Eat, learn, succeed!

That’s what student nutrition programs in Northumberland County are all about.

Hi! My name is Beth Kolisnyk and I am the Community Development Coordinator for Northumberland Food for Thought.

Last year close to 6000 students in Northumberland County benefited from a breakfast, lunch, or snack program at school. These programs are open to all and promote healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime.

Looking for a way to help your local school community? Interested in spending time with a fantastic group of dedicated volunteers? Then contact me to find a school in your area!

By coming together with a common goal... we can make sure that students in Northumberland County receive the food they need to be ready to learn.

Donate Now
All donations are made through Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit.  The Health Unit provides NFFT with in-kind accounting services.  All donations are used by NFFT to assist Northumberland County Student Nutrition Programs.donatenow4 (2)

About Us

Northumberland Food For Thought was established in 2002, building on the work of the 12 school nutrition programs in existence at that time. We are a non-profit community partnership made up of representatives from various sectors: volunteer, government, corporate, and education. Our current members include:

  • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board Trustee
  • Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Principal
  • Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board Trustee
  • Peterborough Victoria Northumberland Clarington Catholic District School Board Principal
  • Post Consumer Brands
  • Community Development Coordinator – Peterborough Child and Family Centres
  • Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit Public Health Dietitian and Public Health Inspector
  • Northumberland County Social Services, Food4All Warehouse Manager
  • Rebound Child & Youth Services Inc.

Our goals are to:

  • Promote, support and assist current and future Student Nutrition Programs
  • Create opportunities for business and community support of Student Nutrition Programs
  • Establish and sustain Student Nutrition Programs in all Northumberland County elementary and secondary schools and educational sites.