Canada Global(Web News)Provides financial assistance to support and promote school nutrition programs
A one-time $million grant will expand the province’s school nutrition program to provide more students with balanced meals and snacks this school year.
Ensuring that students have access to adequate nutrition is critical to developing minds and learning. It is estimated that more than 58,000 students across the province are currently receiving nutritious meals each day with the help of Alberta’s school nutrition program. With this funding, school administrators will be able to create, continue or expand nutrition programs in identified schools.
Ensuring that students have access to adequate nutrition is critical to developing minds and learning. It is estimated that more than 58,000 students across the province are currently receiving nutritious meals each day with the help of Alberta’s school nutrition program. With this funding, school administrators will be able to create, continue or expand nutrition programs in identified schools.
Nicolaides , Minister of Education
, for the school nutrition program, the Alberta government has already provided $20 million to school officials. This one-time grant increases existing funding by 25 percent, bringing the total funding to operate the nutrition program to $25 million for the 2023-24 school year. The grant will automatically flow through regular funding channels to public, segregated, French-speaking and applicable public charter schools.
The Government of Alberta encourages school administrators to partner with community organizations to better meet the nutritional needs of their students. Through the flexibility of this program, local school boards can make decisions that best support their students and families while building strong connections within the community and with local organizations.
“A full stomach enhances the learning process and ensures that students have the energy and focus to get ahead in school. We are grateful for this additional funding so that more students at school have access to healthy food.”
Laura Hack, Chair, Calgary Board of Education
“Our schools and families appreciate this important funding. which helps prepare students for learning. These dollars, combined with our partnerships with community organizations, will help provide universal access to breakfast, snack and lunch programs, essential for student success.
