At Gladstone Secondary in East Vancouver, Principal Gurpaul Sohal understands the profound impact of education. His own life, enriched by public education, drives his passion to help his 990 students succeed. However, poverty and hunger are significant...

Renate Mueller was planning to golf in Thailand. Instead she's donating $10,000 from her cancelled trips. She is challenging golfers, her friends, colleagues and business associates to donate, to raise $200,000 for hungry school children.

Glenwood Elementary is dedicated to ensuring that the fundamental needs of its students and their families are met with compassion and dignity. Believing that basic necessities should be a right, not a privilege, the school has consistently supported t...

At Yale Secondary, around 200 at-risk students face the stark reality of going without food every school day. The goal of the Food Program for At-Risk Youth is simple yet crucial: to ensure that no student is hungry and to provide basic necessities lik...

Pitt Meadows Secondary offers a robust breakfast program to ensure students have access to nutritious meals. Every Thursday, staff and students collaborate to prepare and serve hot breakfasts, fostering a strong sense of community. The program has posi...

In Surrey, a determined 17-year-old recounts her harrowing journey of survival after leaving home at 14. For two years, she lived on the streets of Surrey and Vancouver, facing dangers that no child should endure. Her turning point came when Surrey’s S...

At Fraserview Learning Centre in Mission, increasing numbers of students rely on the school’s breakfast and lunch programs. However, funding has drastically declined due to the pandemic's after-effects and rising living costs. Youth care worker Kirsten...

At Cherryville Elementary, a rural school an hour away from Vernon, many students face food insecurity due to rising living costs. To combat this, the school plans to provide a weekly lunch program, ensuring that students receive nutritious meals packe...

At Britannia Secondary, many students come from low-income families, making it challenging for them to start their day with a nutritious meal. The breakfast program has been a lifeline for approximately 40 students daily, ensuring they receive a health...

Strathcona's children face a harsh reality: many start their day hungry, impacting their ability to learn and thrive. The breakfast program at the Strathcona community centre addresses this problem by providing up to 270 grab-and-go breakfasts each day...