Haliburton County Food for Kids
Haliburton County Food for Kids works to increase our community's ability and willingness to care for our children by actively supporting child nourishment programs.
Established in 1999, Haliburton County Food for Kids serves a vast geographic area and relatively small, economically disadvantaged population of the County. Food for Kids now proudly serves 2,200 children and youth at seven schools in Haliburton County. Our participating schools are listed below.
Our programs enjoy the support of over 50 local volunteers who help to raise funds, plan, prepare and serve 3500 breakfasts and snacks to students in Haliburton County each week.
In addition to our many individual volunteers, Haliburton County Food for Kids works closely with Community Partners including:
- The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit
- The Health for Life Program
- Point In Time Centre for Children, Youth and Parents
- Trillium Lakelands School Board
- The Ontario Ministry of Children and Youth Services
- Breakfast for Learning
- Haliburton Foodland
- Over 50 local service groups
As well as the ongoing support of these organizations and businesses, Food for Kids is the recipient of outstanding financial supported from our community; last year receiving approximately $40,000 in community donations - a remarkable sum for a small community with limited financial resources. People interested in contributing to Haliburton County Food for Kids programs are welcome to contact their local schools directly, or please visit our How to Get Involved section.
Food For Kids Needs Financial Assistance
Healthy Eating at Schools Mandatory by September 2011
Read the article here.
A Perfect Fit: Dollars for Kids
Participating Schools:
- J.D. Hodgson Elementary School
- Archie Stouffer E.S.
- Stuart Baker E.S.
- Haliburton Highlands Secondary School
- Cardiff E.S.
- Wilberforce E.S.
- Adult Education Training Center
