Two local organizations have launched an expanded partnership to ensure students in Waterloo have consistent access to healthy meals throughout the year. Nutrition for Learning and Food4Kids Waterloo Region are working together to address food insecurity for children both inside and outside of the classroom.
The initiative was highlighted by the launch of the Bell to Bell and Beyond Fundraiser on May 11, 2026. This effort, supported by the Waterloo Region District School Board and the Waterloo Catholic District School Board, aims to bolster food equity programs across the region.
Currently, Nutrition for Learning provides over 2 million meals every year to 100,000 students from Kindergarten to Grade 12. To fill the gap when school is not in session, Food4Kids Waterloo Region supplies nutritious food packages for children ages 1-14. This support covers 179 days of the year, including weekends, summer, and other school breaks.
Since its founding in 2016, Food4Kids Waterloo Region has grown to serve more than 1,250 children across 116 local schools. The organization also provides food packages tailored to specific dietary needs and cultural requirements, such as Halal, which account for half of the packages they distribute.
Families looking for more information or access to these student nutrition resources can find further details through the websites of both Nutrition for Learning and Food4Kids Waterloo Region.
