A one-time cash infusion from the province aimed at helping families with food and school supplies amid growing inflation is welcome news to Burnaby school officials – but they hope the government follows up with something more long-term.
The one-time funding will be provided directly to school districts to help them expand school meal programs, make sure students have the school supplies they need and cover any additional fees so students in need don’t miss out on activities, such as field trips, according to Whiteside. Based on how many students showed up at the district’s “food hubs” at local schools during the pandemic, Mezei said more than 1,500 students from 1,300 families needed food support during COVID.
Ashley Sandquist, the chair of Burnaby's district parent advisory council, echoed Mezei’s sentiments.
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