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About Us

Our History

Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids was established as a lunch program in 1990 under the name of the Brown Bagging for Calgary Street Kids Society.  Following recent findings by the Feeding Calgary's Children Initiative - that almost 30,000 children and youth in Calgary go hungry while in school - the mandate has changed to include all children and youth, whether on the streets or in school. Brown Bagging for Calgary's kids now has two major programs concerning nutritious lunches: Fuel and Feed Kids.

Our Purpose

Research undeniably supports a link between nutrition and healthy growth and development in children and youth. Children who eat regular, healthy meals do better in school, are sick less and form healthy relationships with their peers. At Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids, we want to provide youth not just with a meal, but also with essential nutrients to allow them the ability to learn and be active. In doing so, we help to eliminate hunger in Calgary's schools and provide a chance for at-risk youth to successfully complete their education. Healthy Kids. Healthy Minds.

Our Mission

To offer children and youth in need, hope and opportunity through the provision of essential nutrients necessary for healthy growth and development.

To act as a catalyst in the development of community based solutions to break down barriers caused by malnutrition.

Our Vision

Children and youth
in Calgary,
regardless of their
life circumstances,
are able to reach
their full potential.