The following resources are available for non-commercial purposes as long as they are not altered in anyway:

• Child Care Menu Planning - Practical Guide | French
• Paint Your Plate with Vegetables and Fruit - A Toolkit for Ontario Child Care Providers | French
• Sample Policies in Child Care Settings
• Responsive Feeding in Child Care 

Registered Dietitians provide training for child care staff on topics such as nutrition education and menu planning. Stay tuned for more information!

You're the Chef (YTC) is a hands-on cooking program that teaches basic cooking and food handling skills. It helps to build food literacy of students in grades 5-8. Training is available for school staff who are interested in running the program in their school.

Resources:

• YTC Information Sheet

CK Public Health supports schools with establishing or expanding school gardens.  Gardens increase students' knowledge of food, promote practical outdoor education and engagement in school. Grant applications are sent to schools in April.

Resources:

Bright Bites' Green Thumb 

Nutrition staff consult with schools on food policies and guidelines to meet PPM 150 Food and Beverage Policy set out by the Ministry of Education. Talk to your school Principal if you are interested in reviewing the list of approved items or have a restaurant or business that would like to get their menu items approved.

Resources:

• Lambton Kent District School Board
• St Clair Catholic District School Board

Nutrition education and information can support students in developing a healthy relationship with food and body. We consult with educators on food and health, weight inclusive and food neutral classrooms, and provide links to curriculum supports so that students are empowered with food literacy skills and an understanding that multiple factors influence food choices.

Resources:

• Mental Health and Weight Bias in Schools | French
• Nurturing Healthy Eaters in the Classroom | French
• Create a Supportive Food Environment in Schools | French
• Teaching Canada's Food Guide: A Toolkit for Educators

Children and youth who feel good about themselves and their bodies can have a positive body image and self-esteem. Body acceptance can be improved through learning opportunities for the enjoyment of physical activity and eating, combined with supportive social and physical environments.

Resources:

• NEDIC Beyond Images. Curriculum for students in grades 4-8 to explore body image, self-esteem, and media messaging, while developing critical thinking skills.
• Promoting Positive Body Image: A Resource for Educators - Jessie's Legacy. This resource provides guidance to address weight-based bullying and teaching tools to promote positive body image.

Immediate access to food is available to community members through various organizations. Please visit the Municipality of Chatham-Kent's Food Resources site for a list of emergency food supports in Chatham-Kent.