Our Work
Student Nutrition Programs
Helping to ensure students have access to nutritional meals everyday so they can learn.
Student Emergency Fund
Providing immediate assistance to students in crisis situations.
Bring Your Own Device
Breaking down financial barriers for students who can’t afford essential learning technology.
Food for Home
Providing our most vulnerable, and food insecure youth with nutrition.
The Good Backpack Program
Ensuring that all students have the opportunity to participate in their education, regardless of their family's financial means.
Len & Olive Black Memorial Fund
Supporting students facing financial hardship who require assistance with course costs, and with application fees for post secondary education.
Prom Project
Commemorating the achievements of students who have overcome adversity and helping them celebrate in style.
Our Organization
We believe that all students should have the support they need to realize well-being and success, and we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for all students. Programs – such as Prom Project, the Good Backpack Program, the Student Emergency Fund, and our Student Nutrition Programs: Food for Learning, Food for Thought, and The Food Sharing Project – help students to actively participate in their school life.
Our programs are universally accessible to all students, breaking down barriers and levelling the playing field in a non-stigmatizing way.
News
The Learning Foundation’s Christmas Appeal
Now more than ever, your support is needed! The Holiday Season is a time of year when we celebrate family and friends. It’s also a time to be generous with our good will and think of those who may not be as fortunate as us. For a variety of reasons, some families will struggle to get through the holidays.
Now More Than Ever… The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation needs your support!
The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation is your local champion of children and youth, and we need your support now more than ever! Did you know that during the pandemic up to the end of August, through Learning Foundation programs, we provided more...
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