School boards set the direction
School boards establish the funding, priorities, participating schools and program requirements.
Good food belongs in every school
CSFC is a nonprofit operating partner for school boards. We turn public funding into reliable meal service by connecting the people, kitchens and schools that make food happen.
Schools have enough on their plates
CSFC gives boards an operating partner to coordinate the work behind school meals, so educators can focus on students.
How CSFC Works
School boards set the direction
School boards establish the funding, priorities, participating schools and program requirements.
CSFC coordinates the program
CSFC combines school meal orders, contracts qualified providers and coordinates menus, standards and delivery.
Food providers prepare and deliver
Qualified providers prepare meals that meet program standards and deliver them directly to participating schools.
Schools receive and serve
Schools provide meal counts, receive deliveries and serve students.
CSFC closes the loop
CSFC brings together data and feedback from students, schools and providers, guiding improvements and reporting insights back to the school board.
School boards set the direction
School boards establish the funding, priorities, participating schools and program requirements.
CSFC coordinates the program
CSFC combines school meal orders, contracts qualified providers and coordinates menus, standards and delivery.
Food providers prepare and deliver
Qualified providers prepare meals that meet program standards and deliver them directly to participating schools.
Schools receive and serve
Schools provide meal counts, receive deliveries and serve students.
CSFC closes the loop
CSFC brings together data and feedback from students, schools and providers, guiding improvements and reporting insights back to the school board.
A good lunch brings more to the table
It fuels better school days
Good food supports students’ health, learning and participation.
It supports local food businesses
School food can create steady, recurring demand for local kitchens and providers.
It turns funding into meals
Canada is investing in school food more than ever before. Let’s put it to work.
Working on school food? Let’s talk
We’re connecting with school boards, providers and partners across Canada.
FAQ
No. CSFC works with local food providers who prepare and deliver the meals. We coordinate the program around them — including provider selection, menu review, nutrition requirements, ordering, delivery expectations and reporting.