Nourish a Local Child
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About Make Happy Tummies™
Our Toonies for Tummies™ campaign returned as Make Happy Tummies earlier this year, and we’re grateful for the support from Canadians nationwide!
Make Happy Tummies is powered by community partners, including grocery stores, restaurants, and individual donors, all working together to fundraise for local breakfast programs through year-round campaigns and events. 100% of donations go directly to stigma-free breakfast programs managed by Student Nutrition Ontario and Breakfast Club of Canada.
Giving Tuesday: On the Air for Good
Our friends are helping us nourish hungry children this Giving Tuesday, sharing their personal stories of the importance of breakfast and uniting us as we look to nourish children across the country.
Join your favourite morning show hosts as they rally behind children in their communities, using their voices to shine a light on something that matters deeply – ensuring every child starts the school day with a nutritious breakfast.
Together, they’re sharing stories about why breakfast matters, the impact it has on learning and focus, and the reality that 1 in 3 children in Canada arrive at school hungry.
That’s why they’re helping us raise awareness and inviting you to help us Make Happy Tummies TM this Giving Tuesday.
100% of your donations make an impact, nourishing children in your neighbourhood.
Tell Us About a Student Nutrition Hero in Your Community
If you know a student nutrition volunteer and you want their story told during the Make Happy Tummies campaign, which returns January 23 to grocery stores coast to coast, visit makehappytummies.ca to learn more and share their story.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much of my donation goes towards student nutrition/breakfast programs?
Do retailers get a tax writeoff for the Make Happy Tummies campaign or any related donations made by shoppers?
No. The only people who are eligible for a tax receipt for donations made in-store during the campaign are the individual donors making the donation.
How do you identify local 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?
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?
No. But rest assured donations that are made in store will remain in the local community in the vicinity of the grocery store where the donation is made. For donations made online, we will make every best effort to have those donations benefit student nutrition programs in the region. For certain, donations made online will remain in the province associated with the online donation.
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.