Food and Friends
Food and Friends supports over 80 nutrition programs for students in Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin counties. We believe that every child has the right to go to school well nourished and ready to learn. In the 2011/2012 school year, on site programs will provide meals to over 12,000 students. Our programs depend on our volunteers, community, and corporate support.
Our Mission
To initiate, facilitate, and support quality sustainable student nutrition programs in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph.
Our Objectives
- To bring together individual nourishment programs.
- To support them in the development of their programs.
What We Do
- Enhance the volunteer network through recruitment and training.
- Secure funding and grants by increasing corporate and individual partnerships.
- Ensure equitable distribution of funds to all programs.
Quick facts about Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Food and Friends
- We support snack, breakfast and lunch programs at 80 sites.
- An average of 295 students and 350 adult volunteers help to deliver the snacks, breakfasts and lunches.
- We will provide meals to more than 12,000 school aged children in the 2011/2012 school year.
Contact Information
For more information on Food and Friends contact Anita Macfarlane at 519-826-9551 ext.22 or foodandfriends@childrensfoundation.org.
If you are interested in volunteering for Food and Friends visit our Volunteer Page for more information.
Resources
Program Sites
Grant Guidelines
Program Guidelines
Nutrition Guidelines
Breakfast for Learning Start Up Kit
Mileage Reimbursment Form
Volunteer Application Form
Food and Friends Meeting Resources
April 2011 Network Meeting Resources (8.6 MB)
October 2011 Network Meeting Resources
Program Coordinators: log in here.
Community Partners
Our community partners include agencies, organizations and private sector companies who support us in our mission, principals, and beliefs.
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