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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

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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+

Two people, a man and a woman, are sitting at a radio station table with multiple microphones, laptops, and audio equipment, engaged in a discussion in a recording studio with TVs and monitors in the background.

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

Last minute trip to Ottawa was fruitful because I had the pleasure of seeing Erin to renew last year’s partnership and meeting Jean-Michel to kick start our new one! Excited for summer 2025! @gloucester_food @cscvanier_official @monafortier @je
🌞 Registration is OPEN! Join us for summerlunch+ at home 🍴 8 weeks of interactive, nutrition-focused programming for ages 7–16 📅 July 1–August 22, 2025 📦 Weekly grocery kits or e gift cards, live virtual cooking classes, and engaging
That’s our Joeie leading a cooking class for folks who want to build strength and improve their health. We had an amazing time with the @oaksrevitalization team today trying new recipes and sampling tofu in various forms. Thanks @og.nutrition
Our program leadership team met to figure out the logistics of moving from 3 sites last year to 10 sites this summer! We are thrilled about the growth and grateful to the donors who are helping us get there!! @rbc @groceryfndtn @makehappytummies @tos
Sneak Peek! Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at one of our Zoom cooking classes from our Spring Diabetes Program thanks to @manulifecanada ! A couple weeks ago we made Greek yogurt pizzas — a lower-carb, higher-protein twist on a classi
One of our dietitian’s on the summerlunch+ team, was featured on Northumberland News – The Weekly Health Beat earlier last month! 🎙️ Juliana spoke about food insecurity, food literacy, and how our program supports kids and communities t
Last week, Joeie, one of the registered dietitians on our Summerlunch+ team, had the chance to speak with the Dietetic Graduate Students at Toronto Metropolitan University! @mhscnutrition_tmu We love sharing the work we do and connecting with the n