Food for Kids Peterborough

Food For Kids Peterborough and County is a non-profit community partnership in Peterborough County and City. We are committed to improving child nutrition, well-being, and learning capacity through the provision of healthy and vital student nutrition programs, in every school, for every student in our area.
Since the start-up of our first breakfast programs in 1992-93, at two Peterborough schools, our partnership has successfully grown in numbers of school programs, and participating students, volunteers, and sponsors.  Last year, Peterborough Food for Kids served over one and a half million breakfasts and snacks to as many as 8,700 students in 45 breakfast clubs in the City and County of Peterborough. Thirty-three of these programs were at elementary schools, and 12 at secondary schools. Our participating schools are listed below.
The Peterborough community, parents, Ministry of Children and Youth, Breakfast  For Learning, and Breakfast Clubs of Canada support school nutrition programs.  Due to the considerable and generous sponsorships, food donations and discounts afforded Food for Kids Peterborough and County, it costs an average of only 25 cents per student breakfast in our community.
In addition to the tremendous contributions of school staff, parents, student councils and individual donors, our programs enjoy the support of over 100 local community partners, and 900 volunteers. We are grateful to our many partners and supporters, for their help and donations of food, supplies, funding, space, and volunteered time.

For more information on our programs, or to learn more about volunteering and donating to our school nutrition programs, please visit our website at www.pcchu.ca/ffk.

 

GOOD NEWS STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY

 SYSCO DONATES TO FOOD FOR KIDS
Sysco Central Ontario, Inc  recently  presented Food For Kids Peterborough and County with a cheque for $11,500, for the benefit of local school and snack programs.

Sysco employees, Cathy Basciano, Tanya D’Addazio, and Sandy Garvey, presented the donation at Sysco’s Peterborough office, to Food for Kids representatives, Kristine Roberts and Chris McCarthy, and shared highlights of Sysco employee’s successful fundraising efforts over the past year.

“Monthly, each Sysco department takes a turn at organizing a fundraiser, and the donations made by our employees are matched by Sysco Central Ontario, Inc management,” explained Sandy Garvey.  “This year, a silent auction, Friday ice cream treats, car washes, cash draws, Havelock Jamboree tickets, and tickets to Maple Leafs-Senators hockey game were very successful. Our big draw for a 40 inch plasma TV, a signed Raptors jersey from centre player  Andrea Bargnani, an iPod, and a digital frame made for exciting Christmas gifts,” added Ms. Basciano and Ms. D’Addazio.

Sysco Central Ontario, Inc has been a dedicated and long-standing supporter of Food For Kids school breakfast programs.  Sysco employees have volunteered at area breakfast clubs, served on the Food For Kids Steering Committee, and their generous donations over the past 14 years have benefitted thousands of children and youth throughout the city and county.  What a remarkable partnership!

Recipe for Success at Immaculate Conception Elementary

The Food For Kids breakfast program at Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary School in Peterborough, received a generous boost from parent volunteer, Liz Michielsen-Mayes and her employer, the Royal Bank of Canada. Mrs. Michielsen-Mayes volunteers regularly at her son's school breakfast club program, which provides healthy foods each morning to hungry students, so that they can attend classes ready to learn. Her volunteer efforts at the school last year were recognized by her employer, the RBC, through an RBC Employee Community Service grant. Mrs. Michielsen-Mayes recently presented the $500 cheque to Immaculate Conception Elementary School's student nutrition program.

