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LEADERSHIP
BREAKFAST CLUB OF CANADA
Message from the
President and CEO
Message from the
Chair of the Board
Just over a year ago, Breakfast Club of Canada was sounding the
alarm, anticipating major challenges linked to inflation.
Unfortunately, we continue to navigate troubled waters despite the
great generosity of many stakeholders. The cost of goods,
transportation and labor increase at a fast pace and revenues are
not following as quickly.
Over its nearly 30 years of existence, Breakfast Club of Canada has
always called upon the generosity of its network. Yet, donations to
the Club have never been more crucial than today. The pressures on
our budgets are at a peak while the number of schools throughout
Canada requesting access to a comprehensive school food
program continues to rise.
In such a context, difficult decisions had to be made. Wanting to
maintain the same level of service to children already reached, the
Club chose to focus on existing programs. Thanks to the incredible
school teams and volunteers, as well as to donors, partners and
governments, thousands of breakfast programs were still able to be
supported in the past year.
Breakfast programs are open to all children of the school so
they can access them no matter the reason, whether it’s the
lack of time, a precarious family situation or the lack of access
to nutritious foods.
Nutrition is essential to children's health, wellness, and learning.
Every day, we see the tangible impact that a nutritious breakfast
can have on the life of a child.
To this day, the creation of a National School Food Program remains
a priority to ensure access for all youth across Canada. A recent
study commissioned by the Club demonstrated that 84% of
Canadians believe that the government should honor its promise as
soon as possible.
The Club is proud to be able to rely on a network of important
donors, partners and governments. Our goal remains to reach
all children in the country.
There are many ways to support the Club’s mission. A financial
contribution is one of them but joining our group of volunteers,
soliciting employee participation or encouraging businesses that
you know to become partners are other ways to support our work.
Providing breakfast at school is an easy and efficient way to make
sure children reach their full potential and is an essential tool for a
fair and equitable society.
Together, let’s continue to help children access a nutritious
breakfast every morning to succeed today and tomorrow.
Tommy Kulczyk
President and Chief Executive Officer
2022–2023 ACTIVITY REPORT
Jacques Mignault
Chair of the Board
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