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24 Apr

5 Reasons Why Eggs Should Be Part of a Child’s Breakfast.

We all know that the start of a good day usually begins with a wholesome breakfast. For children especially, consuming a well-balanced breakfast should definitely be part of their morning routine. The effects on children consuming a good breakfast leads to better academic performance and a higher enjoyment of school.  But, what does a wholesome breakfast look like? Well, to start – a mix of cereals, grains, breads combined with fruit or vegetables added with milk or juice can be labelled as...

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30 Mar

Ashton Meadows Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club at Ashton Meadows Public School was established in 2018 to better serve the children and families in the Markham community. On average, 60 students attend our breakfast program each morning and enjoy a hot, nutritious meal. Last year, over 15,000 meals were served! Our Ashton Meadows Club Leader Michelle Gayle does a fantastic job managing the program and ensures it runs seamlessly. She is also a professional caterer and loves creating healthy and tasty meals for her students to try! Michelle is passionate about...

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13 Mar

Nutrition Month 2020

March is Nutrition Month! For over 30 years, Nutrition Month has been raising public awareness across Canada about the importance of healthy eating. This year Canadian dietitians are discussing how healthy eating is about so much More than Food. Canadians are being encouraged to consider not only what they eat, but how they eat it too. At The Children’s Breakfast Clubs, we ensure our students receive a hot, nutritious breakfast meal every morning so that they have the necessary nutrients and energy required to do well in...

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21 Feb

Ann Buller Breakfast Club

Our Breakfast Club at Taylor Creek Public School was established in 2015 to help meet the needs of children and families in the Scarborough South West community. In 2019 the club was renamed after Ann Buller, a long-time supporter of The Children’s Breakfast Clubs. Ann was Centennial College’s longest-serving President, inspiring and leading students throughout her career. She has been actively involved with The Children’s Breakfast Clubs and arranged for Centennial College students to volunteer and mentor the...

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06 Feb

TCBC Winter Coat Drive 2019 – 2020

Every year, The Children’s Breakfast Clubs host a Winter Coat Drive in support of children and families who do not have adequate winter clothing. We believe it is crucial that children have access to warm winter clothing so that they can enjoy the outdoors during frigid weather and remain healthy and safe. Children who are not dressed appropriately for the winter season are often more susceptible to illness which can result in them missing school. It is our goal to ensure that no child in Ontario is...

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03 Dec

2019 Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala

On Tuesday, December 3, 2019 The Children’s Breakfast Clubs is holding its annual Christmas Gala which focuses on Caring & Sharing. This year’s event will highlight the hundreds of volunteers who made it possible for the children’s breakfast clubs to operate. This is the Ninth Annual Caring & Sharing Christmas Gala hosted through the generosity of Spin Master in partnership with The Liberty Entertainment Group. This elegant facility allows the children to fully experience something they never have before; being served...

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01 Nov

TOY DRIVE

We are excited for our annual Toy Drive. From November 1 – December 22nd 2019 we are in need of gifts for 10 – 18 years. Check out the poster below for some gift drive ideas. GIFT DRIVE IDEAS for 10 – 18 years Board games Card games Art supplies Cosmetic gags Sleepwear Store gift cards Metro passes Movie tickets Watches Shaving kits Video games Hygiene products Bath products Shoes and socks Baseball caps Hair dryers Books Stationery Sweatshirts ...

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21 Oct

Annual Winter Coat Drive

“Providing access to winter coats and other winter clothing will mean children won’t miss school because of poor health,” says Rick Gosling, President of The Children’s Breakfast Clubs. “Last year, we raised over 50,000 articles of clothing and this year we want to push the goal to help even more families in our communities stay warm!” We are encouraging the public to help donate clean, gently used coats and warm clothing to help us reach our goal to ensure that children...

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