Become the leading school food program model in public schools
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
We are welcoming and supportive of physical, emotional and social well-being of students and each other
We promote education and equity in access to quality nutritious food experiences
We aim to influence positive change in Island schools for the benefit of students, families and staff
We pride ourselves in building community and connecting people through positive food experiences
We leverage our strengths and guide our direction based on sound decision making and positive public engagement
The PEI Home and School Federation put forward a resolution for a "...universal free school lunch program"
The Public Schools Branch received a grant to fund a School Food Coordinator position to conduct research, examine other jurisdictions and perform consultations
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
The Public Schools Branch implemented a pilot program in 6 island schools to help inform a future island-wide program
The Government of PEI offered the COVID-19 Food Security Home Delivery Program to provide support to students during school closures
The PEI School Food Program was launched island-wide by the Government of PEI
The PEI School Food Program was transferred to
a newly formed non-profit organization
PEI School Food Program Inc.
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:
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:
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:
This school year, 2024-25, PEI School Food Program Inc. served the following number of meals to Island students: