Phase 1

September, October, November, December

• Traditional Grant Stream programs will receive the first instalment of their grant deposit
• SFD Programs will begin to receive produce deliveries on Oct 2nd, 2023
• You can expect your CDC to visit your school in phase 1
• The Great Big Crunch is Thursday, October 19th, 2023!
• Opportunity to switch between the SFD and Traditional Grant streams at the end of Phase 1, your CDC will be in touch

Phase 2

January, February, March

• Traditional Grant Stream programs will receive the second instalment of their grant deposit
• SFD Programs will continue to receive produce
• March is Nutrition Month!
• Opportunity to switch between the SFD and Traditional Grant streams at the end of Phase 2, your CDC will be in touch

Phase 3

April, May, June

• Traditional Grant Stream programs will receive the third instalment of their grant deposit
• SFD Programs will continue to receive produce
• May is VON Week!
• All programs will complete a program renewal application in May 2024 for the 2024.25 school year