Alberta Food Matters (AFM) is the main connection  between the Coalition for Healthy School Food (CHSF) and other food-related organizations  in the province. AFM has a wide variety of stakeholders  who are passionate about connecting our food producers with those who advocate for food security and food sovereignty in our province.  

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In Alberta, the provincial government confirmed a renewed commitment to funding school nutrition programs. These programs operate at the discretion of school authorities at a classroom, school or school district level. Currently, there are no strict guidelines for the inclusion of healthy foods or local food procurement within this funding. This unregulated programming does not meet the needs of all students. We therefore advocate for the Alberta government to align with the National School Food Policy as well as the Eight Guiding Principles of the Coalition to create a universal program for all children and youth.

 

This includes:

• Providing provincial and municipal investment to compliment the federal government’s commitment of $1B in a National School Food Program

• Working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholder groups

 

​The Alberta Chapter of the CHSF seeks to engage in dialogue, share resources, and collaborate on collective advocacy, research and pilot projects. Together, we can help secure a brighter future for our children through a universal  healthy school food program.

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For more information on how you can take part in our Alberta Chapter, contact Wanda Laurin (AFM President), Avni Soma (AFM Vice President), or any of our board members on our website or by phone at 780-625-6309.