In partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, the BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (BCAITC) has launched the BC Food Classroom Challenges, a fun, hands-on learning opportunity for K–7 classrooms throughout province. The challenge runs until May 8, 2026. There are 10 curriculum-linked challenges—from apple taste tests to mini greenhouses—where students explore B.C.’s …
For planning purposes, please be informed that the School Food Survey (SFS) is being discontinued and will not be distributed this school year. However, the financial reporting for Feeding Futures and National School Food Program funding will continue to be collected, with end of year reporting due July 31, 2026. Please contact ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca if you …
K–12 district and school staff, volunteers and partners involved in school food programs are invited to attend two upcoming regional networking events focused on strengthening local food procurement in BC schools: Small travel bursaries may be available for both events on a first come, first served basis. Contact samantha.gambling@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions.
The ministry is working with the federal government to finalize and share Year 2 (2025-26) allocations for National School Food Program funding. Allocations will be emailed to Superintendents and Secretary-Treasurers and posted on the 2025-26 Estimated Operating Grants web page as soon as they are available. Feeding Futures funding has also now been confirmed as …
A reminder that school districts are required to complete the year-end financial report for the Feeding Futures Fund and the National School Food Program. Completed reports must be submitted to ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca by July 31. Please read the instructions carefully, as the reporting template includes a report for each of the following: Instructions can also be found on the online reporting calendar. Please …
School districts are required to complete the year-end financial report (.xlsx) for the Feeding Futures Fund and the National School Food Program. Completed reports must be submitted to ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca by July 31. Please read the instructions carefully, as the reporting template includes a report for each of the following: Instructions can also be found on the …
Please note that a correction has been made to the Feeding Futures and National School Food Program spending criteria and question and answer documents that were sent out through the April 4 DM Bulletin to include revised timelines for distribution of 2025/26 and 2026/27 National School Food Program funds.
The Great B.C. School Food Cook-Off has officially concluded, with 91 creative recipes submitted that feature local BC ingredients. A sincere thank you to the K-12 students and educators from across BC who participated. Registration is open for a celebratory webinar hosted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Farm to School BC on …
Please save the date for the virtual Feeding Futures Spring Gathering on May 28, 2025, from 9:00 am-12:00 pm PDT. This will be an online event, and participants can join the gathering directly via Zoom. This gathering will bring School Food Coordinators from school districts across the province to network and share information on school …
Information regarding district allocations is now available for 2024/25 National School Food Program funding and 2025/26 Feeding Futures funding. Spending criteria and a question and answer document are also available to guide funding use. Please email ECC.schoolfood@gov.bc.ca if you have any questions. Also, a reminder that the School Food Programs team will be hosting a …
