The federal and Nova Scotia governments have signed an agreement to expand school meal programs across the province, providing more support for students and families.
The deal, part of Ottawa’s National School Food Program, will see the federal government invest $12.4 million over three years. The funding will support breakfast programs in all 373 schools across Nova Scotia, which currently serve about 52,000 students. It will also help purchase new kitchen equipment, hire more program coordinators, and expand meal options under the province’s pay-what-you-can lunch program, which was recently launched.
Government officials say the program is expected to save families with two school-aged children around $800 per year on groceries.
Nova Scotia is the sixth province to join the National School Food Program.
The federal government says this initiative is part of a broader effort to reduce costs for families and improve access to essential services.