At the cheque presentation were (left to right): Kristine Roberts, Food For Kids Student Nutrition Health Promoter, Donna McPhee, Immaculate Conception's Breakfast Program Coordinator, Liz Michielsen-Mayes, RBC employee and parent volunteer, and Karalee Murray, RBC Lansdowne Street Branch Bank Manager. Missing from the picture is Chris McCarthy, Food For Kids Student Nutrition Program Coordinator.
To read more about Mrs. Michielsen-Mayes interesting story, click here.  (link to the following  story)
[“RBC is passionate about helping our communities.  In fact, giving back to the community is a primary focus and we are happy at RBC to support local organizations.  As an employee of RBC and a volunteer, I am happy to present to the Food For Kids breakfast program at Immaculate Conception,  a cheque for $500.
I became involved about a year and a half ago, when my son transferred midway school year to Immaculate Conception, in grade 6. The school mentioned there was a breakfast program and in the beginning, my son went there as he was too shy to go out in the yard. But as time went on, he met many new friends. I thought since he was using the program, I would take the opportunity to give back and be a volunteer. Even though we feed many empty bellies each morning, I have noticed that the children enjoy the social aspect, share the experience of the evening, or just come to make a new friend. I have seen many smiles on the cold mornings when we are there, and have enjoyed many conversations, and a few smiles as many of our children come back for seconds and thirds, especially for strawberries and other tasty fruits of the season. Now my son looks forward to coming with me when I volunteer at the breakfast program.

It has been a great experience, and as a former student of Immaculate Conception, I am happy that RBC is contributing to this program, and that every child at Immaculate Conception will have the opportunity to start their day with a full belly. This is a great program for all our employees to be involved in, and RBC will offer a volunteer grant to any staff member or pensioner of RBC who contributes 40 hours or more a year. Thank you RBC!

Kawartha Bingo Sponsor's Association

The Volunteers Who Keep on Giving!

On Wednesday, April 13th the volunteers of the Kawartha Bingo Sponsor's Association celebrated National Volunteer Week by holding a Charity Night at Kawartha Club Bingo. 158 people representing 26 member organizations had buckets of fun laughing, joking, playing bingo, and bidding on wonderful items in the silent auction.

All of the money raised from the auction went to the Food For Kids Peterborough and County Student Nutrition Programs. A cheque for $1274 was presented to Kris Roberts and Chris McCarthy, which will provide for over 5000 meals for the kids. WOW!

Even when the volunteers are having a fun evening, they continue to think of others in our community.

At the recent cheque presentation were (L to R) Darrell Rowe, President of Kawartha Bingo Sponsor's Association Chris McCarthy, Food For Kids Coordinator, Kris Roberts Food For Kids Health Promoter, and Suzanne Davidson, Charity Administrator of Kawartha Bingo Sponsor's Association.

Food For Kids 2010-2011 Annual Appreciation Luncheon

On May 3rd, Food For Kids Peterborough and County held a special luncheon to honour the many volunteers and sponsors who provide assistance at the 46 school breakfast programs throughout Peterborough County and City. It was a special celebration for over 300 guests recognizing the efforts and contributions of all Food For Kids volunteers, schools, and sponsors. Special plaque presentations were made to acknowledge schools and supporters for their 5, 10 and 15 years of participation in student nutrition programs.

Food For Kids 2009-2010 Annual Report

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Ontario Volunteer Service Awards

On May 5, 2011, at Peterborough's Trentwinds International Centre and Motor Hotel, 43 volunteers from 15 Peterborough and County public and separate schools were recognized for their contribution to the Food For Kids school breakfast programs. These volunteers had 5 to 15 years of service with student nutrition programs at their respective schools. Volunteers were presented with a lapel pin and certificate, in recognition of their commitment and dedication as a volunteer.

Our Community Partners include:

