BCC Rapport Annuel 2024 EN - Flipbook - Page 10
IMPACT
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
OUR IMPACT AND APPROACH
Increased attendance and/or punctuality
Increased student's nutritional knowledge
and cooking skills
Safer, more inclusive and destigmatized
school environment
Mood and behaviour
Improved student well-being
Positive school climate and sense of community
Improved eating habits
Reduced student hunger
Improved learning capacities
Not at all
A little
Moderately
Much
Unsure
IMPACT OF BREAKFAST PROGRAMS ON STUDENTS
AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES
Every year, schools are invited to complete an end-of-year survey and to reflect on the
impact of their breakfast programs.
As part of the 2024 survey, 860 schools shared to what extent they observed the impacts
mentioned above thanks to their breakfast programs.
As in previous years, hunger reduction remained the most observed impact (99%), followed
by improvements in students’ well-being and impacts on their behaviour and mood.
In particular, there is a notable trend regarding the positive environment and context
surrounding breakfast programs in schools. On average, 96% of schools reported observing
a positive school climate, a greater sense of community, and a safer, more inclusive and
destigmatized environment thanks to their breakfast programs this year, as reflected in
numerous individual testimonials.
“Our breakfast program is a huge part of our
school community. It is inclusive for all students
and families. They have access to a daily, nutritious
breakfast, which prepares the students for the day.
Our breakfast has a community feel where students
interact with each other and the volunteers from
the community. The breakfast program is more than
a place to eat — it is a safe environment where
students learn positive social skills.”
Kristy Johnson, Principal
Hillcrest Public School (Saskatchewan)
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“Having a breakfast program in our school has
had a profound impact on our students and
the broader school community. Beyond simply
providing nourishment, it has fostered a sense of
connection and inclusivity among students. The
communal act of sharing a meal at the beginning
of the day has strengthened bonds between
classmates, teachers and staff.”
Natalie Heffner, Student Advocacy Counsellor
Glendon School (Alberta)
2023–2024 ACTIVITY REPORT
