Item - 2021.HL28.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8, 2021 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Board of Health on May 10, 2021 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 8, 2021.
HL28.2 - 2021 Student Nutrition Program Service Subsidies
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Federal Government to provide ongoing core funding for a universal national school food program.
2. City Council request the Provincial Government to increase its grant funding investment proportionally to match the increased City of Toronto investment.
3. City Council support the ongoing efforts of the Coalition for Healthy School Food to advocate for a universal healthy school food program based on the shared belief that all children and youth should have daily access to healthy food at school.
4. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into agreements totalling $16,407,857 with the Angel Foundation for Learning ($4,335,993) and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success ($12,071,864) to administer the 2021 approved municipal funding to eligible student nutrition programs across the City of Toronto.
5. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to take the necessary actions to give effect to Part 4 above, including the execution of legal agreements with the Angel Foundation for Learning and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, on behalf of the City of Toronto.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-166133.pdf
Communications (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131441.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Sunday Harrison, Green Thumbs TO (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131443.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Gary Hoyer, George Brown College (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131440.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Sandy Maxwell, Nutrition Connections, Ontario Public Health Association (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131444.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Susan Wright, summerlunch+ (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131442.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council support the ongoing efforts of the Coalition for Healthy School Food to advocate for a universal healthy school food program based on the shared belief that all children and youth should have daily access to healthy food at school.
HL28.2 - 2021 Student Nutrition Program Service Subsidies
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council request the Federal Government to provide ongoing core funding for a universal national school food program.
2. City Council request the Provincial Government to increase its grant funding investment proportionally to match the increased City of Toronto investment.
3. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to enter into agreements totalling $16,407,857 with the Angel Foundation for Learning ($4,335,993) and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success ($12,071,864) to administer the 2021 approved municipal funding to eligible student nutrition programs across the City of Toronto.
4. City Council authorize the Medical Officer of Health to take the necessary actions to give effect to Recommendation 3 above, including the execution of legal agreements with the Angel Foundation for Learning and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, on behalf of the City of Toronto.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Board of Health:
1. Requested the Federal Government to provide ongoing core funding for a universal national school food program.
2. Requested the Provincial Government to increase its grant funding investment proportionally to match the increased City of Toronto investment.
3. Supported the ongoing efforts of the Coalition for Healthy School Food to advocate for a universal healthy school food program based on the shared belief that all children and youth should have daily access to healthy food at school.
4. Directed that the report (April 25, 2021) from the Medical Officer of Health be forwarded to the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Education, the Toronto District School Board, the Toronto Catholic District School Board, le Conseil scolaire Viamonde, le Conseil scolaire catholique MonAvenir, the Angel Foundation for Learning and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success.
Origin
Summary
This report outlines recommendations for the 2021 Student Nutrition Program service subsidy allocations. The proposed combined allocations to the Angel Foundation for Learning (AFL) and the Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) total $16,407,857 which includes $276,006 held in reserve for appeals/late applications.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-166133.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131441.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Sunday Harrison, Green Thumbs TO (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131443.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Gary Hoyer, George Brown College (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131440.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Sandy Maxwell, Nutrition Connections, Ontario Public Health Association (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131444.pdf
(May 10, 2021) Letter from Susan Wright, summerlunch+ (HL.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/hl/comm/communicationfile-131442.pdf
Speakers
Susan Wright, summerlunch+
Sandy Maxwell, Nutrition Connections, Ontario Public Health Association
Gary Hoyer, George Brown College
Motions
That:
1. The Board of Health amend Recommendation 3 by adding the words "ongoing" and "universal" to now read as follows:
3. City Council and the Board of Health request the Federal Government to provide ongoing core funding for a universal national school food program.
2. The Board of Health support the ongoing efforts of the Coalition for Healthy School Food to advocate for a universal healthy school food program based on the shared belief that all children and youth should have daily access to healthy food at school.