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
‘Now More than Ever’ Campaign Supports Students During COVID-19 – Surpassing $400,000 Goal
‘Now More than Ever' Campaign Supports Students During COVID-19 - Surpassing $400,000 Goal The Learning Foundation exists to fundraise for programs and services that help students overcome barriers and succeed in school. The pandemic brought annual fundraising events...
HPELF donations to supports students in the 2019-20 school year
At the Annual Meeting of The Learning Foundation, a cheque for $722,867 was presented to Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board, Director of Education Sean Monteith. The cheque represents the support provided through The Learning Foundation to students...
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