Funded in part by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services
Administered regionally by the YMCAs of Cambridge & Kitchener-Waterloo
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how can I get involved?
Our volunteers know that they are making a difference in the lives of the students they serve. See how you can join the fun and our volunteer family.
Businesses across Halton are supporting the families who work and live in the communities they serve. See how your business can become an HFFT partner.
Providing 73,000 students access to healthy food can get pretty expensive. We rely on the funds our donors give us to keep our programs strong and sustainable. Give now.
Our latest news bites
Thank you for your gift of healthy food to a Halton student!
#GivingTuesdayCa, December 1st, 2020 directly following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, marks the “Opening Day of the Giving Season”.
We would like to thank everyone who this year chose to give the gift of healthy food to a Halton child to fuel a full day of learning!
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THANK YOU Drummond Farms for your donation of $1,000 to HFFT – WOW!
Hugh Drummond of Drummond Farms donated 20% of all online product sales in November to support Student Nutrition Programs. Thank you to everyone who placed your order for hand-picked, non-waxed, farm fresh apples. Together we help ensure our Halton students are properly fueled for their full day of learning.
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Halton Food for Thought COVID-19 Update
Halton students need access to the nutritious food to fuel a full day of learning. As such, in partnership with the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District School Board Halton Food for Thought has pivoted to ensure food is still available to students during the school day in accordance with Public Health, safe food handling and Ministry of Education guidelines.
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We have moved!
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@HaltonFFT tweets
over 75% of all Halton students have access to a Student Nutrition Program
Students in the 2017-18 school year
It costs just $1 to feed 2 students breakfast each day.
volunteers assist us across Halton region including 1060 student volunteers