Chateauguay Valley Regional High School, Ormstown, Quebec Grant term 2022-2024 Farm-to-Cafeteria Canada Grant enables rural high school to optimize indoor and outdoor spaces for food growth. Chateauguay Valley Regional High School dives into food production; Farm to Cafeteria Canada Grant enables rural high school to optimize indoor and outdoor spaces for food growth. Chateauguay Valley...Read More
Oakridge Public School, Mississauga, ON Grant term 2023-24 Nestled in the serene landscape of Oakridge Public School, a healthy initiative blossomed – the Farm to School Dig In! Seed Grants Program. In this haven of learning, where the laughter of children harmonized with the rustle of leaves, young minds from Kindergarten to Grade 5 students...Read More
May 24, 2024 Publisher: University of Saskatchewan and Coalition for Healthy School Food This report responds to a need for insight into the operational details of school food programs that exist to meet the diverse needs of communities across Canada. It is the first in a series that will form a how-to guide for school...Read More
St. Benedict Catholic School, Edmonton, AB Grant term, 2023-2024 By St. Benedict Garden Club Staff and Students At St. Benedict School in Edmonton’s west end, (part of Treaty Six Territory), we have a student population of about 400 students. Our community is vibrant and multicultural, and Kinder to Grade Six attend this school. Prior to...Read More
Witset Elementary School, Witset, BC Grant term 2022-2024 Check out Witset Elementary’s video below showing their outdoor garden and greenhouse and food-related activities. Students participated in harvesting in September and then processed the food for a school-wide Harvest celebration. Staff, students, and parents were very excited and proud to be a part of the celebration. Read More
When considering common language, we often think of the words we use in our everyday conversations within our distinctive regions – language holds our stories, that have been with our families and cultures since time immemorial and will continue to grow and shape our cultures into the generations ahead. However, we may not think about...Read More
F2CC is a non-Indigenous organization. However, since 2011, when we were established, we have committed to supporting Indigenous food systems in our funded projects and food literacy activities. We have funded and supported two 2-year $50,000 community-led learning circle initiatives and given grants of up to $10,000 to 193 schools in Canada, of which 54...Read More
Round Hill School, Round Hill, AB Grant term 2022-2024 The Farm to School Canada Grant has been a transformative force at Round Hill School, bringing about profound, long term changes in our community dynamics, student engagement, and awareness around healthy living and local food systems. This initiative has not only enriched our educational environment but...Read More
Whitewood School, Whitewood, SK Grant term 2022-2024 Whitewood School has been extremely grateful for the Farm to School Canada Grant as it has provided numerous healthy experiences for our students and staff. With the grant money, we have purchased garden towers that we use year-round as well as seeds and supplies needed for their maintenance. ...Read More
Cobourg Collegiate Institute, Cobourg, ON Grant term, 2023-2024 The Environment Club at Cobourg Collegiate Institute embarked on a significant project aimed at promoting sustainability and healthy eating habits within our campus community. This initiative involved the construction and implementation of a Grow Tower as part of the Dig In! Seed Grant Project. The purpose of...Read More
