Key Dates May 2 – October 7
School Champion enrols the school and orders the toolkit www.freshfromfarm.ca.
September 6
Students begin to fundraise.
October 7
Deadline to enrol
October 17
FRESH FROM THE FARM Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools
Deadline for orders/changes
November 8 – November 30 Deliveries to schools
Fresh from the Farm is a collaborative initiative.
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2016
FRESH FROM THE FARM
Healthy Fundraising for Ontario Schools
What is Fresh from the Farm? Fresh from the Farm was designed to provide healthy alternatives to schools by selling Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables to school communities. • Schools keep 40% of sales. • Families enjoy value priced Ontario-grown food. • Since 2013, almost 300 schools have raised over $273,000 selling 744,000 lb of Ontario produce. Last year, the average school raised over $1100!
Who can Participate?
How does it Work?
For a list of eligible school boards and schools visit freshfromfarm.ca/FAQ.aspx.
• Schools enrol May 2 – October 7.
What Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables are sold?
• Schools submit orders by October 17. • Product is delivered to schools during the month of November.
• Fresh from the Farm supports Ontario government initiatives: Local Food Act, School Food and Beverage Policy, Student Nutrition Program, and Healthy Kids’ Strategy;
Bundle A—$12 5 lb potatoes, 3 lb carrots, 3 lb sweet potatoes, 3 lb onions
• provides opportunities for students to learn about agri-food and healthy eating; and
Bundle B—$15 8 lb box apples
Why Participate? Fresh from the Farm is the only school fundraiser eligible to over 4000 schools, selling Ontario-grown fruit and vegetables.
• supports Ontario farmers and our local economy.
• Students fundraise beginning September 6.
• Volunteers receive, sort and bundle vegetables. • Parents pick-up their order.
For More Information • Call EatRight Ontario 1-877-510-510-2 • Visit www.freshfromfarm.ca • Email
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