Food Safety

The Nova Scotia Food Safety Guidelines for Breakfast Programs

The NS Food Safety Guidelines for Breakfast Programs provide guidance to schools to implement proper food handling control measures and thereby reduce the risk of any food borne illnesses. Included is guidance on acceptable sources of food, facility considerations, equipment, handwashing, dishwashing, food handling practices, and other tips.

Video Series – Food Safety Training for School Food Program Volunteers

This video series was developed to provide volunteers (including students) involved with school food programming an overview of food safety. The video series is available in both English and French and includes 3 short videos, totaling approximately 35 minutes.

Also, check out this handwashing activity with glitter from Nourish Nova Scotia.

Breakfast, Snack & Lunch

Allyship & Advocacy

Food & Culture

Food, the Environment & Climate Change

The Food Environment & Food Literacy

Marketing of Food to Kids

School Food Gardens

Food Safety