Resources in Waterloo Region

Nutrition for Learning has become synonymous with school nutrition in Waterloo Region, and we’re so grateful to have been of-service to students here for twenty-five years! We support students in classrooms at 164 schools and growing throughout the school year. 

Our mission is to support the overall well being of students and their ability to learn by ensuring that every student can attend school well nourished.

Since school doesn’t stop in summer, Nutrition for Learning is supporting 23 summer school student nutrition programs in our region (12 WRDSB schools & 11 WCDSB schools).

During the COVID closure of schools we ran POP UP Programs to support students learning at home at home and this summer, learning is back in the schools for most students.

The community need for nourishment support is indeed year-round, and thankfully, Waterloo Region has great resources designed to support families at all times.

Our community support partner at the Waterloo Region Food Bank have several options to fulfill the needs of our local families and students to ensure they have the nourishment they need during the summer months. Information on places to access support can be found here. 

To talk to one of their support personnel you can call 519-743-5576 EXT. 340.  For after-hours supports and resources, such as emergency childcare, animal care services and mental health, connect with the Region of Waterloo here.

We’re able to continue providing nutrition access wherever learning takes place thanks to our funding partners. Every single dollar helps us nourish kids in learning settings. If you’d like to make a contribution to our summer school programs, or to any of our initiatives, please donate here.

Wishing Waterloo Region families a safe, happy, and healthy summer.