Farm Boy raised over $135,000 to support food literacy initiatives and in-school meal programs for the second year of grants. Many thanks to all those that contributed towards the success of our Flagship Charitable Program—nourish to flourish!
About nourish to flourish
Farm Boy’s vision extends far beyond the school’s walls. nourish to flourish is about cultivating an ecosystem where children not only eat well but also develop a deep understanding and appreciation for food. Through support for in-school meal programs and food literacy initiatives, we seek to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices that will sustain them for a lifetime. By offering funding for immersive trips to farms, school gardens, and guest speakers, we aim to reconnect children with the origins of their food, fostering a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the earth.
nourish to flourish embodies Farm Boy’s commitment to creating communities where every child has the opportunity to thrive – physically, mentally, and emotionally – because we believe that when we nourish our children, we empower them to flourish and, in turn, enrich the world around them.
The program was developed in partnership with Sustain Ontario and Farm to Cafeteria Canada.
Our Goals
- Enhance in-school meal programs.
- Empower students to make healthy, sustainable food choices.
- Foster deeper understanding about where our food comes from.
Key Components
Grants & Funding:
In its inaugural year, the nourish to flourish Flagship Charitable Program will distribute $55,000 in grants among 30 schools across Ontario.
The grants will fund the following programs:
In-School Meal Programs:
- Food purchased for the in-school meal programs will be fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate, and as local and sustainably sourced as possible.
- Other funds will be directed to equipment and educational programs.
Future Educational Experiences:
Students will benefit from farm trips, school gardens, guest speaker events, and more.
– Shawn Linton
President & General Manager,
Farm Boy Company Inc.
Partner
Sustain Ontario is a province-wide alliance promoting healthy food and farming. It advocates for productive, equitable, and sustainable food systems
across the province.
Sustain Ontario facilitates partnerships and outreach, supports the selection process, and provides support to grant recipients.
Partner
Farm to Cafeteria Canada is a partnership-based organization working to transform how food is experienced, learned and celebrated in
all schools across Canada.
Farm to Cafeteria Canada manages applications, administers grants, and coordinates impact reporting.
Apply for
a grant
Applications opened on September 9, 2024
For detailed information on application criteria and how to apply, please visit Sustain Ontario’s website.
