Set Up Your Program


Step 1:


Contact your Local Student Nutrition Program Coordinator


Your Local SNP Coordinator can assist with:

  • Safe food handling practices to prevent food borne illnesses
  • Menu planning to ensure adequate calories and nutrients in menus
  • Application completion
  • Visits to student nutrition programs in other schools

Please refer to our Contact Us section for an email list of Local Student Nutrition Coordinators.

Student Nutrition Programs:
A Guide to Getting Started

Main Page Introduction

Step 1: Contact Your Local Student Nutrition Program (SNP) Coordinator

Step 2: Gain Support for an SNP & Determine the Right Program for Your School

Step 3: Set Up a Student Nutrition Advisory Committee & Outline Areas of Responsibility

Step 4: Apply for Funding

Step 5: Keep the Communication Flowing

Student Nutrition Programs:
A Guide to Getting Started Resource Documents

Documents Available for Download
Full Document - PDF (74 KB)
Full Document in PDF Format, 7 pages
Full Document - Word (66 KB)
Full Document in Word Format, 7 pages

Appendices Available for Individual Download in PDF Format
Appendix A (19 KB)
Principal's Letter
Appendix B (10 KB)
Sample Covering Letter & Survey to Parents/Guardians
Appendix C (32 KB)
Week One & Two Menu Planning Form
Appendix D (750 KB)
Quick Reference Guide for Menu Planning
Appendix E (8 KB)
Accounting Report of Expenditures
Appendix F (222 KB)
Monthly Service Targets Report
Appendix G (336 KB)
2010-2011 SNP Funding Application
Appendix H (11 KB)
Program Announcement/Information Letter & Form for Parents/Guardians
Appendix I (1,801 KB)
Volunteer Resource Kit

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Author Information:

Compiled by Mary Bark
with files from:

-The Toronto District School Board
-York Region Food for Learning
-Toronto Public Health
(Appendices D & E)
-The Ministry of Children and Youth Services (Appendix F)

Student Nutrition Program - Ontario Central East Region

Tel: 705 748-9144 ext. 340
Email: Mary Bark