The goal behind La Cantine dans les écoles is to ensure that children can learn on a full stomach, regardless of their parents’ financial situation.
More than 45,000 children have access to La Cantine dans les écoles’ meals
La Cantine dans les écoles offers children greater food security, without stigma. Our flexible pricing system allows parents to pay anonymously according to their means (minimum price $1; suggested price $6). This means that everyone is free to pay whatever amount they wish, with no conditions or justification required. The organizations in charge of catering receive compensation from La Cantine pour tous to cover their expenses.
Before being matched with a school in their region, each member organization is certified by La Cantine pour tous, which ensures compliance with best practices in food production.
This is made possible by the generosity of our funders, financial partners and donors.
Studies show a correlation between students’ academic success and the quality of their diet.
Every dollar invested in a universal school feeding program returns $3 to $10 in value, thanks in part to reduced costs associated with health problems in adulthood.
Source: Iris (in French)
The meals offered to children are reviewed by nutritionists and follow the recommendations of Canada’s Food Guide.
All children in participating schools have access to a hot meal at lunchtime, regardless of their socio-economic background.
Over 20% of children in Québec—about 200,000 young people—experience some form of food insecurity, with nearly 12% experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity.
Source : Iris (in French)
Canada is the last of the G7 countries to adopt a school food policy, which it must now implement to ensure food security in our schools.
All parents at participating schools can order delicious, nutritionist-approved meals for the days of their choice, and pay what they can (minimum $1; suggested price $6).
The program is offered to students in 141 schools in 13 regions, thanks to the participation of 34 member organizations in charge of catering.
You can make a difference to the children in your school and their parents by joining La Cantine dans les écoles. Your school’s involvement is crucial to ensuring that every child, regardless of their socio-economic background, has access to healthy, balanced meals.
Check out the FAQ on our ordering site right, here.
Are you a community organization involved in meal preparation and share our mission to ensure food security in Québec? Join our network as a member organization.
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