• Anchorage Marina
• Boston Pizza
• Breakfast For Learning
• Bowles Valumart
• Buckhorn Community Centre
• Buckhorn Foodland
• Canadian Federation of University Women
• Canadian Network Broadcasting
• C.W.L. of St. Alphonsus, St. Paul's, Sacred Heart
• Charlotte Pantry
• Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church
• Chemung Lake District Lion's Club
• Chemong Lodge
• Church of the Living Hope
• Community Volunteers
• Corner Gate Foodland
• COSTCO Wholesale
• Country Mart
• COUNTRY 105/Energy99.7/BOB FM Radio
• CUPE
• Curve Lake First Nation
• Donoghues Wholesale Foods
• ElRod Industries,Orono
• Empire Cheese
• Ennismore Foodland
• Free Methodist Church GeneralElectric of Canada GEO-Logic Inc.
• Grocery Foundation of Ontario
• Havelock District Rotary Club
• Havelock Foodland
• Havelock Friendship Club
• Joanne's Place Health Foods
• Johnstons Greenhouse & Garden Centre
• Kawartha Credit Union
• Kawartha Food Share
• Kawartha Media Group
• Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board
• Keene United Church M.M.M.
• Kinark Child & Family Services
• Knights of Columbus Council798
• Lakefield Foodland
• Lakeland Foodland
• Liftlock Foodland
• Loblaw RealCanadian Superstore
• Mark Street United Church
• M.C.C. Tire Equipment
• Mclean Berry Farm MercuryWood Product Metro Food Store
• Mike Christie Auto Repair
• Millbrook Stick & Puck
• Ministry of Children & Youth Services
• Minute Maid Company Canada Inc.
• Morello's Independent Grocers
• No Frills
• Northminster United Church & Sunday School
• Norwood Lioness Club Optimist Club of Ennismore Parents
• Parent/School Councils
• Pepsico-Quaker-Tropicana-Gatorade
• Peterborough Appliances
• Peterborough Concrete Floor
• Peterborough County-City Health Unit
• Peterborough Family Resource Centre/OEYC
• Peterborough Naval Association and Ladies Auxilliary
• Peterborough Professional Hockey Alumni
• Peterborough RegionalHealth Centre Foundation
• Peterborough Social Planning Council
• Peterborough This Week
• Peterborough,Victoria,Northumberland,Clarington Catholic District School Board
• Peterborough Wholesalers Ltd.
• Prestige Windows,Doors & Sunrooms
• Private Donations
• Price Chopper
• Pyes'Buns & Deli
• Reg Ward Insurance Services
• Retired Teachers of Ontario District 36
• RJ's Fresh  Produce
• Rocky Ridge Water
• Rotary Club of Peterborough
• Royal Bank of Canada
• School Staff
• Sobeys
• Sherbrooke Foodland
• Square Plates
• St. Aidans/St. Matthews Anglican Church, Buckhorn
• St. Alphonsus Health Cabinet
• St. Alphonsus Parish
• St. James United Church Men's Club
• St. John's Auxilliary
• St. Luke's Anglican Church
• Steve's Auto Service
• Student Councils
• Sysco Central Ontario,Inc
• The Clean Freaks
• The Fridge Care
• Tim Hortons,Water Street
• Titles Bookstore
• Toronto Dominion Bank
• Trail Marker Outdoor Products
• Trinity United Church
• United Way of Peterborough & District
• W. Norris & Son Moving
• Wal-mart
• Ward Street Grill
• Warsaw & District Lions Club
• ZereyBread

Participating Schools:

• Adam Scott Collegiate Vocational Institute
• Adam Scott Intermediate School
• Apsley Central Public School
• Armour Heights Public School
• Buckhorn Public School
• Centre For Independent Studies
• Chemong Public School
• Crestwood Secondary School
• Havelock-Belmont Public School
• Highland Heights Public School
• Holy Cross Secondary School
• Immaculate Conception Catholic Elementary
• James Strath  Public School
• Kawartha Heights Public School
• Keith Wightman Public School
• Kenner Collegiate Vocational School
• Kenner Intermediate School
• King George Public School
• Lakefield Intermediate School
• Lakefield Secondary School
• Millbrook/South Cavan Public School
• Monsignor O’Donoghue  Catholic Elementary School
• North Cavan Public School
• North Shore Public Shool
• Norwood Public School
• Norwood Intermediate & Dist. High School
• Otonabee Valley Public School
• Prince of Wales Public School
• Peterborough Collegiate Vocational School
• Queen Elizabeth Public School
• Queen Mary Public School
• R.F. Downey Public School
• Ridpath Junior Public School
• Roger Neilson Pubic School
• School for young Moms (Administered from CIS)
• South Monaghan Public School
• STRIVE Youth Program
• St. Alphonsus  Catholic Elementary School
• St. Anne  Catholic Elementary School
• St. John Catholic  Elementary School
• St. Joseph  Catholic Elementary School
• St. Patrick  Catholic Elementary  School
• St. Paul  Catholic Elementary School
• St. Peter  Secondary School
• Thomas A. Stewart S.S.
• Warsaw Public School