1. Student Nutrition Programs in Schools
June 10, 2014

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Number of meals/day served X program cost + % factor = allocation
Funding Formula
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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. Any questions?