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Updated Jul 22, 2026
Food Security
Youth & Family

Nourish Nova Scotia

Provincial breakfast, snack, and lunch programs so no NS student is hungry at school.

Resources on hand
  • School breakfast
  • School lunch
  • Cooking clubs
  • School gardens
Programs

NS School Lunch Program

Free/pay-what-you-can lunches for elementary and junior high students across NS.

Eligibility
All public-school students.
Cost
Free / pay-what-you-can
Intake
Automatic through the school — ask the office.

Breakfast Programs

Universal school breakfast and snack programs.

Eligibility
All students at participating schools.
Cost
Free
Intake
Through the school.