Student Nutrition Programs in Schools June 10, 2014

Quick Facts Better Beginnings Better Futures is the broker and program provider for Sudbury/Manitoulin Receive direct funding from MCYS and donations from other organizations Currently funds 90 schools across Sudbury/Manitoulin Program assists and supports schools with food planning, budgeting, fundraising and complying with food safety regulations

Advisory Committee Meets four times annually Members are Registered Dieticians, School Board representatives, Health Inspectors, and City and Ministry staff. Review allocations, designate targeted schools, analyze healthy menus/costs, apply funding formulas, prioritize and approve requests for new equipment

Eligibility Requests for funding must have an operational plan outlining how they will: use staff/volunteers serve a minimum of one meal per week prepare food that is offered to everyone be universal and free for the student have a fundraising/donations component, as the program is not 100% funded Each school is required to provide receipts and statistical data on the number of meals and students served monthly. All new requests for funding to implement a school nutrition program are met.

Programs There are three type of Student Nutrition programs 1. Breakfast Program Must have three food groups (1 dairy, 1 fruit/vegetable, 1 grain or meat) Served before the first bell Cost an average of $1.47 per student served 2. Morning Meal Cost and foods are the same as the Breakfast Program, but served after the morning bell 3. Snack Program Must have two food groups, a fruit/vegetable with choice of dairy or grain Cost an average of $0.83 per student served

Number of meals/day served X program cost + % factor = allocation Funding Formula 2013-14 The formula is based on number of meals X number days served minimum funding is $300, maximum funding is $12,000  non-designated schools +8.6% designated Schools +15% The Advisory Committee designates schools based on the social-economic data of neighbourhoods. Designated schools receive 15% factor added to the overall allocation and are eligible for an additional $1,000, if required. BBBF transfers funding in three installments, specific to the school’s fundraising account. The school is required to provide a statement of the deposit into the school account. Number of meals/day served X program cost + % factor = allocation

Funders and Criteria Breakfast Clubs of Canada funds five day/week breakfast programs not accepting new schools Sudbury has 31 schools funded which is considered high in comparison to other regions annual funding capped at $112,000 and could be reduced to share funds in other communities 5% of allocation can be used for small equipment (pots, utensils etc.) requires schools to complete a progress report, assessing the scope and success of the program

Funders and Criteria Breakfast for Learning $42,000 annually funds three days/week Breakfast or Snack programs at non-designated schools no exclusion on how to spend the allocation requires school to provide progress report to BBBF

Funders and Criteria Human League Danone funded through Sudbury Food Bank to support nutrition in schools $10,000 received to open an account at National Grocers consults with BBBF for input on schools with the greatest needs before assigning allocations additional fundraising/donations applied to targeted schools Danone delivery of Danone Yogurt to identified schools, in kind

Funders and Criteria Grocery Foundation Coupon Program using allocated dollars, the school buys coupons at half or less than half of the item’s actual cost coupons are redeemed at any Metro, Food Basics and Sobeys chain any school can use this program some schools prefer not to because they have their food delivered or prefer to shop at other stores BBBF advocates the use of coupons when a school’s funding is running low

Additional Programs Childhood/Enfance not for profit, local program fundraise through Bingo charity events approximately $120,000 annually program operates independent from BBBF, however maintains a good working relationship with BBBF Childhood/Enfance provides information on funded schools Childhood/Enfance notifies schools, sets up budget and account at National Grocers or Food Basics in the Valley for school’s use

Additional Programs The Kinsmen Club of Sudbury – House Draw donated $15,000 to BBBF distributed across 44 schools last year, to purchase items for volunteers of Student Nutrition Programs in appreciation for their service $400 to $450 allocated per school various items purchased - gas cards, aprons, water bottles, ice cream socials, volunteer luncheons and a Thank You video was produced with copies presented to volunteers

Additional Programs Northern Fruit and Vegetable Program New initiative Three-year pilot partnership with the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care, Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association and Sudbury and District Health Unit Delivers fruit and vegetables to designated schools twice weekly Year one: April to June 2014 Year two: January to June 2015 Year three: January to June 2016

Program Reviews The Advisory Committee reviews receipts twice yearly to assess foods being served, provide input on what is done well and make recommendations towards healthy changes. BBBF visits schools annually to meet the primary people responsible for the program, review how well it is doing, determine gaps, discuss the wish list and conduct an inspection of the kitchen, menus, and equipment using a checklist of standards. BBBF visits schools with new Principals to discuss the historical value of the program. BBBF submits annual progress and statistical data reports to the funders.

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