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About CNCM

The Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba is a charitable organization dedicated to helping school children learn, grow, and succeed by supporting school meal and snack programs. Our organization is unique because we are based in Manitoba and all the funds we raise stay within the province, reaching children across all regions of Manitoba.

The work of the Council complements the goals established by the Manitoba Government’s Healthy Schools Initiative, “to create school environments that enhance the healthy development of children and their families by working in partnership with community resources and service providers.”

Our Mission:
Leadership in child nutrition for Manitoba school-aged children through education, funding, and promotion of guiding principles.

Our Vision:
Every child… every day… well nourished

Our Values:

Nutrition for children that supports learning
Equity, excellence, education
Processes and structures that are inclusive, respectful, and caring
Social responsibility utilizing effective and efficient strategies
Innovation and flexibility with accountability

History

The Manitoba Council on Child Nutrition was created as a non-profit organization in 2001. The Manitoba School Boards Association played a key role as a founding member and continues to provide critical support. Founded on the passions of individuals who wanted to address the impacts of poverty on their communities, and especially school-aged children, the Council remains dedicated to addressing these needs.

Representatives from health, education, social services, business, the volunteer sector, and community services/agencies continue to work with the Council to raise awareness about nutrition and the need for nutrition programs in schools.

Since 2001, the Council has:

Supported nutrition programs;
Raised awareness about nutrition issues and the need for food and nutrition policies in schools; and
Helped guide decision-makers in developing food and health policies, becoming a well-recognized voice for issues regarding school meal and snack programs for school-aged children in Manitoba.

We are always working on new partnerships, research, and opportunities to support Manitoba school meal and snack programs.

Board of Directors

Wendy Bloomfield

Chairperson
TRUSTEE
Seine River School Division
Kirsten Mundle

Vice Chairperson
TEACHER
River East Transcona School Division
Ian Joyce

MANAGER, FACILITIES OPERATIONS
Wawanesa Insurance
Viola Prowse

FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Child Nutrition Council of Manitoba
Dr. Joyce Slater

PROFESSOR, PUBLIC HEALTH AND COMMUNITY NUTRITION
Department of Food and Human Nutritional Sciences
University of Manitoba