#national-school-food-program

#national-school-food-program

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.

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.