Values & Beliefs
Nutrition for Learning Core Values
STUDENT-CENTRED. We create opportunities to prioritize the voices and best interests of those we serve. We ensure that students have a “seat at the table” in creating a healthier future for young people in Waterloo Region.
UNIVERSAL & INCLUSIVE. As a youth-serving organization committed to universally accessible programs, we ensure that diverse voices and views help shape our work.
LEARNING IS THRIVING. We co-create environments that nurture personal and professional expansion. We celebrate wins and challenges together, and strive to better ourselves through both.
TRUST LEADS TO GROWTH. We foster trust by believing the best in others. We strive to be the kinds of people that others have faith in by leading with kindness and authenticity in all interactions.
STEWARDING THE FUTURE. With long-term impact as our goal, we honour our donors, partners, and stakeholders by being socially, financially, and environmentally responsible and accountable.
We believe:
When students are nourished, their capacity to imagine, explore, and connect elevates. Every student deserves a fair shot by being well nourished during their school day.
No young person should feel stigmatized for accessing food at school.
Food is community. We nurture the idea that food can connect people and places. When students eat nutritious food together, mental, physical, and community health improves.
The unique perspectives of students are needed on our mission to improve universal access to food at schools.