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A mouthful of comfort: when parents tell us how grateful they are

La Cantine dans les écoleswith the "Eat Smart" program, you can order healthy, balanced, low-cost meals, delivered hot, directly to elementary schools at lunchtime. The aim of the program is to enable children to learn on a full stomach, regardless of their parents' financial situation.

At participating locations, families can order delicious, nutritionist-approved meals for the days of their choice, and pay as they can afford them (minimum $1/meal; suggested price $6/meal).

As part of our drive for continuous improvement, we regularly conduct surveys among the families who benefit from our La Cantine dans les écoles program. Their feedback is always a valuable source of motivation and inspiration. Today, we would like to share with you the concrete impact of our work - and your support - through the words of those who benefit from it every dayand your support - through the words of those who benefit every day.

These testimonials are a vivid demonstration of how the La Cantine dans les écoles program transforms lives every day. They underline not only the vital importance of healthy, nutritious meals for children, but also the ease of access and professionalism of our team - elements made possible, in part, thanks to you!

"It's very much appreciated to be able to offer the $1 meal to children, especially when you're a single parent with another child at home, thank you very much." 

These words resonate far beyond a simple meal: they speak of dignity, relief and the peace of mind that her children are eating healthily, without burdening an already fragile budget.

  • "As a professional chef, I thank you for your efforts (...)."
  • "Very good service for students and staff."
  • "I liked that last time the online ordering system was faster. That would be the point to improve in my opinion. But otherwise, thank you very much! You're doing a great job!!!"
  • "Excellent service!"
  • "Hello everyone first of all I appreciate all the team for very good meals they make for our children, good luck to all."
  • "I really appreciate this service! And the platform is easy to use."

Each meal eases the daily burden of single-parent families, and makes life easier for families who would otherwise struggle to provide healthy options for their children. Above all, every meal ensures that children can eat their fill, in a healthy way, so that they can learn in optimal conditions, without any stigma. We're very grateful to receive these testimonials, which perfectly demonstrate the global impact of our La Cantine dans les écoles program, an impact that goes far beyond the plate.

We are also deeply grateful for constructive feedback, such as that concerning the online ordering system. This feedback is invaluable: it fuels our drive for continuous improvement and enables us to better meet the needs of our valued community.

💖 Ensemble pour une alimentation saine et accessible au Québec.