For many children in Greater Victoria, school breakfast programs are a lifeline. They offer a reliable source of nourishment and care that helps kids start the day focused, supported, and ready to learn. But when summer arrives, these programs pause, leaving too many children hungry and struggling during the very months they should be happy and thriving.

Recognizing this urgent need, our Children’s Special Grants program awarded a total of $30,000, with $10,000 each going to the Goldstream, Sooke, and Saanich Peninsula food banks. The funding supports breakfast snack bags for 500 children throughout June, July, and August. Each bag is filled with kid-friendly, nourishing items like cereal boxes, juice boxes, granola bars, and raisin packs, helping to fuel young minds for the day ahead.

Thank you to Walter Dubeau at the Goldstream Food Bank, Kim Kaldal at the Sooke Food Bank, and all your incredible volunteers for the compassionate and vital work you do every day to support families in need. With the continued support of our community, we’re excited to aim for twice as many breakfast bags next summer, because no child should have to trade summer break for an empty stomach.