Student Nutrition Programs

Student Nutrition Programs offer meals and/or snacks to school students at no cost, and may also provide food education to children and youth.

Food4Kids Hamilton Programs

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Contact for information.
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Children and youth who attend school in Hamilton.

How to apply:

Referrals made through the child's school.

Provides packages of healthy food for children with limited or no access to food on weekends or during the summer months.

Weekends Without Hunger - Participants aged 4-18 years are referred by schools aware of students with limited access to food in their homes. Food packages are tucked discreetly into children's backpacks. Food bags are filled with healthy food items, including 5 fresh fruit items.

Summer Feeding Program - Through July and August, all students registered in the program receive grocery store gift cards through the mail at their homes on a bi-weekly basis.

Student Breakfast Program

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Mon-Fri 7am-8:30am
Cost:
None
Who can access this service:

Open to students from Kindergarten to grade 12. 

How to apply:

Enter through the main entrance; ring the doorbell for access.

Ensures that children and youth in need have access to a healthy breakfast in a safe, supervised environment, helping them to start their school day.