Tommy Kulczyk
President & Chief Executive Officer,
Breakfast Club of Canada
No child should start the day hungry. School breakfast
programs fuel learning, health, and brighter futures — let’s make them a priority.
The future of food isn’t just about innovation — it’s about access. Yet, every morning, too many children across Canada face their school day with an empty stomach or without the nutrients they need to learn, grow, play, and thrive. From food insecurity to busy routines to living in remote areas, barriers to proper nutrition are diverse and exist at all income levels. And the cost of inaction is too great to ignore — lower academic performance, absenteeism, and long-term health challenges.
School breakfast programs are a game-changer, as they are a cost-effective, simple, and proven solution. Research shows that students who start their day with a nutritious meal focus better, participate more, and develop lifelong healthy habits. These programs not only fuel young minds but also help prevent diet-related illnesses like obesity and diabetes, reducing long-term healthcare costs.
A better start for every child
For 30 years, Breakfast Club of Canada and its partners have seen firsthand how breakfast programs do more than feed children — they bring communities together. Schools, volunteers, and students build strong connections around the breakfast table, creating a foundation for better well-being and brighter futures.
As families continue to face rising costs of living, breakfast initiatives help ease the pressure while ensuring that every child begins their day nourished and ready to succeed. Together, we can ignite a movement that goes far beyond breakfast, investing in a future where every child has an equal chance to reach their full potential.
Help us put breakfast at the forefront and support school breakfast from coast to coast to coast. Because when we invest in school nutrition, we invest in a more promising tomorrow — for them and for us all.
Make a difference today and donate now at breakfastclubcanada.org/donate
