This page is for individuals or groups who work with or in school to create healthy school environments, including school food programs.
A healthy school food environment is about more than the food served. It’s also means creating positive eating experiences, where students feel safe, have enough time to eat and connect with peers, and see their cultural foods valued. For resources for families, see: Nutrition for children and youth.
Have questions? Contact a Population Health dietitian at PopHthNutrition@northernhealth.ca.
Additional information
Starting or expanding your program?
Funding and resources for school food programs in BC.
Wondering what and how to feed students?
BC School Food Toolkit offers nutrition information and resources for creating healthy and inclusive school food programs and environments.
Looking to serve local BC foods?
Feed BC offers resources for sourcing, serving and teaching about local food.
- Breakfast Club of Canada offers funding and other supports for breakfast programs.
- Farm to School BC offers resources for hands-on learning about local food.
- Fresh for Kids delivers BC produce and dairy to BC schools.
- Northern Health offers a salad bar loan program to schools and community groups.
