Breakfast Club of Canada

Since 1994, Breakfast Club of Canada has been working with partners from all sectors to help children access a nutritious breakfast and reach their full potential. Accredited by Imagine Canada for its effective governance and recognized for its promotion of local food products, the Club helps reach children in every province and territory across the country.



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Nov 14, 2024, 06:40 ET Walmart Canada raises $4.3 million to help nourish children's potential

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Nov. 14, 2024 /CNW/ - Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to announce that this year's annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada raised a remarkable $4.3 million, which...

Aug 20, 2024, 07:03 ET Back-to-School: Over 800,000 children still lack access to quality breakfast programs

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Aug. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - As the new school year approaches, Breakfast Club of Canada calls on Canadians to join the movement to give current and future generations an equal opportunity ...

Jun 19, 2024, 16:03 ET Communities join forces to Nourish the Future of Ontario's Children

Healthy Students Brighter Ontario Campaign Raises over $5M for Student Nutrition Programs TORONTO, June 19, 2024 /CNW/ - Breakfast Club of Canada, Student Nutrition Ontario (SNO), The Schad...

Apr 01, 2024, 13:59 ET Breakfast Club of Canada Welcomes the Government of Canada's Investment in a National School Food Program

TORONTO, April 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Breakfast Club of Canada eagerly welcomes the historic announcement made by the Government of Canada today regarding an investment of $1 billion over five years for a...

Nov 22, 2023, 09:29 ET Federal Government Falls Short in Prioritizing Children's Well-Being in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Nov. 22, 2023 /CNW/ - Breakfast Club of Canada was looking forward to the 2023 Fall Economic Statement with great anticipation. After meeting with key government stakeholders in...

Nov 20, 2023, 07:00 ET Breakfast Club of Canada engages with key government stakeholders to discuss food insecurity among students

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - In honour of National Child Day Breakfast Club of Canada meets this morning with members of parliament and senators during a Breakfast on the Hill. The event serves...

Nov 09, 2023, 06:00 ET Walmart Canada's national fundraising campaign raises a remarkable $4.3 million for Breakfast Club of Canada

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Nov. 9, 2023 /CNW/ - Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to announce that this year's Back-to-School fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada raised an incredible $4.3 million,...

Nov 01, 2023, 06:00 ET Inflation and rising food costs - Breakfast Club of Canada faces an increase in needs

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Nov. 1, 2023 /CNW/ - Barely two months after the start of the school year, Breakfast Club of Canada is facing an important increase in the need for access to nutritious food in...

Sep 28, 2023, 06:00 ET Breakfast Club of Canada Joins Forces with Agnico Eagle in Inunnguiniq Project to Provide Sustenance to Kivalliq and Kitikmeot School Children

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Sept. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - On Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, Agnico Eagle Mines' Nunavut Vice-President, Martin Plante, unveiled a transformative initiative: the Inunnguiniq project....

Aug 22, 2023, 07:00 ET Back-to-School: More Children than Ever Need Access to School Nutrition Programs

Breakfast Club of Canada is launching its annual fundraising campaign to help children access breakfast each morning, to help them succeed today and tomorrow. BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Aug. 22, 2023 /CNW/ -...

Jun 13, 2023, 07:00 ET Vast majority of Canadians want a national school nutrition program implemented as soon as possible.

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, June 13, 2023 /CNW/ - As we enter the final stretch of the school year, a newly released study commissioned by Breakfast Club of Canada finds that the vast majority (84%) of...

Mar 29, 2023, 19:09 ET Children across Canada will have to wait

Federal Budget 2023 – National School Food Program BOUCHERVILLE, QC, March 29, 2023 /CNW/ - Following the tabling of the federal government's 2023 budget, Breakfast Club of Canada is concerned that...

Dec 14, 2022, 07:00 ET Walmart Canada raises record $4.5 million, helping Breakfast Club of Canada provide 9 million morning meals to children

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Dec. 14, 2022 /CNW/ - Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to announce that Walmart Canada has raised a record $4.5 million in 2022, allowing the Club to provide 9 million*...

