The filed record
Critical Need For Universal Student Nutrition
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The decision
2024-10-09 · Toronto City Council · amended
As filed
City Council on October 9 and 10, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council receive the supplementary report (October 2, 2024) from the Medical Officer of Health for information.
On the agenda
As the city filed it
In Toronto, 28% of food bank users are children and youth, leading to more kids going to school on an empty stomach. Hunger impedes learning, making it difficult for students to concentrate on their education. Student nutrition programs play a crucial role by providing meals at school, allowing children to focus on their lessons rather than their hunger. As grocery prices rise and more families rely on food banks, it is imperative that funding flow to address student nutrition immediately.
Staff recommended
Councillor Chris Moise recommends that the Board of Health: 1. Forward this item to City Council without recommendations. 2. Request the Medical Officer of Health report directly to the October 9, 2024 meeting of City Council with a phased in plan to implement a universal school food program in January 2025 if federal funds flow by November 2024, including prioritization of the more than forty school communities that recently applied for a program and were denied due to lack of funding.
Considered
2024-09-09 · Board of Health · forwarded without recommendation
Decision as filed
The Board of Health forwards this item to City Council without recommendation.
Clerk’s note
The Board of Health: 1. Requested the Medical Officer of Health to report directly to the October 9, 2024 meeting of City Council with a phased in plan to implement a universal school food program in January 2025 if federal funds flow by November 2024, including prioritization of the more than forty school communities that recently applied for a program and were denied due to lack of funding.
2024-10-09 · Toronto City Council · amended
On the record
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