School Lunch Program
Every school day, our community comes together to connect kids across Calgary to the food they need.
We know that when kids don’t have the food they need, it can affect their ability to focus, learn, and connect with friends. In Alberta, 2 in 5 children live in a household experiencing food insecurity. (PROOF, 2025)
The School Lunch Program provides nutritious lunches to students at no cost to them or their families.
Every day, volunteers come together in BB4CK’s Central and Community kitchens across Calgary to prepare fresh lunches. With the help of volunteer drivers, we deliver lunches to more than 280 schools across the city, so close to 8,000 kids have access to the food they need to thrive.
Our community ensures these lunches are provided with care, dignity and free from stigma.
For Families
Looking for support with school lunches?
We’re here to support you and help connect your child to food at school. Reach out to us at lunches@bb4ck.org
For Schools
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How it works
There are three ways we support schools:
1.We deliver lunches
We deliver ready-to-eat lunches to schools across the city, prepared by volunteers in our kitchens and including a sandwich, fruit, veggies, dairy, and a snack.
We offer 8 sandwich options. This approach supports dignity and choice, giving students the ability to choose what works best for them. We can also accommodate dietary needs, including Halal, lactose-free, and gluten-free options.
Take a look at what goes into a BB4CK lunch:
2. We fund school-based programs
We also support schools that run their own lunch programs by providing funding to help them purchase food locally.
3. We support on-site lunch programs
We support schools that prepare and serve lunches on-site, with monthly invoicing to make things easier.
School Lunch Program in numbers
- We partner with over 280 schools across Calgary
- Close to 8,000 kids are served every school day.
- Over 800 volunteers support our kitchens and deliveries.
- Each lunch costs $4 to prepare and deliver with care
- 92% of kids had a more positive lunch experience.
Access to food can support connection and a sense of belonging at school.
Schools report that 92% of students receiving BB4CK lunches sit with their peers during lunchtime.