Support kids this back-to-school season!
Join us in making sure Calgary’s kids start the year with the food they need to learn, play and grow.
Support kids this back-to-school season!
Join us in making sure Calgary’s kids start the year with the food they need to learn, play and grow.
Kids can’t learn, play, or grow when they don’t have the food they need!
This September, thousands of kids are heading back to school ready to learn, play, and grow. But for many children, that excitement comes with uncertainty.
In Alberta, more than 1 in 3 kids live in a food-insecure household. That’s 38% of the children in our province who may not have enough to eat.
And this is where we come in.
As students return for a new and exciting school year, we have one goal: to raise funds to give the close to 8,000 students we support a strong start. Thanks to the Matt Rumpel Family Foundation, all donations will be matched up to $100,000.
When kids have the food they need, they can learn, play and grow.
Together, we can make it happen! ❤️
Turn your generosity into lunches 🥪🍎
Every lunch that leaves our kitchen is made possible by people like you.
Your donation helps provide yummy, healthy, and nutritious lunches to kids across Calgary, fueling their days with the energy to learn, play, and grow. Right now, your gift goes twice as far—thanks to a generous $100,000 match from our friends at the Matt Rumpel Family Foundation.
What’s in a BB4CK Lunch?
Every school day, our Central and Community Kitchens buzz with volunteers prepping sandwiches, snacks, and fresh fruit and veggies. Want to see what goes into a lunch? Watch the video:
What can a lunch do?
Every school day, close to 8,000 kids in over 290 schools across Calgary receive a lunch made with care by our incredible volunteers.
School staff tell us these lunches make a difference that lasts long after lunchtime is over.
In fact, nearly 60% shared that BB4CK lunches:
Helps kids stay focused and ready to learn in class
Improves participation in school activities
Promote greater physical activity
We hear stories like this all the time from the people who see the impact up close:
“Some students came to school because they knew that they would get food here. It makes a significant difference to focus and learning.”
—A Teacher
Your support helps make this happen every school day!
Let’s make this school year strong for kids!
With your support, kids can start the school year strong from day one—with the nutritious food they to learn, play, and grow. This month, every gift is matched up to $100,000 by our friends at the Matt Rumpel Family Foundation.
Be part of our amazing community. See who’s giving below!
Help us spread the word!
Let’s make this back-to-school season one to remember! We’ve planned exciting activities and stories all September long, so check our social media channels for updates, stories, and more.
Share the campaign with your friends and family and help kids start the school year strong!
Thank you to our supporters
This back-to-school season, the Matt Rumpel Family Foundation, Calgary Co-op, and Community Natural Foods are joining us to make sure kids start the year with the food they need to learn, play, and grow.
From Sept 2–14, you can add a donation at the till in Calgary Co-op grocery stores and gas bars, and from Sept 2–30, at Community Natural Foods Calgary locations. Plus, thanks to the Matt Rumpel Family Foundation, every donation made in September will be matched, doubling your impact for kids. Thank you!
