Our Mission
“Making wholesome food easily accessible helps everyone in the community, especially our children” Ruthie Burd, Founder
The Lunch Lady Foundation will help make nutritious food available to everyone by managing the preparation and delivery of healthy meals in communities across the country in cost-efficient and operationally effect ways.
Our Story
In 2013, Ruthie Burd, Founder of the Lunch Lady and the Lunch Lady Foundation, was involved with the Nourishing School Communities program, a federally funded multi-sector collaborative aimed to get more healthy and local foods into the minds and onto the plate of our school children. It was during this engagement that Ruthie fully realized the power of bringing private sector, not-for-profit, and public partners to the table. “When we all work together towards a common goal, the benefits to the community are limitless” says Burd.
With nearly 30 years of experience preparing and delivery health meals to schools and communities across the country through a network of dedicated commercial grade kitchens, the Lunch Lady knows how to effectively and efficiently serve the community. Leveraging this experience, expertise and a network of schools and community organizations, the foundation was established in 2018 and is dedicated to providing nourishing meals to those within our communities and those who need them.
You Can Make A Difference
By donating to the Lunch Lady Foundation you can help feed members of your own community who may not know where their next nutritious meal is going to come from. Whether with a one-time donation or a monthly gift you can make a difference today!
Need Support?
Are you a school administrator looking to provide snacks and meals to a struggling child or family? Are you a community organization in need of support? We are here to help.
Apply now by completing our funding request form or reach out to us by email Info@thelunchladyfoundation.ca to discuss how the Lunch Lady Foundation can help.
CRA Registered Charity Number: 723973525 RT0001