Here in Hamilton, Tastebuds was invited for yesterday's big announcement with Ministers Tassi, Valdez and Virani. 😊 Excited to see the program roll out over the next few years and look forward to helping even more students sprout healthy relationships with food!

Thank you so much for taking the time to volunteer with your local Student Nutrition Program. It is only with your hard work and dedication that we are able to serve over 20,000 students throughout Hamilton every school day.

Nominations for volunteers are open until April 17th! forms.office.com/pages/response… #volunteers #studentnutritionprogram #tastebudshamont

During National Volunteer Week, April 14th to 20th, 2024, we recognize every volunteer and celebrate each contribution they’re making at a moment when we need their support more than ever. #EveryMomentMatters #NVW2024

Thank you to ALL of the volunteers who help make our student nutrition programs successful. Your selfless contributions and excellent work are helping to serve over 20,000 students throughout Hamilton every day and help them sprout healthy relationships with food!

This "Thankful Thursday" we'd like to share some wonderful thank you cards made for Drummond Farms from students at Highview Elementary School!  🏫 Thank you, Drummond Farms, for helping sprout healthy relationships with food in over 20,000 Hamilton students! 🧡🩵

A new month means new in-season Ontario food to love! For more information on what is currently in season check out our availability guide. ontario.ca/foodland/page/… #loveONTfood

Each program that orders from PRODUCE EXPRESS may select ONE case of free cucumbers - either minis or English cucumbers.  The free cucumbers can be found at the bottom of the ordering page.  Programs must still meet the minimum order requirement of $150.00.

🧡 Congratulations & Farewell 🩵

🫐 Produce Express is offering a special on blueberries!    Grab a case of 12 x 12 oz for $21.99 (regularly $41.99).  These are full pints, and each case offers approximately 48 servings.  Perfect for a Friday treat for your programs! #studentnutrition #blueberries

Produce Express is offering a special on mini breadsticks this week!  🥖 Grab some mini breadsticks for $44.99 (regularly $51.99).  They're great with hummus, ranch dippers, or on their own.   #studentnutritionprogram #hamont #snacks

⚠️ Attention existing Tastebuds Programs ⚠️ Please complete your Grant Renewal for the 2024 - 2025 school year by June 21st! If you have any questions, please contact your CDW. 😊

Thank you all for your support, dedication, and assistance with your nutrition programs and for helping City of Hamilton students sprout healthy relationships with food!  Wishing you all a wonderful, restful, and rejuvenating summer! See you in September!

After years of being one of our most cherished supporters, it's time to celebrate YOU and your well-deserved retirement! Your unwavering support and love for Tastebuds have meant the world to us, and we're so grateful for the countless memories & joy you've shared with us. ❤️

Today we say goodbye to an incredible team member who has brought so much to Tastebuds. Your hard work, creativity, and positive spirit have made a huge impact on all of us, and we're grateful for all you've done. All the best in this next chapter! ❤️

Just a reminder that Student Nutrition Ontario offers a modified course strictly for SNPs.  This course is FREE and is done online at your own convenience. courses.studentnutritionontario.ca #onlinetraining #studentnutrition #hamont

Thankful for the generosity of our donors who contribute to sprouting healthy relationships with food in CoH students. Just recently, Ward 15 received a generous donation of $30,000 - part of which will be going towards a new lunch program at Waterdown District High School!

Happy FriYAY! Hope everyone had a wonderful first week back to school! Have a great weekend everyone 😊

Sustain Ontario is launching the new nourish to flourish grant stream in partnership with Farm Boy and Farm to Cafeteria Canada.  sustainontario.com/nourish-to-flo… #grants #MondayMorning #hamont

Take a look at the snack menu created by one of our steering committee members who is a Registered Dietician with City of Hamilton Public Health. She brings a wealth of knowledge to Tastebuds and is always willing to provide suggestions for nutritious & tasty foods!