TFSS acts as an advocate for students, identifying and initiating programs to deal with the hunger and poverty experienced by students across our city. Student Nutrition Program: TFSS supports over 830 breakfast, lunch and snack programs, providing almost 218,000 meals daily to Toronto students.
2. Beyond 3:30: Through our innovative after-school program, we keep over 1,200 middle schools kids in high-risk areas safe and engaged in physical fitness, homework help, arts and culture activities from 3:30-6:30pm every school day.
3. The Gift of Sight & Sound: During a regular year, we provide vision and hearing screenings and optometry clinics for over 16,000 students in over 150 of our neediest schools. Those who need glasses and hearing assistance devices receive them free-of-charge.
4. Emergency Fund: We provide funds to students with urgent needs. Any principal, teacher or professional support services staff member can apply for emergency funds on behalf of their students. Please visit www.tfss.ca/our-programs for more information.