1 in 3 children in Canada arrive at school hungry* * Breakfast Club of Canada
Our Impact
100% of your gift stays local* – fuelling children to learn and thrive.
3,000+ programs supported
Across Canada, the grocery industry—together with partners and Canadians—is investing in school nutrition, helping ensure more children start their day nourished and ready to learn.
Millions of meals
Millions of futures
Total Meals Funded
14,688,233
2021-2022
3,744,178 meals2022-2023
3,766,964 meals2023-2024
3,202,196 meals2024-2025
3,974,895 mealsShopper Donations
$15,865,647
2021-2022
$3,731,6382022-2023
$4,098,4672023-2024
$3,881,3662024-2025
$4,154,176The Grocery Foundation Grants
$6,383,763
2021-2022
$1,064,9982022-2023
$1,276,4002023-2024
$1,410,4222024-2025
$2,631,943Breakfast Vouchers**
$3,484,021
2021-2022
$918,5592022-2023
$884,8972023-2024
$866,1882024-2025
$814,377
Our school breakfast program has had a very positive impact on our school community. Since its implementation, we have seen significant improvements in student well-being, focus, and readiness to learn. Students arrive at school knowing they will be welcomed with a nutritious meal and a warm, supportive environment. It provides them not only with breakfast but also an opportunity to socialize with friends before the school day begins. A key success of the program has been the development of a welcoming and respectful breakfast routine that runs smoothly and efficiently, thanks to the dedication of our breakfast team. One important lesson we have learned is the power of food to bring people together. The breakfast program nourishes not only relationships but also bodies. We see our students sitting together and chatting as they enjoy their meals, which is a wonderful way to start the day. We are deeply grateful for the support of this program and look forward to continuing to build on its positive impact. School Administrator
School hunger affects learning and classroom engagement
Research shows that when children are supported with access to food at school, they are more engaged, more confident, and better able to succeed in the classroom.
- Reduced concentration and focus
- Lower academic performance and achievement
- Increased behavioural challenges, fatigue, and irritability
- Less time for teaching, more time spent managing hunger-related needs
Benefits of School Nutrition Programs
Physical and Nutritional Health
Emotional and Social Well-being
Academic Outcomes
- Improves learning readiness by providing consistent energy and reducing hunger-related barriers. Contributes to stronger attendance, engagement, and academic performance.
Enter your postal code (Search Box, top of map) to discover the over 3,000* breakfast programs we support Make Happy Tummies in your community and across Canada
Click here to view our 2024-2025 Impact Letter
* Donation to Make Happy Tummies benefit partners, Student Nutrition Ontario, Breakfast Club of Canada, and programs they oversee. The application varies by province, as noted, and various schools, school boards, and organizations by province as noted:
BC – Combination school boards, individual schools
AB – Combination school boards, individual schools
SK - Combination school boards, individual schools
MB – Individual schools
ON – Individual schools, local organization
NB – Provincial Program
NS - Provincial Program
PE – Individual schools
NL - Individual schools
YT – Territorial Program
** Our Voucher program turns industry support into savings — so schools can serve more meals.
Help Us Make Breakfast a Reality for a Hungry Child
Every child should spend their day chasing dreams — not worrying about breakfast.
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