Nutrition Tips

Food for Learning programs are required to follow Student Nutrition Program Nutrition Guidelines 2020 to ensure that students receive the highest quality food and are well-nourished and ready to learn each day! Schools may offer a variety of programs including snack, breakfast/early morning meal and/or a lunch program.

In this section you will find resources to ensure all food being served meets the Student Nutrition Program Nutrition Guidelines 2020 published by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services (MCCSS)

Eligible donated Food List 2023

Food for Learning Purchasing Guide 2023

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services First Nations Student Nutrition Program Resource Guide for Program Sites

Recipes for Student Nutrition Programs

Food For Learning Planning Template Menu

Flavoured Water Recipes

Student Nutrition Program Guidelines - Crackers, Cereal Bars, and Cereals

MCCSS Student Nutrition Program Guidelines Training Slides

MCCSS Student Nutrition Program - Nutrition Guidelines (English)

MCCSS Student Nutrition Program - Nutrition Guidelines (French)

MCCSS Student Nutrition Program - Nutrition Guidelines - Pocket Guide (English)

MCCSS Student Nutrition Program - Nutrition Guidelines - Pocket Guide (French)

For more nutrition tips, please visit:

Student Nutrition Ontario

Canada’s Food Guide

Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Southeast Public Health (formerly Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health)

“Many students arrive to school with no food or very unhealthy options. Food for Leanring has allowed our students access to fresh, healthy food to fill their bellies so they can learn and thrive.” – School Staff

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