BCC Rapport Annuel 2024 EN - Flipbook - Page 8
IMPACT
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
MAKING A REAL AND LASTING CHANGE
School food programs have a positive impact on children, families and the school
community at large. From improving learning skills and well-being to fostering a positive
school climate, breakfast programs add value at multiple levels.
“The breakfast program is vital to the well-being of our
school and students. We have a very high percentage of
students from vulnerable backgrounds. Food scarcity is a
real thing for them. Many rely on our breakfast program
to get adequate nutrition and food. For some, it is the
only food they get, or it's the only nutritious food they
get in a day.
The breakfast program adds greatly to the community
of the school. Students arrive early to eat, gather and
socialize. The program not only encourages better
eating but also builds community and social skills as
food is the vehicle to create safety, friendship and a
sense of belonging.”
Jaksun Grice, Principal
Houston Secondary School (British Columbia)
“While working day to day in our school, it becomes quite
evident that many of our students and families struggle
with food insecurity. There are a number of young students
who cannot always express why they are sad, upset or
dysregulated. During morning check-in and breakfast tray
deliveries to classrooms, children access food freely. After
eating breakfast, changes in a child's disposition occur
immediately. There are kindergarten students who arrive at
school and, if they have missed classroom breakfast, they
break down. After a visit to the nutrition room and when they
are given some fruit, yogurt, or milk and a breakfast bake
(or other choices of the morning), emotions settle, smiles
appear, and the child will tell you that they feel better. They
are now ready for learning.”
Shelly Fedrau, Community School Coordinator
W.P. Bate School (Saskatchewan)
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2023-2024 ACTIVITY REPORT
