K-7), Lord Roberts Elementary School, Vancouver, B.C. Photo caption: Immaculata High...
Coalition Team
Dec 8, 20234 min read
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A historic step towards a universal school food program in Quebec
Montreal, November 30, 2023 - On November 22, Chantier PASUQ successfully held the first-ever Forum on School Food in Quebec, bringing...
Coalition Team
Dec 7, 20232 min read
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