Growing great kids by learning, cooking and connecting
At summerlunch+, we're dedicated to nurturing healthy futures by equipping children with essential cooking and nutrition skills. Our comprehensive, dietitian-led programs empower kids to make informed food choices, fostering positive lifestyle changes within their families and communities.
Our Mission
To cultivate lifelong healthy habits in children through hands-on cooking and nutrition education, taught virtually so that families learn and enjoy food together.
Our Impact Since 2015
287,000
nutritious meals & snacks served
4,500+
children reached with our programs
46,000
hours of food literacy education delivered
6,500 lbs
of fresh produce grown and distributed
45
fruit trees planted in Toronto's first urban orchard
Why Your Support Matters
In Canada, children face unprecedented challenges to eating healthy with soaring food prices, the rise of ultra-processed foods and the decline of home cooking education in schools. Our programs fill a critical gap in summer, teaching children vital skills for healthy living, providing a welcoming space and an opportunity to practice literacy and numeracy skills so kids return to school ready to learn in September.
Join Us in Making a Difference
• A donation of $40 provides a meal kit for a family of five, offering 15 servings of nutritious food.
• $320 provides a child our complete 8-week program, equipping them with lifelong skills.
Partner with Us
We welcome collaborations with organizations and individuals committed to child health, education, and community development. Together, we can expand our reach and deepen our impact.
Participant, Thorncliffe Park SL+ at Home Program
“I feel so proud of myself every time I cook for my family, especially when I make tortillas in the pocket and lasagna soup.”
Participant, Ottawa SL+ at Home Program