Who We Are

PEI School Food Program Inc. is a not-for-profit organization responsible for the successful development and delivery of the school lunch program in public schools across Prince Edward Island.

Our Vision

Become the leading school food program model in public schools


Our Mission

Cultivate a healthy and inclusive food culture in Island schools

How we carry out our mission:

  • Create, develop, and deliver leading school food programs
  • Partner on the development and delivery of food literacy curriculum 
  • Provide leadership and guidance to grow healthy school food environments

Guiding Principles

Inclusive

We are welcoming and supportive of physical, emotional and social well-being of students and each other 

Quality

We promote education and equity in access to quality nutritious food experiences

Leadership

We aim to influence positive change in Island schools for the benefit of students, families and staff

Connected

We pride ourselves in building community and connecting people through positive food experiences

Trusted

We leverage our strengths and guide our direction based on sound decision making and positive public engagement

Our Story

  • 2015


    The PEI Home and School Federation put forward a resolution for a "...universal free school lunch program"

  • 2017


    The Public Schools Branch received a grant to fund a School Food Coordinator position to conduct research, examine other jurisdictions and perform consultations

  • 2019


    The Provincial School Food Program appeared in the Premier's speech from the throne, and included in the mandate letters of the Minister of Education and the Minister of Agriculture

  • 2020


    The Public Schools Branch implemented a pilot program in 6 island schools to help inform a future island-wide program

  • March 2020


    The Government of PEI offered the COVID-19 Food Security Home Delivery Program to provide support to students during school closures

  • September 2020


    The PEI School Food Program was launched island-wide by the Government of PEI

  • July 2021


    The PEI School Food Program was transferred to 
    a newly formed non-profit organization 
    PEI School Food Program Inc.

  • July 2022


    PEI School Food Program had it's one year anniversary as a non-profit organization and delivered to Island students in the 2021 - 2022 School Year the following number of meals:

    • 431,000 meals in PSB schools
    • 48,000 in CSLF schools
    • 11,000 Grab & Go meals in Hubs
  • July 2023


    This school year 2022-23, PEI School Food Program Inc.opened 2 new School Food Hubs in Souris and Westisle and served to Island Students the following number of meals:

    • 600,000+ meals in PSB schools
    • 67,000 meals in CSLF schools
    • 58,000 Grab & Go meals in hubs
  • July 2024


    This school year 2023-24, PEI School Food Program Inc. opened 1 new School Food Hub in Bluefield High School and served to Island students the following number of meals:

    • 843,000 meals in PSB schools
    • 78,000 meals in CSLF schools
    • 65,000 Grab & Go meals in hubs

  • July 2025


    This school year, 2024-25, PEI School Food Program Inc. served the following number of meals to Island students:

    • 886,625 meals in PSB schools
    • 68,007 meals in CSLF schools
    • 62,860 Grab & Go meals in hubs