27-05-2025
P.E.I. announces Children's Summer Food Program
Minister of Social Development and Seniors Barb Ramsay (centre), joins (from left to right) Chef Kevin Bottrill, Betsy Cormier, Duke Cormier, and Chef Steve Gallant from Fiveeleven West in Summerside. (Source: Government of P.E.I.)
Prince Edward Island announced it will support the Children's Summer Food Program for 2025.
The Children's Summer Food Program, established in 2021, is primarily intended for families currently receiving financial support through social assistance or assured income programs.
The program delivers five nutritious frozen meals each week through July and August to children in households facing food insecurity, to fill the gap in between school food programs.
'We know there are Island families struggling to put food on the table in this time of high inflation and high food prices, and this program is an important part of our efforts to support them. As mandated by the Poverty Elimination Strategy Act, our government remains committed to addressing food insecurity in P.E.I. and we have made substantial efforts in this area,' said Barb Ramsay, minister of Social Development and Seniors.
With a budget investment of $600,000, the program prepares meals sourced from local restaurants and catering companies and delivers them to homes across the province, a release from the province said.
'We value our community, and all the support we've received over the years, so we strive to make a positive impact where we can,' said Duke Cormier, owner of Fiveelevenwest in Summerside, one of the food suppliers for the program. 'Knowing that we are helping families who are struggling, and giving kids the nutrition they need to be healthy makes us proud to be a part of this effort.'
Families not currently enrolled in social assistance or assured income programs but experiencing financial difficulties can apply through the registration form. Registration for the program begins Tuesday and will remain open for the duration of the program.
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