For most kids, the last day of school marks the beginning of fun summer days filled with sunshine, laughter and friends. For others, it means the end of the critical in-school meal programs that keep their growing bodies healthy & strong.
AFTER THE BELL
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The Program
After the Bell provides nutritious, child-friendly food packs throughout the summer when school-centred supports are not available so kids can soar on the swings and splash in the community pool with their friends.
Participating food banks receive packs that contain shelf-stable items such as milk, hummus, crackers, cereal, oatmeal and sunflower seeds. They also receive grant money to supplement the food packs with perishable items such as apples, sugar snap peas, cheese, and yogurt.
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AFTER THE BELL IN YOUR COMMUNITY
AFTER THE BELL IN YOUR COMMUNITY
Food banks that participated in After the Bell 2023.
Food banks that participated in After the Bell 2023.
WAYS TO SUPPORT
CORPORATIONS
INDIVIDUALS
If you’re a food bank interested in participating in After the Bell, please reach out to afterthebell@foodbankscanada.ca.
If you’re in need of food support, please use our Find a Food Bank tool and call the food bank nearest you.
You Make it Happen
Thank you to all the organizations and individuals that are helping children across Canada have a better summer in 2024.
These are the proud partners that are making After the Bell possible in 2024.
Fresh Food Partner
