Northumberland Food For Thought
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.

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Beyond Measure

Published May 2, 2014 | By admin
Posted on May 01, 2014 09:57

-Dedicated Volunteers Celebrated For Their Work to Support Local School Nutrition Programs-

(NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY) – A dedicated group of volunteers is making a world of difference right in their own backyards.

Northumberland Food For Thought is celebrating the work of its volunteers and supporters who donate their time at 38 school nutrition programs in the area. It is estimated that these volunteers contribute more than 45,000 hours each year to Northumberland Food For Thought. Put another way, this figure works out to more than five years in total volunteer time commitment.

“When you consider hometown heroes, look no further than our group of volunteers,” says Susan Greenwood, Community Development Co-ordinator with Northumberland Food For Thought. “These individuals freely give of their time to help ensure students in Northumberland County are well-nourished and can learn to their full potential at school.”

Northumberland Food For Thought is organizing an event to celebrate the work of its volunteers. Members of the media are welcome to attend the following for photo and interview opportunities:

WHAT: Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

WHERE: Cobourg Lion’s Centre (157 Elgin Street East)

WHEN: Monday, May 12, 11 am to 1:30 pm

  • Keynote speaker: Bill Koch, Cameco’s Director of Public & Government Affairs
  • Entertainment by St. Mary’s Girls Choir
  • Lunch served at noon, followed by recognition ceremony

According to Greenwood, there is an ongoing need for school nutrition programs. “Many local students come to school hungry for a variety of reasons, not just poverty,” she says. “Long bus rides, early morning practices and hurried morning routines can all be factors. Our volunteers see this need, and are there to assist with these programs at their local schools.”

Northumberland Food For Thought is the non-profit partnership that co-ordinates school nutrition programs in the area. These programs are free for any student who wants to take part in them. For more information, call (905) 372-7863.

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For media inquiries, contact:

Susan Greenwood, Community Development Coordinator, Northumberland Food For Thought, (905) 372-7863,

or Sarah Tsang, Chairperson, Northumberland Food For Thought, (905) 885-9100.