Access to healthy food is not the same for all. School food programs can help fill the gap.
Well-nourished students are ready to learn, have more energy, and don’t get distracted by hunger. The landscape of school food in Nova Scotia is changing significantly due to increased investment from the provincial government and opportunities to access federal funding. The provincial government provides funding to Nova Scotia public schools for universal free breakfast programs and an emerging pay-what-you-can lunch program. These programs look different in each school based on needs and resources. Nourish Nova Scotia supports school food programs through advocacy, capacity building, resource development and leadership, with the aim to cultivate nutrition knowledge, food skills, and healthy eating practices in young people.
Browse the list of general resources below, or click through the programs (Breakfast, Snack, and Lunch) to see curated resources for those programs.
Resources to Support School Food Programs
Volunteer Retention and Recruitment
Form Letter: Corporate partnerships
Form Letter: Community partnerships
Why Volunteer for Breakfast Poster - PDF or PNG
Volunteers Needed Poster - PDF or PNG
Recruiting Volunteers on Social Media
Form Letter: Recruiting through Primary Orientation
Volunteer Recruitment Plan Template
Share What You’re Doing
Whether it's kids in the kitchen, a family meal celebration or school activity — we'd love to see it!
It’s easy! Snap a picture of something cool you or someone you know is doing, write a few lines, and Nourish will turn it into a social media post, blog, or fun video to share with others!
