“We were actually going to have this on the University of Saskatchewan campus,” Monchuk said. “This is our first go round so if it is a success, we are hoping to do it again in the future.
“We are excited to know there are so many schools that are interested in learning more are about food and farming.”
As a part of the program, students will receive a hot egg sandwich and a drink from a local Tim Hortons. They will also receive a bag with additional snacks, recipes, and additional activities showcasing Saskatchewan grown foods. Farm and Food Care is also coordinating a series of interactive online activities such as virtual farm tours and agricultural trivia contests for students to learn more about Saskatchewan food and farming.
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Westview Community School in Prince Albert been selected as one of 10 Saskatchewan schools that will each receive a $10,000 grant to support student nutrition after being selected to win this year’s Mosaic School Nutrition Challenge
According to Principal Cheryl Arcand, the school applied to enhance some of the programming that is already in place including being a Breakfast Club of Canada school.
“We are so fortunate that we are able to serve breakfast for our students every day and that helps them to get their day started in a great way and then this additional grant dollars will just enhance what we currently have and so much. It will be an amazing opportunity, it’s exciting actually,” Arcand said.