1. Northumberland Food For Thought
Kimberly Leadbeater, R.D.
Public Health Dietitian

2. Northumberland Food For Thought is…
Non-profit
Community partnership
Representation by:
Public Health
School Boards
Municipality
Food Industry
Community Agencies

3. What we do Help schools start or maintain a Student Nutrition program
Provide access to:
Funding
Community volunteers
Food products
Information on nutrition, food safety, menu planning
Networking opportunities

4. What are Student Nutrition Programs?
Breakfast, morning meals and snack programs
Run in school facilities
Tailored to meet local needs
Universal and non-stigmatizing
Participation continues to increase

5. Local SNPs challenges More students participating every year
Current programs under funded compared to need
Limited on-site food storage, preparation space, serving space, and equipment
Volunteer turnover

6. Hungry students at school
Long bus rides to school
Early morning practices
Hurried morning routines
Child is not hungry first thing in the morning
Lack of supervision at mealtime
There’s just no food in the cupboards

7. Benefits of Student Nutrition Programs

8. Hungry students at school

10. Final Thoughts
“When a child’s stomach is empty, everything else is secondary. Before developing a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for learning, one must first satisfy the body’s thirst and hunger.”
~Romeo LeBlanc, Former Governor General of Canada