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Each school day, the Surrey School Meal Programs strive to feed as
many children as possible a nutritious meal. Without this food, these students might otherwise go hungry. Research has clearly shown children
who have enough food to eat learn better.
Elementary students in full day Kindergarten and Grades 1-7 receive a simple nutritious cold
lunch consisting of milk or 100% fruit juice, a sandwich or similar entrée, and fruit or simple
dessert. Half day Kindergarten children receive a recess snack of fruit or simple dessert.
Special arrangements are made to meet the needs of students with proven food allergies,
religious restrictions and special dietary needs. However, the program cannot feed children with
extensive allergies, very complex special diets or restrictions. Food consumption is closely
monitored to be sure that the children like their lunches and eat the food they receive.
Parents help by paying $1 or as much as they can afford to offset the cost of the meals each
month. The Ministry of Education pays for the balance of the program.
Approximately 2,250 students are fed each day at the following elementary schools:
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AHP Matthew
Bear Creek
Betty Huff
Bridgeview
Cedar Hills
Creekside
Forsyth Road |
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Georges Vanier
Hjorth Road
Holly
James Ardiel
K.B. Woodward
Lena Shaw
M. J. Shannon
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Old Yale Road
Prince Charles
Riverdale
Senator Reid
Simon Cunningham
W.E. Kinvig |
There are more children who would benefit from the School Meal Program, so
donations are appreciated.
With financial support from several service clubs and private donors in Surrey, the
Employee 50/50 Lottery and the Ministry of Education, approximately 150 students participate in lunch programs
offered at Kwantlen Park, Guildford Park, Queen Elizabeth and Princess
Margaret and at five Alternate Secondary Schools. Unfortunately, these programs are not able to reach all the students in need. Donations are always appreciated.
In partnership with the Breakfast Clubs of Canada, the Cindrich Breakfast Club was launched in March 2010. Community volunteers work with the Breakfast Coordinator to serve a small group of children a simple healthy breakfast of milk, fruit, cheese or yoghurt, cereal and toast every morning. The Club hopes to expand to feed more children at this inner city school.
For more information about the Lunch Program, please contact Food
Services.
Last Updated: April 19, 2010 |
