Feeding Toronto's Hungry Students Week
A Successful Story
October 5-10, 2009
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Student hunger has become a disturbing reality in Toronto and the Mayor of Toronto, the Honorable David Miller, has proclaimed the week of October 5th-10th as Feeding Toronto Hungry Students Week. Our goal was for students and supporters of the TDSB to raise over $150,000 in one week. We are happy to announce that we have raised more than expected. We will be posting our numbers soon. |
| Please click here to see media coverage and pictures from the events! | |||
| Date | Time | Details | More Info. |
| TDSB Administrative Site Breakfast | |||
| Monday, Oct. 5th - 5050 Yonge St. Tuesday, Oct. 6th - 1 Civic Centre |
TDSB administrative staff had the opportunity to buy and enjoy a healthy, delicious breakfast while supporting Student Nutrition. | ||
| VIPBusTour (By Invitation Only) | |||
Tues. Oct. 6th |
8:00am‐10:30am | Guests were taken on a bus tour to experience various programs in the TDSB. | |
| TTC Take Over | |||
Tues. Oct. 6th & Thurs. Oct. 8th |
4:00pm – 6:00pm | Groups of secondary students and staff took over a TTC Subway Station to raise awareness about student hunger and collected donations in support of School Nutrition Programs. | |
 Domino's Change for Change: School Coin Drive
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| Mon. Oct. 5th ‐ Fri. Oct .9th |
Students learned about the importance of a nutritious breakfast and collected coins to make a difference. The class that collected the most won a pizza party! | ||
 Quiznos Healthy Lunch Delivery |
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| Mon. Oct. 5th ‐ Fri. Oct. 9th | Fundraiser for elementary schools that provided students with a fun, nutritious lunch while supporting school nutrition programs across the TDSB. | ||
 Canada Bread Community Breakfast - Union Station, Front St. |
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| Fri. Oct. 9th | 8:00am‐10:30am | An opportunity for the general public to experience a breakfast program themselves. People stopped by for a free breakfast donated by Canada Bread and made a donation to help feed hungry students. | |
| Pulling For the Hungry - Yonge Dundas Square | |||
| Sat. Oct. 10th Watch Conor Kelly interviews and training for the event. |
1:30pm | Conor Kelly, local "Strongman" pulled a school bus across Yonge Dundas Square. Pledges/collections supported student nutrition programs. | |
| End the Marathon of Child Hunger | |||
| Sun. Oct. 18th | 7:00am–10:00am | Walked or ran the 5km route at the world famous Toronto Marathon. The TFSS covered the registration fee so there was no cost to participate! | |
Because Hungry Students Can't Learn!
For more information, contact Hal.Whitcomb @tdsb.on.ca
