• Nutrition Co-ordinator –  Shanna Walkes - Shanna.Walkes@tdsb.on.ca
• Breakfast Co-ordinator - Francine Thompson - Francine.Thompson@tdsb.on.ca

Nutrition Liaison Officer – Durward Anthony durward.anthony@tdsb.on.ca

Benefits of Student Nutrition Programs

 for children

• nourishing food enhances student’s health and readiness for learning
• eating a variety of healthy foods widens a child’s experiences and future choices
• nutrition education allows students to make healthy lifestyle choices
• programs increase opportunities for social interaction and cooperation
• leadership opportunities are available for older students
• lateness and absenteeism could be reduced

for parents

• a nutrition program is a cost-effective way to ensure children are receiving adequate nutrition
• their children try new foods with their peers
• programs empower and enhance parental involvement with their children in the school/community experience
• skill development for parents and community members is provided for those who volunteer

the school

• programs foster partnerships to care for, nurture an educate children
• skills development empower community members and promote opportunities for
  community participation and development

the community

• programs help to create a better learning environment for all the children of the community
• volunteers have the potential for developing employability skills which will be useful in the community
• programs offer a positive way for community businesses and service organizations to participate in their local school