The Great BIG Crunch

On Thursday, March 7, 2024, schools across Hamilton are running The Great BIG Crunch to celebrate Nutrition Month and local food. FirstOntario Credit Union and The Ontario Produce Marketing Association are generously providing apples. Hamilton Tastebuds is happy to partner with Drummond Farms to offer these apples to the schools.

Did you know, next to you, schools have the most impact on shaping children’s eating habits? Or that, children spend as much time in schools as they spend in any other environment? Research has found a strong relationship between nutrition and learning. Students who have access to a nutrition program in their school or community perform better in the classroom. The energy provided by a nutritious meal keeps children alert and able to learn, increases attention spans, and decreases disruptive behaviours. Nutrition programs also provide students with the chance to develop healthy eating habits that will stay with them in the years to come.