Wednesday, September 30, 2015
EatRight Ontario
Fresh from the Farm fundraiser for Ontario schools
Since 2013, 152 Ontario schools have participated in the Fresh from the Farm fundraiser. In total, they collectively distributed over 130,000 kilograms of fresh, Ontario grown fruit and vegetables to Ontario families, and raised more than $112,000 for school initiatives.
Visit the Fresh from the Farm website to see if your local school is eligible to enroll. Hurry – the deadline to register is October 9th and the deadline to submit school orders is October 16th.
Here’s what’s for sale:
- $10 for Bundle A: 5 lb potatoes, 3 lb onions, 3 lb carrots and 3 lb sweet potatoes from Ontario.
- $15 for Bundle B: 8 lb box Ontario Empire apples.
Click here for delicious recipes using these local foods.
Everybody wins with this fundraiser!
- Schools keep 40% of the sales.
- Ontario farmers keep 50% of the sales.
- Students see healthy food choices in action and learn about agriculture and food.
- Supports Ontario’s School Food and Beverage Policy and Ontario’s Local Food Act.
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