A recent study suggested that over 30% of frequenters of Food Banks Canada are children. In an effort to ensure these Canadian families understand the fundamentals of food and nutritional health, Nestlé Canada has partnered with Food Banks Canada to support two programs -- the After the Bell Program and the Food Explorers Cooking Club. The former program supports children in the summer months with healthy food deliveries and the latter program teaches children to cook using healthy recipes from various cultures.
This new partnership with Food Banks Canada is part of 'Nestlé for Healthier Kids' -- a global initiative that seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of over 50 million kids globally by 2030. This nutritional development by Nestlé speaks to the growing number of companies worldwide committed to supporting children's health initiatives.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Child-specific Nutrition Initiatives
- There is an opportunity for companies to partner with organizations to support children's health and nutrition through initiatives such as healthy food deliveries and cooking clubs.
- Food Bank Partnerships
- Companies can work with food bank organizations to support children's nutrition and promote food education.
- Global Child Health and Nutrition Initiatives
- Companies can join global initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of children around the world through nutrition programs.
Where This Applies
- Food and Beverage
- Food and beverage companies can partner with food bank organizations to support children's nutrition and promote their own healthy products.
- Education
- Education companies can create food education programs for children to teach cooking and nutrition skills.
- Nonprofit
- Nonprofit organizations can partner with companies to provide resources and support for child-specific nutrition initiatives and food banks.
