What is Breakfast for Learning?

Breakfast for Learning is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to improving children’s nutrition in schools across Canada. Founded in 1992, the foundation supports nutrition programs from British Columbia all the way to Newfoundland and Labrador. Proper nutrition can be one of the problems children face in schools, especially if they can’t start the day with a healthy breakfast.

Why is a Healthy Breakfast Important for Children?

Research have shown that a healthy breakfast helps children perform better in schools. In the same way, a healthy breakfast can be the most important meal of the day. Yet, too many children still go without one. This can be due to a variety of reasons, including a lack of nutrition programs and healthy food options at school.

Why Is Healthy Nutrition in Schools a Problem?

Healthy nutrition for children can be a complex subject. Parents and school staff can have a huge impact on how children get nutritious food throughout their school day. But before we can do that, we need to dig into the reasons why so many BC children aren’t receiving healthy food at school.

Here are some reasons:

• A lack of healthy snacks in school vending machines
• Teachers could be offering snacks or food with little nutritional value as rewards for good behavior
• Fundraising efforts at school may involve selling unhealthy treats
• Schools may not have a nutrition committee to help bring in healthy food programs for school children

So, What Does Breakfast for Learning Do?

As an organization, Breakfast for Learning provides grants for schools so they can obtain the equipment, food, and staff needed to provide their students with healthy breakfasts. They also help communities and schools learn about proper nutrition, and how they can achieve that. Finally, Breakfast for Learning supports child nutrition research as well as national meal programs across Canada.

How has Canadian Mattress Recycling helped?

Back in 2015, our company made a $400 donation to the Breakfast for Learning program. Our donation helped ensure that Canadian children get their school days off to a great start. Our donation supports their nutrition awareness programs across BC schools, as well as research and funding for schools to implement healthy food programs. Note that for the 2017 year onwards, the Breakfast for Learning program has been continued by President’s Choice Children’s Charity.

We’re delighted to make a $200 monetary contribution to the Canine Benefactors Society. The organization, based in Burnaby BC, can be seen at local trade shows in Abbotsford. 

What is the Canine Benefactors Society?

Founded in 2005, the organization wanted to educate pet owners, children, and public how to interact with pets during an emergency. In addition, they focus on providing equipment to prevent the death of these beloved pets during an emergency such as a house fire.

Caring for Pets in Emergencies

In particular, house fires could be deadly for pets due to smoke inhalation. Yet not a lot of people know how to rescue pets in these situations. Even some Fire and EMS stations don’t have the proper equipment to help pets in these situations.

What does the Canine Benefactors Society do?

Therefore, the Canine Benefactors Society donates animal oxygen masks to these Fire and EMS stations. Equipping these professionals with the necessary tools is the first step to save pets during emergencies. Veterinary oxygen masks save cats, dogs, birds, and other pets. However, these masks can be difficult to come by for fire departments. That’s why the Society hosts fundraisers, making donations on their behalf.

Also, the Society makes it easy for fire and rescue departments know if you have pets at home through the sale of their stickers. These simple tools help let rescue staff know that you have a pet at home – that require attention during an emergency.

What can you do for your pets?

If you have a pet at home, do you know how to assist them during an emergency? Be sure to have a strategy to help them out of your home in the case of an emergency. Last but not least, be sure to support organizations such as Canine Benefactors Society that make it possible for firefighters and EMSes to save your pet.

Canadian Mattress Recycling Inc. is a proud supporter of community organizations. We truly believe in supporting the communities that support us, especially the ones working to improve the health of animals and wildlife, preserve, and foster community engagement. Read about the other organizations we have supported in the past. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more.