BCC Rapport Annuel 2024 EN - Flipbook - Page 21
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
HIGHLIGHTS
OUR CHANGING ROLE IN PROVIDING SUSTAINABLE FOOD
Like many organizations, we are reflecting on our role within the current socio-ecological transition and in alignment with
our commitment to ensuring universal access to healthy food at school. We have therefore embarked on an in-depth,
multiphase review to reassess our food practices, systematically integrating sustainability principles.
To achieve this, we are working with Isabelle Marquis, an expert in nutrition, food marketing and communications. We are
drawing on her expertise and extensive knowledge of the ecosystem as we consider best food practices throughout the
food chain, from production to delivery. These best practices include supporting the development of nutritious foods,
strengthening food self-sufficiency and improving the eco-efficiency of supply chains, as they are direct paths to the overall
development of children. Through initiatives like these, we can help build a comprehensive and sustainable food system
that meets the needs of the younger generation, today and tomorrow.
After meeting with agri-food ecosystem leaders in the spring of 2023, we prepared a report summarizing our learnings and
our priorities moving forward.
PROVINCIAL
GOVERNMENTS
We also submitted pre-budget proposals to the provincial
governments of Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario during
the year, highlighting the need for increased funding and
support for school breakfast programs, and stressing
the benefits of nutritious meals on students’ health and
academic performance. We emphasized the importance
of working with local producers, expanding program
coverage (especially in underserved areas), coordinating
efforts at all levels and promoting healthy eating habits.
The Club is proud to have contributed to the
implementation and success of the Healthy Students
Brighter Ontario campaign, which raised over $5 million
for school nutrition programs for the 2023–2024 year. In
June 2024, the Student Nutrition Ontario network, The
Schad Foundation, The Arrell Family Foundation and the
Club announced that $3.6 million in private and community
donations had been raised on top of municipal initiatives.
The campaign followed the Government of Ontario’s
announcement of $5 million in additional funding to
support public and Indigenous school nutrition programs.
2023–2024 ACTIVITY REPORT
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The generous support of our government and Indigenous
partners is essential to the growth and success of our
initiatives. We are grateful for their invaluable collaboration
and commitment to our cause. Thanks to their support,
we are better equipped to meet the nutritional needs of
children and promote their overall well-being. Together,
we continue to move toward our common goal of a future
where every child starts the day with a full stomach.
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Cree Board of Health and Social Services
of James Bay
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Cree Nation Government
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Cree School Board
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Indigenous Services Canada
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Kativik Ilisarniliriniq (School Board of Nunavik)
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Ministère de la Famille du Québec
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Ministère de l’Éducation du Québec
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Secrétariat aux relations avec les Premières Nations
et les Inuit du Québec
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