In response to an increase in food insecurity, Broadview Public School will be continuing our snack program this yearl. Our school's snack program is delivered/funded in partnership with the Ottawa Network for Education (ONFE). The program aims to ensure that all students have access to a healthy snack at school. It is our goal that all children and youth are set up to succeed in their day of learning, and we know that it is difficult to learn on an empty stomach.
Althought all students are encouraged to bring snacks to school, we recognize that there may be circumstances that make this difficult. The Snack Program doesn't discriminate or stigmatize. An important aspect of our program is that of "universal access". The School Snack Program wouldn't work if students felt stigma by participating, so we don't screen our participants. We want to make sure every student feels welcomed into a warm community space, where they can eat a nutritious snack to help them to succeed in their school day.
Baskets with a serving of fruit (apples, pears, oranges, bananas, etc.) and either a protein (cheese strings, yogurt tubes, etc.) or whole grain (whole grain muffins, granola bars, etc.), will be put out in several central locations for students to access between the hours of 9:15am and 2:00pm. Those who would like a snack are welcome to take two items - one from each food group.
While we received some funding from ONFE, it will not cover all costs for this school year. For those who are looking to help here please use this donation page to help support this important initiative.