Our Vision is simple: No child should go to school hungry in Canada
It may be a lofty goal, but alongside our unique community of industry partners and generous Canadians, we’re committed to it.
New Name.
New Look.
Same Mission.
Make Happy Tummies™ embodies the joy and physical benefits your generous support makes possible.
Make Happy Tummies (formerly Toonies for Tummies) is a fundraising initiative powered by the Grocery Foundation a non-profit organization supporting children’s-focused charities for over 40 years.
While we have a new name and a new look, our mission remains the same: getting food to hungry children.
1 in 3 children is at risk going to school on an empty stomach.1
100% of donations go directly to local school breakfast programs.2
3,000+ breakfast programs rely on donations from Make Happy Tummies.3
Demand for breakfast programs in some cases has doubled with others on funding waitlists.4
1M+ children have access to a local breakfast program in Ontario, Western & Atlantic Canada.
Our expansion into Quebec will add 50,000 meals.
We Are Better Together
Chasing dreams should be part of every child’s day. Going without breakfast shouldn’t be. Help us provide meals that support children’s success.
Partner News
Learn more about our most recent initiatives and their impact in communities across Canada.
Our Charitable Status
Charitable Foundation of the Ontario Grocery Industry operating as The Grocery Foundation is a non-profit Foundation registered in the province of Ontario (Canada), established in 1979. Charitable Registration Number: 12697 6711 RR0001.
Since our inception in 1979, we’ve raised over $100M that has benefited children across Canada.
References:
1. Source: Breakfast Club of Canada 2. Online remains in province donated 3. Formerly Toonies for Tummies 4. Source: Inflation and rising food costs – Breakfast Club of Canada faces an increase in needs & Student nutrition programs in Ontario grapple with nearly ‘limitless need’