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1 month ago
Education

'Kids can't wait': Toronto school food program welcomes federal plan but says kids need more | CBC News

The federal government announced a $1 billion national food program to provide meals to 400,000 students annually by 2024-2025.
Although the program is a good start, more work is needed to address student hunger according to local advocates. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Education

What we know and don't about the national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program to provide meals to 400,000 children annually by 2024-25.
The $1 billion program aims to reach children beyond those already benefiting from existing school food programs, aiming to tackle stigma and reach more families in need. [ more ]
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1 month ago
Canada news

Federal government commits to creation of national school food program | CBC News

The federal government plans to launch a national school food program benefiting 400,000 children annually with a $1 billion investment over five years.
Advocates emphasize the need for a national program to address food insecurity among Canadian families and support children's health and education. [ more ]
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