Feeding Futures
Feeding Futures is a commitment of the Provincial Government to ensure students are properly fed for learning to enhance positive academic and health outcomes. Beginning in Fall 2023, $214 million will be given to school districts throughout BC over three years to create or expand local school food programs. This new, ongoing program will support existing school-based programming while offering additional opportunities for students to access food at schools.
Goals:
Within SD48, we are prioritizing:
- The expansion of existing daily breakfast, lunch, and snack programs to ensure that every student who needs it has access to nutritious, stigma-free options
- BC and locally sourced foods when possible and supporting programs to reduce environmental impact and minimize food waste
- The improvement of nutritious offerings and enhancement of food safety practices
- The integration of food programs with holistic, hands-on learning opportunities that promote inclusion, connection and cultural sharing
- The strengthening of existing community partnerships (PAC, community groups, food banks) and exploring new partnerships
Input:
Do you have questions or ideas related to meal programs? Provide input by filling out the input form below or by emailing Meryn Corkery, School Food Coordinator, at [email protected]
Useful Links and Resources:
Food Security Resources for Families
- Squamish Food Hub at Under 1 Roof: The Market/Food Bank
- Hours: Tues 12pm-3pm / Thu 3-5:30pm, Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm; Saturdays for 10-minute private shopping
- Address: 37871 Third Avenue
- Contact: Venita/Chef and Emma/Market Manager 604.390.3000
- Other Programs: Hampers, Hot Meal Service, Food2Go Meals
- Phone: 604-971-1140
- Email: [email protected]
- SquamishCAN
- Food education and workshops
- Squamish-Lillooet Food Asset Map
- Whistler Community Services Society - Whistler Food Bank
- Hours: Mondays & Fridays 1:30 pm-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 1:30pm – 5:30pm
- Address: 8000 Nesters Road, Whistler, BC V0N 1B8
- Contact: [email protected]
- Other programs: Food and Health Assistance, Food Skills programs
- SSCS/Pemberton Food Bank
- Hours: Thursdays from 10am to 2pm
- Address: 1343 Aster Street *new location*
- Contact: If you require assistance outside those hours, please contact Loralee at [email protected] or 604 698 5521
- Southern Stla’tl’imx Health Society
- Líl̓wat Health and Healing
- 11090 Black Bear Road, Mount Currie, BC
- Jessica Frank, Health Director, Phone: 604-894-6656 Ext. 3245; Email: [email protected]
- Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program
- Community partner organizations provide coupons to lower-income families, pregnant people and seniors participating in their food literacy programs.
School Food Resources for Educators and School Staff
As part of the Feeding Futures program, Valleycliffe and Mamquam Elementary are participating in a pilot of a pay-what-you-can lunch program in partnership with the Cheakamus Centre’s catering services. Learn more about the pilot here: https://www.sd48seatosky.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=1165101&type=d&pREC_ID=1394217&tota11y=true