2.5 million nutritious meals are on the way.
2.5 million nutritious meals are on the way.
To every Canadian who donated.
To every retailer who brought the campaign to life.
To every sponsor who stepped up.
Thank you.
With your support, we’re helping put nutritious food where it can make the biggest difference—in the hands and tummies of children who need it most.
100% of shopper donations made during the store campaign from January-April this year, and online donations made year-round, are supporting student nutrition programs in local communities where the donations were made.*
A full tummy.
A chance to learn.
A better start.
What You’ve Made Possible
Back to School Should Mean a Fresh Start
New classrooms.
New friends.
Fresh notebooks.
New possibilities.
For children experiencing food insecurity, it can also mean starting the school day without the nutritious food they need.
That can make it harder to concentrate, learn and get the most out of the school day.
Every child deserves to walk into the classroom ready to learn.
That’s why school nutrition programs matter.
And that’s why Make Happy Tummies™ matters.
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)
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)
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)
The donations received through the Make Happy Tummies Campaign have been incredibly significant for our school community. For many students, something as simple as having access to a healthy snack can make a meaningful difference in their ability to concentrate, regulate emotions, and engage positively with their peers and teachers.
– Teacher, Rothesay (NB)
$5M+Raised
2.5M+ Nutritious Meals on the way
1,800 Stores supporting 3,000 programs
Every child deserves a happy tummy.
Your support helps make sure children have access to nutritious food so they can start their school day ready to learn.
And together, we can keep going.
This is What Collective Impact Looks Like
Thank you to our partners who made our record-breaking campaign possible
Across Canada, retailers, brands, and Canadians came together to support student nutrition programs in local communities.
Help Create More Happy Tummies
Your support helps provide nutritious food to children across Canada so they can start their school day ready to learn.
The Campaign Ended. The Impact Continues
The impact of Make Happy Tummies™ reaches far beyond the campaign period. But the need for student nutrition programs continues throughout the school year.
Your donation helps support student nutrition programs in communities across Canada. Enter your postal code to see programs in communities across the country and close to home.
See Your Impact — Locally and Nationwide
Help Create More Happy Tummies
Your donation supports student nutrition programs in communities across Canada—giving more children the nutritious food they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Make Happy Tummies™
Happier tummies. Brighter futures.
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