Farm Boy’s vision extends far beyond the school’s walls.
nourish to flourish is about cultivating an ecosystem where children not only eat well but also develop a deep understanding and appreciation for food.
Through support for in-school meal programs and food literacy initiatives, we seek to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices that will sustain them for a lifetime.
By offering funding for immersive trips to farms, school gardens, and guest speakers, we aim to reconnect children with the origins of their food, fostering a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the earth.
nourish to flourish embodies Farm Boy’s commitment to creating communities where every child has the opportunity to thrive — physically, mentally, and emotionally — because we believe that when we nourish our children, we empower them to flourish and, in turn, enrich the world around them.
The program was developed in partnership with Sustain Ontario and Farm to Cafeteria Canada.
Our Goals
- Enhance in-school meal programs.
- Empower students to make healthy, sustainable food choices.
- Foster deeper understanding about where our food comes from.
Key Components
Grants & Funding: The nourish to flourish Flagship Charitable Program will distribute $161,000 in grants among 46 schools across Ontario.
Grants will fund the following programs:
In-School Meal Programs:
- Food purchased for the in-school meal programs will be fresh, healthy, culturally appropriate, and locally and sustainably sourced as much
as possible. - Other funds will be directed to equipment and educational programs.
Additional Educational Experiences and Activities:
- Field trips to farms, with a follow-up educational activity including but
not limiting to cooking classes or demonstrations. - School gardens created through the purchase of necessary supplies.
- In-school guest speakers and workshops that demonstrate
the importance of food literacy. - And so much more!
Our mission is to nurture food knowledge
and provide essential resources to create a
healthier, more informed generation.
Shawn Linton
President & General Manager,
Farm Boy Company Inc.
Partner
Sustain Ontario is a province-wide alliance promoting healthy food and farming. It advocates for productive, equitable, and sustainable food systems across the province.
Sustain Ontario facilitates partnerships and outreach, supports the selection process, and provides support to grant recipients.
Partner
Farm to Cafeteria Canada is a partnership-based organization working to transform how food is experienced, learned and celebrated in all schools across Canada.
Farm to Cafeteria Canada manages applications, administers grants, and coordinates impact reporting.
Apply for a grant
Applications for 2026 are now open until June 13, 2025
For detailed information on application criteria and how to apply, please apply on the Sustain Ontario’s website.