Students and volunteers organizing boxes of packaged foods

Five schools within the ÄÛÑ¿ÊÓƵ (HCDSB) proudly partnered with for their eighth annual Feeduary campaign. Held each February, this month-long initiative highlights the importance of Student Nutrition Programs across Halton and invites the community to see these programs in action.

Throughout the month, Feeduary events were hosted at schools across the district, including St. Marguerite d’Youville, Our Lady of Victory, and St. Patrick Catholic Elementary Schools, as well as St. Ignatius of Loyola and St. Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Secondary Schools.

Image of group of people standing in front of black table containing fruits and packaged foods
Image of group of women pouring smoothie into cup
Image of group of students and adults smiling with two students holding certificate in hand
Image of group of people standing in front of grey carts containing food
Image of students and adults standing behind large cart containing food
Image of group of people standing in front of blue table reading Hamilton Food for Thought

HCDSB leadership, trustees, local officials and community partners visited schools to experience Student Nutrition Programs firsthand. They joined staff and volunteers in serving food and saw the care, collaboration and daily impact these programs have on students.

Student Nutrition Programs help students feel and do their best and have been linked to:

  • Improved focus and readiness to learn
  • Increased energy levels
  • Stronger academic performance
  • Reduced at-risk behaviours

At each school, staff and student volunteers play an important role in preparing and distributing food, helping ensure students start their day nourished and ready to learn. HFFT supports 56 Student Nutrition Programs that serve nearly 35,000 students across the Board. Programs are open to all students, with no registration or proof of need required.

This year’s Feeduary campaign showcased the power of partnership between schools and community organizations in creating inclusive, supportive environments where every student has access to nutritious food and the opportunity to succeed.