Mission
In partnership with youth and educators, we continually strive to elevate the experience of universal food access at schools in ways that promote optimal wellbeing, healthy relationships, and food literacy.
Vision
A Waterloo Region where all students are nourished at school so they can learn, connect, participate, and thrive.
Our Values
Student-Centred.
We create opportunities to prioritize the voices and best interests of those we serve. We ensure that students have a “seat at the table” in creating a healthier future for young people in Waterloo Region.
As a youth-serving organization committed to universally accessible programs, we ensure that diverse voices and views help shape our work.
Universal & Inclusive.
We co-create environments that nurture personal and professional expansion. We celebrate wins and challenges together, and strive to better ourselves through both.
Learning is Thriving.
We foster trust by believing the best in others. We strive to be the kinds of people that others have faith in by leading with kindness and authenticity in all interactions.
Trust Leads to Growth.
With long-term impact as our goal, we honour our donors, partners, and stakeholders by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible and accountable.
Stewarding the Future.
We believe that when students are nourished, their capacity to imagine, explore and connect elevates.
Every student deserves a fair shot by being well nourished during their school day. No young person should feel stigmatized for accessing food at school.
Food is community. We nurture the idea that food can connect people and places. When students eat nutritious food together, mental, physical, and community health improves.
The unique perspective of students is needed on our mission to improve universal access to food at schools.
Our People
ELAINE KAPOGINES
Communications Manager
LEE RECCHIA
Procurement & Warehouse Manager
DAVID LOBSINGER
Driver & Lead Warehouse Coordinator
STEVE VOISIN
Driver
MARTIN ALPS
Finance
ELIZABETH STEWART
Director of Development & Communications
ERIN MORAGHAN
Chief Executive Officer
KERRY MOCO
Student Engagement & Wellbeing Lead
JENNY KERR
Operations Manager
COURTNEY BUTLER DAVIS
Driver
MIKE FORMOSA
Driver
Board of Directors (2024/2025)
MIKE MANOJLOVICH
Co-Vice Chair
THERESA BARRICK
Past Chair
GERALD FORAN
WCDSB Rep & Director
SCOTT MILLER
WRDSB Rep & Director
ALEX MCDONNELL
Director
SANDRA JOHNSTON
Director
ALAN QUARRY
Director
THOMPSON TRAN
Director
DAVID CAMILLIERI
Co-Vice Chair
JULIA KLANN
Chair
DANIEL MEISTER
Treasurer
LISA MARKO
Secretary
Financial Statements
Audited financial statements are available below. If you have any questions, please contact us.
Every dollar makes a difference!
A one-time gift of $20 can help provide approximately 15 meals, featuring fresh produce, proteins and whole grains, for students during their school day.