Fun Facts
In the 2023/24 school year SNP served how many meals?
955, 636
How many schools are a part of the e4c School Nutrition Program?
42
How many Alberta households experience food insecurity (1 in __)?
1/4
From our student surveys, what percentage of students agree that it is easier to pay attention in class after they eat the food served at school?
70%
On April 1, 2024, the Government of Canada announced the launch of the National School Food Program. How much is being invested over 5 years?
$1 billion investment
In the 2023/24 school year how many students were registered to the program?
9,473
How many food groups are offered in a morning meal? (Bonus: Name them)
4 food groups (Bonus: Meat & alt., Milk & Alt., Grain Products, Fruits & Vegetables)
How many Children live in food-insecure household in Alberta (1 in __?)
1/3
How does school-based morning meal programs impact school attendance?
Increases attendance – A study of kindergarteners in New York City found that access to a free school meal increased average attendance by 1.8 days and reduced chronic absenteeism by 5.4%.
How many children are expected to have meals provided to them annually because of the new National School Food Program Funding?
400,000
In the 2023/24 school year SNP served 247,842 yogurt tubes to students. That is equal to the weight of how many elephants?
5 elephants
What are Top-Ups?
Extra grab and go style meals (4 food groups) available for students to access throughout the school day. Often used for students who come to school late or need nutrition support at lunch time.
Racialized groups and Indigenous people are at higher risk of experiencing food insecurity. In 2022 in Canada, what percentage of those who belong to a racialized group are food insecure?
20.7% (31.9% for Black Canadians, Indigenous people aged 15 years and older 28.6% (excluding those living on reserve and in the territories).
Across Canada, what fraction of elementary students do not eat a nutritious breakfast before school?
1/3
How much money per year, in grocery costs, is this program expected to save the average participating family with two children?
As much as $800 a year in grocery costs.
In the 2023/24 school year SNP spent over $100,000 on milk and served ____liters of milk to students.
15,000 L
We serve our Morning Meal’s Continental Style. Name 3 benefits of serving this way.
From our teacher surveys, what percentage said the main need for their students participating in e4c’s School Nutrition Program is due to food insecurity?
87%
What fraction of children aged 4 to 13 years eat 5 or more servings (recommended amount) of vegetables & fruit daily?
1/3
Having access to a morning meal at school increases the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and other healthy foods.
True or false, the vision of the National School Food Policy is that all children and youth in Canada have access to nutritious food at school, in an inclusive, non-stigmatizing environment that fosters healthy practices, while strengthening connections with local food systems, the environment and culture.
True
SNP has been moving towards a morning meal model. How many schools were moved to a morning meal model in the 2024/25 school year?
7
We hire many of our Nutrition Support Workers (frontline staff) from the communities we serve in. Many of whom are on their own sustainable livelihoods journey. How many Nutrition Support Workers do we currently have on staff?
57
What is food insecurity?
The inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints.
Students who consume a morning meal most days show at least a _____% increase in skills such as independent academic work, initiative, conflict resolution, class participation and problem-solving at school.
At least a 10% increase.
Through the development of the National School Food Policy, there has been recognition of the potential interconnected economic benefits. Studies in the US and UK suggest that every dollar invested in school food programs provides $_____ in health, social and economic benefits.
$2 - $6