The May Court Emergency Food Box Program

The May Court Emergency Food Box program was started by a few May Court volunteers serving six area schools in 1991. Its purpose was to help meet the needs of hungry students on an “emergency” basis by providing nutritious, single-serving snacks in schools. Presently, 56 Ottawa schools, both elementary and secondary, now receive the blue “emergency” food boxes on a monthly basis.

Recognizing that children participate and learn best when they are not hungry, the Program provides a once-in-a-while supplement to those who arrive at school hungry or who do not have lunches. Generally, the food box supplement is a needed addition to the basic nourishment the child receives.

The May Court Emergency Food Box Program is organized and staffed exclusively by May Court volunteers, who deliver the food boxes to the schools on a monthly basis.

The May Court Emergency Food Box Program is funded entirely by May Court's own fundraising initiatives.