Aug 23, 2022, 07:00 ET Inflation and Rising Food Prices: Breakfast Club of Canada Sounds the Alarm

The organization launches its annual fundraising campaign in order to continue to support children across Canada in the face of a significant financial shortfall BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Aug. 23, 2022 /CNW...

Nov 17, 2021, 07:00 ET Danone Canada announces a new multi-year $1.2 million commitment to Breakfast Club of Canada for new school breakfast programs

This 5-year commitment will initially allow 4 new school breakfast programs to open in Indigenous communities in Nunavut, Northern Manitoba and Alberta, with additional schools to follow in 2022 and...

Jun 29, 2020, 08:00 ET The Royal Canadian Mint Joins Forces with Breakfast Club of Canada to Recognize Essential Workers and Everyday Heroes of the COVID-19 Pandemic on a Special Medal

All net proceeds to be donated to Breakfast Club of Canada's Emergency Fund for COVID-19 OTTAWA, ON, June 29, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - As we all know someone who deserves a medal for helping keep us safe, ...

May 12, 2020, 07:00 ET Uber Reaches Out to Breakfast Club of Canada: 80,000 Free Food Deliveries to Be Made in Canada to Support Children and Families

MONTREAL, May 12, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Since April 29, Uber has been putting its network of drivers to good use by having them deliver food to families in need on behalf of local community...

Mar 20, 2020, 06:00 ET Breakfast Club of Canada Sets Up an Emergency Fund to Reach Out to Children Across the Country

At least $5 million required to meet the needs of Canadian children quickly and efficiently MONTREAL, March 20, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Backed by its network of corporate partners, Breakfast Club of...

Mar 17, 2020, 15:20 ET Breakfast Club of Canada Calls for Collaboration to Ensure Children Don't Go Hungry During the Current Crisis

[email protected] MONTREAL, March 17, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Breakfast Club of Canada is teaming up with its corporate partners and community organizations on the ground to make sure all...

Feb 27, 2020, 15:42 ET Three breakfast programs launch in Prince Rupert to help students jump start their school day

Business and community partners work together to better the lives of local children and youth PRINCE RUPERT, BC, Feb. 27, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Last Tuesday, thanks to the joint efforts of Pembina...

Jan 17, 2020, 12:03 ET Media Alert: Child Advocate Calls on Liberal Government to Finally Release Long Promised Funds to Ensure no Canadian Child Goes to School Hungry

In Manitoba, More than 1 in 4 Children Go to School Hungry WINNIPEG, Jan. 17, 2020 /CNW/ - Daniel Germain, the president and founder of Breakfast Club of Canada, is travelling to Winnipeg this...

Dec 05, 2019, 10:20 ET Breakfast Club of Canada Joins Select Group of Notable Charities with New Imagine Canada Accreditation

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Dec. 5, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Breakfast Club of Canada joins the ranks of select charitable organizations recognized for its excellence, leadership and financial accountability...

Nov 28, 2019, 10:03 ET JLL Canada raises over $100,000 in support of Breakfast Club of Canada

TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - JLL Canada announced today that it raised $103,000 in support of Breakfast Club of Canada during its Charity Month. Over the last four weeks, JLL offices across...

Nov 27, 2019, 05:00 ET Breakfast Club of Canada Set to Assess Its Social Impact

A great tool to fast-track the development of the Club and its partner organizations and help the more than 1 million young Canadians who go to school on an empty stomach VANCOUVER, Nov. 27, 2019...

Nov 06, 2019, 11:34 ET Appointment notice - The Board of Directors of Breakfast Club of Canada appoints new Chair: Renee Merrifield Wasylyk

BOUCHERVILLE, QC, Nov. 6, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Breakfast Club of Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of the first-ever female to chair its Board of Directors – Kelowna-based entrepreneur,...

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