The Colwood Elementary PAC is looking for a volunteer to take over the school hot lunch program to prevent it from closing this spring. According to a school newsletter sent on February 27, 2026, the program needs a new coordinator to manage the service for May and June, and to keep it running for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year in Colwood, British Columbia.
This program is the primary fundraiser for the school. The money raised through lunch sales pays for student field trips, school concerts, and supplies for classrooms. If a volunteer does not step forward, the Parent Advisory Council warns that the loss of these funds would reduce the extra activities and services available to students.
Currently, students at Colwood Elementary School receive meals from local businesses like White Spot, Boston Pizza, Subway, and Royal Bay Bakery. These meal deliveries are only set to continue until early May 2026. The new volunteer would be responsible for organizing these vendors, managing the online ordering system, and setting the volunteer schedule for the rest of the year.
Losing the service would also mean changes for local families who depend on the program for their children’s mid-day meals. Without the hot lunch option, parents would face more daily meal preparation and potential increases in their weekly food costs and household logistics.
