Morning Munch

Lanor's student nutrition program, Morning Munch (named by Lanor students), is served EVERY day in “buffet bins” to ALL (~400) students in their classrooms. Morning Munch provides healthy snacks so our students have the energy and focus to thrive throughout the school day. We offer nutritious options like fresh fruits and vegetables, smoothies, yogurt, and cheese, while accommodating dietary needs, including Halal, lactose intolerance, and specific food allergies.

Research demonstrates that children who eat healthy nutritious food are more able to learn in the classroom. Students participating in the student nutrition programs are able to concentrate better, retain & apply information more effectively, & demonstrate positive behaviour.

“It’s simple: when children are hungry, they can’t focus, and if they can’t focus, they can’t learn.”

The program costs $165 per student per year. We expect to receive grants this year to cover 50% of the cost, and therefore we rely heavily on donations and parent volunteers to ensure its success. We kindly ask that you consider contributing, either by covering the cost for your child, volunteering your time, or both, if you are able.

Your generosity, whether through a donation or your time, will directly impact the health and well-being of every student at Lanor JMS.

Thank you for helping to make this year’s Morning Munch program a success!

2024/25 School Year Highlights

As we wrap up another amazing school year, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your generous support of our Morning Munch snack program. Thanks to your donations and encouragement, we raised just over $11,000 this year!

With the help of our incredible team of adult and student volunteers, we were not only able to serve healthy, appealing snacks to nearly 400 students each day, but we also managed to slightly reduce the cost of each meal. This means your support went even further, allowing us to stretch our resources while continuing to prioritize fresh produce and nutritious options.

We couldn’t have done it without our dedicated volunteers. A huge shoutout goes to: Catherine, Bev, Andrea, Trish, Jackie, Karin, Steve, Ghazia, Lavanya, Toni, Sladjana, and Amreen.

We also had a team of students help out this year. Thank you to: Nithya, Emi, Tiana, Kavya, Rishi, Ish, Alyssa, Ethan, Filip, Deshawn, Victoria, and Hope.

As a friendly reminder, Morning Munch will not be running during the last week of school, so please be sure to pack a morning snack for your child during those final days. The final morning munch day for the 2024/25 school year is June 20, 2025.

Thank you again for being such an important part of this program—we truly couldn’t do it without you.

- Melissa, Lanor Morning Munch Co-ordinator (2023/24 & 2024/25)

Photo of Lanor Morning Munch featured in the winter 2024/25 TFSS student nutrition program newsletter.