06/13/2026
This photo represents:
- Over 90,000 hot meals in a school year
- More than $600,000.00 invested in local Shuswap food businesses
- $415,000.00 spent on B.C. food
- Meal and snack programs at all 25 of our schools
- Countless students filled up with healthy, hearty meals.
Yesterday morning one of my team members had the privilege of getting a behind-the-scenes look at our local Souper Meals program, delivered in partnership with the Shuswap Food Action Society .
SD83, School Food Coordinator Serena Caner toured him through the Zest Commercial Food Hub , introduced him to the amazing team that has been feeding students across our riding, and showed him the tangible impact this program is having in the broader community through its unwavering commitment to shopping local first.
This program not only directly supports children and families, but also keeps public dollars working locally--benefiting small businesses, farmers, workers and our local economy.
"When students have access to healthy food at schools, families experience less stress, teachers see improved readiness to learn, schools become more supportive, connected spaces, and our communities benefit with jobs and economic activity." - Serena Caner
I would encourage anyone who is able to consider making a donation to the Shuswap Food Action Society to support the amazing work they are doing throughout our region. : https://shuswapfood.ca/
And a huge "Thank You!", to Serena, Shuswap Food Action Society, and everyone else who has invested time and energy into serving our region.
