Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto Schools (free breakfast, snacks and meals)
Student Nutrition Programs in Toronto Schools (free breakfast, snacks and meals) is a free program run by Student Nutrition Ontario - Toronto for children and youth at Toronto schools that run a student nutrition program. Checked on the official page on October 4, 2026.
You likely qualify if: Students at Toronto schools with a program; Open to all, whether or not you can pay.
Runs every school day during the school year. No application is needed for students.
Call 416-797-1013Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026 on the official page
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Programs in Toronto schools that give students healthy breakfasts, morning meals, snacks or lunches each school day. Over 230,000 Toronto students take part every day. The City of Toronto funds them through Toronto Public Health, with money from Ontario and from the Government of Canada, whose National School Food Program adds funding to Ontario's Student Nutrition Program. The City aims to have a morning meal program in every public school community by the 2026-2027 school year.
Who qualifies
Children and youth at Toronto schools that run a student nutrition program. Programs are open to all students regardless of their ability to pay and are meant to be free of stigma. Families do not apply to the National School Food Program directly. It reaches students through these school programs.
You likely qualify if:
- Students at Toronto schools with a program
- Open to all, whether or not you can pay
How to apply
- Apply on their website.
- Questions? [email protected]
- Come back here and tell us if it worked.
Other ways, if that one is quiet
Where else they are
Their website is toronto.ca/.../student-nutrition-program.
Good to know
- CostFree for students. Parents may give a voluntary contribution.
- LanguagesEnglish
- Their stepsAsk your child's school or teacher if the school runs a student nutrition program and what time food is served. Your child can take part even if you cannot pay. Giving money is voluntary. For questions about programs in Toronto, call Student Nutrition Ontario - Toronto at 416-797-1013 or email [email protected]
Parents can also volunteer to help run the program at their school.
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What to bring
- Nothing. No application for students
Dates
Runs every school day during the school year. No application is needed for students.
Source
Checked on October 4, 2026 on the official pageRun by Student Nutrition Ontario - Toronto.
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