The Waterloo Education Foundation Inc. (WEFI) renewed their commitment to funding local organizations that support student nutrition programs. On Wednesday, December 15, the WEFI Board of Directors passed a motion to provide $21,000 to Food4Kids Waterloo Region, the May Court Club of Kitchener-Waterloo and Nutrition for Learning in January and February 2022.
"The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic has continued to impact the lives of all in Waterloo Region. We are proud to be able to, once again, support the work of these essential organizations and their efforts to address food insecurity," said jeewan chanicka, president of WEFI. "Thank you to all of those from Food4Kids, the May Court Club and Nutrition for Learning who support our students and their families every day."
These organizations were each selected to receive an equal portion of this funding. The service they provide to students and their families is instrumental in combating food insecurity in Waterloo Region.
"It is our honour to support the incredible work that Food4Kids, the May Court Club and Nutrition for Learning do in our schools every day," said Scott Piatkowski, a member of the WEFI Board of Directors and Chair of the WRDSB Board of Trustees. "Thank you to everyone who chose to Give the Gift of WEFI this season, and helped us to continue to support these important community organizations."
