“One in ten children in Canada lives in poverty and many kids throughout the country arrive at school with empty stomachs. Every child deserves an equal start in life and that’s what Breakfast Clubs of Canada aims to do. A breakfast club is a place where children can share a good breakfast with their friends and have fun at the same time. The result is real change beyond the breakfast program. Teachers tell us that their students are less frequently absent, they’re less aggressive, they concentrate better and they’re more creative. These amazing results will go a long way to helping them succeed in life.”

“The support your organization has given us is a blessing to our students! We receive phone calls and feedback daily from parents and students expressing their gratitude for the breakfast program. I cannot tell you often enough how grateful we are!”

”I don’t just like having a good meal with other students, I LOVE IT!”

“I see students who are more engaged in learning, getting better test scores, and showing more positive behaviour – all because they can focus better from having their nutritional needs met.”

“Hats off to you! There are a lot of smiling, grateful students walking around St. Charles College. This program is about more than feeding children. It is building community and spirit as well.”

“I asked my high-school students why eating healthy foods are important. I anticipated typical teenage responses like: 'so we get big muscles,' 'so we look good,' and so on, and this is what I got. But it was one young man who quietly responded 'to survive.' It put shivers down my spine knowing that he at some point has seen what his or someone else’s fridge and cupboards look like completely empty.”

“There have been many positive changes in student behaviour since the breakfast program has begun. Students are much more alert during classes, student attendance has improved, so has overall student academic achievement because students are now able to focus on their work instead of their hunger. This program is invaluable to our school!”

”I never had kiwis before joining the breakfast program. Now I try all kinds of stuff.”

”I’ve received several phone calls from parents, thanking us for the Breakfast Program. Students comment daily on how appreciative they are of having breakfast at school… Teachers are constantly commenting on what a great programwe now have. Our students truly feel like we care about them and that we are here for them.”

”Sometimes I don’t have time to eat at home, so I go to the Breakfast Club. My favourite is the yogurt with berries and granola in a bowl. I’d like to say thank you, because now I get healthy brain food”

”The challenge that the school, parents, and volunteers faced with financially sustaining the program was monumental… The alliance with the Breakfast Clubs of Canada has helped reduce some of the repeated fundraising in a community that is ill equipped to sustain the constant demand for donations. The school and its breakfast program partners and volunteers have had a less stressful year. It’s been a boost to their morale…”

”We have entire families who volunteer to prepare breakfast for our program… moms, dads and all the children with big smiles on their faces.”