This hot-lunch service is offered to children in four Montreal schools. Between 300 and 500 meals are distributed per day at six different service points.

N.B. the catering service is not part of the Ministry of Education’s Food Security Measure.

The dieticians in charge of daily menus have to take a number of factors into account:

Canada’s food guide: following basic nutritional guidelines

The eating habits of the children served, including religious dietary restrictions, allergies and so forth

Feedback from the children themselves, as reported by employees of the Garde-Manger and by parents (When necessary, our dieticians adapt menus to the children’s preferences

The children’s own changing tastes: as monitored by our dieticians

The appearance of the dishes we serve: we pay attention to colours and shapes

Hygiene and food safety: we keep tabs on the temperature of the foods we serve, the cleanliness of preparation areas and utensils, and serving sizes.

Respect for the environment: we use reusable tableware.

Menus are decided upon every two months. Each meal includes a main dish and a dessert.

Just like home!