Make Happy Tummies™ Store Fundraiser
Local1 support. Real nourishment. Lasting change for children in our communities.
Our in-store fundraiser has now come to a close—thank you to all participating retailers and Canadians who made it possible.
The impact continues, but the need remains. Many children still rely on school breakfast programs across Canada.
Donate today to help keep this support going.
We couldn’t have done it without you
Thanks to your incredible support, this year’s Make Happy Tummies campaign has come to a close.
Because of your generosity, children across Canada will have greater access to nutritious food through school breakfast programs.
Check back soon for the full impact and final results.
Thank you to our Sponsor Partners
With the support of our caring partnering grocery stores and this year’s Make Happy Tummies Brand Partners, 100% of your donation will stay right in the community where it is made, helping nourish local1 children.
Continue to look for these sponsor products in flyers and in-store.
Donate today and help nourish local children
Thanks to you—our shoppers—and the incredible support of our retailer partners, this year’s Make Happy Tummies campaign in-store campaign has come to a close. You can still make a difference.
For information about our campaign in Quebec, click here.
How Donations Last Year Are Helping
1 in 3 children in Canada arrive at school hungry*. That’s a child trying to learn, grow, and feel hopeful on an empty stomach. But thanks to generous shoppers, 100%1 of donations made during last year’s Make Happy Tummies campaign and online throughout the year are at work.
Your support makes a significant difference in our students’ lives. We are truly grateful for your kindness and commitment to them.
– Make Happy Tummies supported school (BC)
You’re having a real and immediate impact on our small school located in the most disadvantaged neighbourhood of our city. Your support means students will have more complete and comforting meals, truly making a difference. Your generosity touches us deeply, not only nourishing stomachs but also hearts.
– Make Happy Tummies supported school (ON)
We are helping many of our students in our community during some challenging times. Thank you for making a difference.
– Make Happy Tummies supported school (AB)
See Your Impact — Locally and Nationwide
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of my donation goes towards student nutrition/breakfast programs?
100% of proceeds raised from Make Happy Tummies benefit student nutrition programs in local1 communities in the vicinity of the stores where donations are made OR in the province where the donation is made when made online. Donations benefit Student Nutrition Ontario (SNO) in Ontario or Breakfast Club of Canada in Western Canada, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada.
Do retailers get a tax write-off for the Make Happy Tummies campaign or any related donations made by shoppers?
No. The only people eligible for a tax receipt for donations made in-store during the campaign are the individual donors.
How do you identify local1 programs?
We work with our student nutrition partners, to identify eligible school-based student nutrition programs. These programs benefit from donations made in-store and online once the campaign ends.
What if I do not see a program in the vicinity of the store where I am shopping?
The Donation Tracker includes the programs that benefit currently. Once our annual fundraising campaign concludes, we distribute donations to schools that have been identified / partnered with stores. This tracker and the schools found there are continuously being updated.
How much can I donate at the grocery store? Can I get a tax receipt?
Many of our grocery store partners offer options to make donations of a toonie and several other donation options, including in some cases open donations. The Foundation accepts donations of $5 or more online which are eligible for a tax receipt.
Why are schools not named?
We do not publish school names for privacy reasons.
Can I direct my funds to a specific program?
What are the criteria for foods served in the student nutrition programs?
The criteria are determined by the organizations that administer the programs and is based on nutrition guidelines set by each respective province.
Do you run a student nutrition program in your school and don’t see it listed on the tracker?
References:
* Programs mapped via Google Maps near schools; locations approximate. School names are omitted for privacy.
1. Donation to Make Happy Tummies benefit partners, Student Nutrition Ontario, Breakfast Club of Canada, and programs they oversee. The application varies by province, as noted, and various schools, school boards, and organizations by province as noted:
BC – Combination school boards, individual schools
AB – Combination school boards, individual schools
SK – Combination school boards, individual schools
MB – Individual schools
ON – Individual schools, local organization
NB – Provincial Program
NS – Provincial Program
PE – Individual schools
NL – Individual schools
YT – Territorial Program
