We are passionate about what we do. Our work is fueled by knowing that we help ensure access for all students to affordable, healthy, and enjoyable meals. Through our efforts, we are educating students, parents, and our Island school communities of the importance of healthy food choices in promoting physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
The PEI School Food Program operates day-to-day by a passionate management and staff team led by an Executive Director. Our administrative team brings leadership and support for the program and our organization, while our food service teams work directly on meal preparation and student engagement.
Katelyn MacLean is PEI School Food Program Inc.'s Executive Director. Katelyn graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition and completed her dietetic internship to be a Registered Dietitian at UPEI. Katelyn is registered with the College of Dietitians of Prince Edward Island. Katelyn worked as a Dietitian in the community before she began working as the School Food Environment Coordinator with the Public Schools Branch, where she led the development of new nutrition standards for island schools and the pilot school food program, which paved the way for the provincial program. Katelyn also led the initial Covid-19 Food Security Program and worked as the School Food Program Manager with the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning for the launch of the Provincial PEI Healthy School Food Program. Katelyn loves her role as Executive Director at PEI School Food Program Inc. and is very proud of her team, and the work that they do for island families!
About PEI School Food Program Inc.
PEI School Food Program Inc. is a not-for-profit organization responsible for successfully developing and delivering the school lunch program in Public Schools Branch (PSB) and Commission de Langue Française (CSLF) schools. Our mission is to cultivate a healthy and inclusive food culture in Island schools.