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Halton Food for Thought Fueling our Future by providing students universal access to nutritious foods at school. Donate today Who is Halton Food for Thought?

Our Vision is that no student goes hungry at school. As the local charity partnering with the community to help provide nutritious meals and snacks to Halton students, HFFT supports learning and healthy development. There are a variety of reasons why young people start their day hungry including lengthy commutes, hectic morning routines, and rising poverty rates. Regardless of the reason, HFFT aims to support students to be ready to learn and to ensure they have access to healthy food at school.

It's World Food Day today, and the people in Halton with the clearest view of school food are the students running the p...
10/16/2026

It's World Food Day today, and the people in Halton with the clearest view of school food are the students running the programs.

They collect the bins. They deliver them classroom to classroom. They restock through the day, and in June, they hand the routine to the next group. Last year, 89% of our partner schools reported an increase in student volunteer engagement.

A teacher in Milton sums up the principle in one line:

"Our nutrition program is a great equalizer in our school, offered to everyone, for everyone." Teacher, Elementary School, Milton

More than ten Halton schools are waiting for a program. They asked, and they're ready.

Halton Food For Thought's Executive Director, Aliya, with Monica, the owner of , and May, the sweetest little pupper!Gla...
10/15/2026

Halton Food For Thought's Executive Director, Aliya, with Monica, the owner of , and May, the sweetest little pupper!

Glamjulz is a local jewellery business in Burlington. They worked with HFFT from May 2026 to the end of the school year doing a third-party fundraiser through the sale of teacher appreciation bracelets. Kids could buy farewell appreciation bracelets for their teachers or favourite staff at their schools, and with the purchase of every bracelet, $5 came back to HFFT to feed a kid at school.

We raised $1400 from the campaign! Monica presented us with the cheque last week.

Thank you, Glamjulz, for your support!

The morning after a long weekend is usually the busiest one of the month.Four days off, and on Tuesday, everybody comes ...
10/14/2026

The morning after a long weekend is usually the busiest one of the month.

Four days off, and on Tuesday, everybody comes back at once. Routines that took September to build have gone slightly loose. More students come through than on a normal morning, and they come through earlier.

Volunteers know this and plan for it. Coordinators order for it. Nobody outside a school building would ever notice it happened.

To everyone who was there yesterday morning: thank you. That's the shift that keeps the rest of the month running.

Great visit to Aldershot breakfast program last week.The smoothies were a huge hit. This program is run by amazing paren...
10/13/2026

Great visit to Aldershot breakfast program last week.

The smoothies were a huge hit. This program is run by amazing parent and student volunteers.

They do an incredible job of welcoming all students and making the breakfast program the place to be for students to start their day with a healthy breakfast!

Let's make some noise for Student Nutrition Programs and healthy eating this October!We are excited to invite you to par...
10/13/2026

Let's make some noise for Student Nutrition Programs and healthy eating this October!

We are excited to invite you to participate in The Great Big Crunch, a fun, community-wide celebration of healthy eating and the incredible impact of Student Nutrition Programs.

Throughout October, students across Halton will take a "big crunch" into a fresh, locally sourced fruit or vegetable as a symbol of our shared commitment to ensuring every student has access to nutritious food and the opportunity to thrive at school.

We'd love for you to join us!

Whether you're a long-time supporter or new to our community, your participation helps raise awareness about the importance of student nutrition and the positive role it plays in student learning, well-being, and success.

Need some inspiration? Check out photos from past Great Big Crunch celebrations in our schools!

Today is Thanksgiving, and all schools are closed today.But tomorrow morning, the carts go back out. That's what they do...
10/12/2026

Today is Thanksgiving, and all schools are closed today.

But tomorrow morning, the carts go back out. That's what they do every single school day, from September to June.

To the volunteers who will be there before the bell, the coordinators who ordered it all last week, and everyone in Halton who paid for what's on the cart: thank you! We're truly grateful for all of you.

10/11/2026

Join us for the !

Thanks to the C. H. Norton Public School parent council for your participation.

The C. H. Norton Public School parent council in Burlington crunching together for The Great Big Crunch!Join us and sen...
10/11/2026

The C. H. Norton Public School parent council in Burlington crunching together for The Great Big Crunch!

Join us and send us your photos and videos today. Use the hashtag .

The Great Big Crunch!Dear Educators and School Leaders,Get ready to make some noise! We’re delighted to invite your scho...
10/11/2026

The Great Big Crunch!

Dear Educators and School Leaders,

Get ready to make some noise! We’re delighted to invite your school to
participate in The Great Big Crunch, a regional celebration of Student
Nutrition Programs across our community. Choose any day in October
to highlight the importance of barrier-free access to healthy, nutritious food for every
student, and the vital role good nutrition plays in helping students learn, grow, and thrive.

On your chosen day, students across the region will take one tremendous “crunch” into a fresh, locally sourced fruit or vegetable - a simple, joyful way to show our shared commitment to accessible, healthy food choices.

Why Crunch with Us?
- Raise Awareness: Spotlight student nutrition and its positive impact on learning, focus,
and overall well-being.
- Build Community: Bring students, staff, and families together for a fun shared
experience that encourages healthy eating and school spirit.
- Celebrate Student Nutrition Programs: Show your support for the programs that help
ensure every student can access nutritious food at school.

How to Join the Crunch
1. Pick a Date: Choose a day that works best for your school. Prefer to crunch a little earlier
or later? No problem!
2. Plan Your Crunch: Bring students together for a Great Big Crunch moment in classrooms, the cafeteria, or an assembly. We recommend a fresh, locally sourced fruit or
vegetable - then count down and crunch together!
3. Capture the Moment: Share your school’s “Crunch with Us” photos and posts on social media using and .

Tag so we can celebrate alongside schools across the region. We can’t wait to hear your crunch!

St. Cecilia CES was thrilled to receive apples this week in support of the Great Big Crunch. Get ready to make some nois...
10/10/2026

St. Cecilia CES was thrilled to receive apples this week in support of the Great Big Crunch. Get ready to make some noise crunching on those fresh local apples!

Huge thank you to Cumis for donating apples in support the Great Big Crunch, a regional celebration of Student Nutrition Programs across our community.

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