At the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 10, Richmond County Municipal Council welcomed the Rural Communities Foundation of Nova Scotia (RCFNS) to share information on the Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund, a grant program created to support schools in addressing student food insecurity.
This program helps schools in Nova Scotia establish School Free Stores, places where students and their families can access free food and personal items when needed. In many rural areas, accessing support services can be challenging, so schools have stepped up to help fill the gap. Through the Dave Gunning Zero Hunger Fund, schools can apply for grant funding to support these Free Stores and to run meal and snack programs that make sure students have the food they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
Applications are open now! Learn more and apply here:
https://rcfofns.com/dave-gunning-zero-hunger
Watch the recorded Council presentation here: