by Jessica | Dec 10, 2018 | Impact Story |
“My mom had me when she was young, and my brother came 2 years after. Her and my Dad split up when I was about two and that time was really rough for my mom. She tried her best, but began struggling with substance abuse when I was in grade 3. Many school days we...
by Jessica | Dec 2, 2018 | Impact Story |
“I remember the Monday everything changed. I was 8 years old. I sat in the corner of the lunchroom, head down, trying to be invisible. My stomach hurt and my head ached. I was hungry, and a BB4CK lunch changed that. This is why I’m forever grateful for you. On this...
by Jessica | Aug 24, 2018 | Community, Impact Story, Updates |
You’ve probably noticed the cost of your groceries going up in the last year, especially the prices of your favourite fruits and vegetables. We’ve all felt the impact of those changes – Kerry’s family is no different. Kerry is a mom of two – Jonah, who’s in grade 4,...
by Jessica | Jun 19, 2018 | Impact Story, Updates |
Have you ever been hungry? Genuinely hungry – the kind of hungry where your stomach growls, then starts to feel empty and hollow? The kind of hungry where you know you’re hungry, but your stomach is past the point of hurting? So hungry that all your thoughts center on...
by Jessica | May 17, 2018 | Impact Story |
Sophie is one of the kids who you buy lunch for. Sophie now receives lunch every day from the BB4CK Kitchen, made and delivered by a volunteer. Sophie is 9 years old. She’s small for her age, the smallest in her class, and has long blonde hair. She’s a great reader,...
by Jessica | May 7, 2018 | Impact Story |
“I have been a teacher for 21 years, teaching Kindergarten to Grade 6. There have always been tough times for my students and their families, but I have always been fortunate to have resources available to meet the immediate needs. Life has changed a lot in those 21...
