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BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
IMPACT
THE POWER OF BREAKFAST
Thanks to personalized support and adapted resources, breakfast programs give children access to nutritious
food at the very start of their day, promoting learning and contributing to a positive, caring and inclusive
school environment. Here are the impacts of the breakfast programs reported by participating schools:
Student hunger
Student wellbeing, mood and behavior
School climate and sense of community
Student security, social inclusion
and destigmatization
Learning capacities
Nutritional habits
Attendance and/or punctuality
Student's nutritional knowledge
and cooking skills
High Impact
Moderate Impact
No/Low Impact
On average, 89% of schools surveyed indicated that their breakfast program had a moderate to high impact on
all of the aspects above.
“Students often say that having breakfast at school helps them stay energized and focus better during class. They
find that when they eat breakfast, they feel less tired and better able to learn.”
Michell Hall
Educational Assistant, H.E. Bourgoin School, Alberta
“This program isn’t just about food. It’s about creating a welcoming, non-judgemental environment where students
come together to share a meal, build connections and start the day with confidence and comfort.”
Nick Earle
Principal, Sunny Brae School, New Brunswick
2024-2025 ACTIVITY REPORT
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