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At summerlunch+, we believe that raising awareness is a key part of creating lasting change. Over the years, our team has been featured on television, in newspapers, and on podcasts, sharing the importance of summer nutrition, food literacy, and family engagement.

As trusted spokespeople, we advocate for greater support for children's nutrition programs and work to highlight how nourishing families during the summer strengthens communities year-round.

summerlunch+ in the news

summerlunch+ x Fiesta Farms - 2025

Read about summerlunch+ and our feature on Fiesta Farms that includes one of our top summer dessert recipes.

CBC News 2025

Food insecurity goes up in the summer among kids in Toronto.

Common Impact Feature 2025

summerlunch+ Gets a Strategic Boost From Manulife Skills-Based Volunteers.

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Northumberland 89.7 FM – Weekly Health Beat - 2025

Listen to learn more about the importance of food literacy and the work we do at summerlunch+

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CBC News 2024

The school year is coming to an end, which means some kids lose their one guaranteed meal a day. This group is hoping to fill the gaps.

Three women at a podium during a public event in a gymnasium. One woman is speaking at the podium with a sign that says 'FEED MORE KIDS.' There is a large sign to the left with information about online program registration, and a cardboard cutout of a smiling cartoon beaver holding a pencil with the sign 'CampTO' on the right.

Humber ET Cetera 2025

Summer is a crucial time for children. Access to proper nutrition supports their health.

CBC News 2023

Founder of summerlunch+ says food insecurity is often forgotten about in the summer months

Ici Toronto CBC 2023

Un programme de repas subventionnés à Toronto demande du financement à long terme

Leaside Life 2020

Help feed our neighbours!

Global News - 2019

Meal program feeds and educates children at Toronto summer camps

University of Toronto
Scarborough 2020

Standing strong in the face of adversity

BlogTO – Urban Orchard, 2020

Someone is building a fruit tree orchard in the middle of Toronto

We’re so proud to celebrate 5 years of partnership with @manulife , investing in children’s health. 💚 Walking side by side with innovative, compassionate partners who truly believe in our mission makes all the difference. A huge thank
✨ Week 8: our final week of summer programming! ✨ Congrats to all of our kids and staff for an amazing summer 🌟 and a HUGE thank you to our incredible donors and partners who made it all possible. 💛 Your support brought healthy food, fun, and lear
And that’s a wrap for WEEK 7!! 🙌 We can’t believe there’s only one more week of summerlunch+ programming this summer it has gone by soooo fast! This week we cooked a pasta bake 🍝 and our famous secret ingredient brownies 🍫✨ #Su
🍽️ We love seeing how our summerlunch+ families take our recipes and make them their own! Swipe through for a dose of delicious creativity 👀➡️ … #summerlunches #summerlunch #kidsprograms #programming #cookingclasses