A December tradition in downtown Belleville and Picton launched Monday.
This is the 17th Feed the Meter campaign to support the Learning Foundation’s Food for Learning program.
All funds collected in downtown parking meters in Picton and Belleville during the month will support Food for Learning’s breakfast, snack, and lunch programs in area schools.
The Learning Foundation says this will be the final year for the program in Belleville.
“This 2025 campaign marks a bittersweet milestone: it’s the last time the Belleville parking meters will participate in this cherished tradition. The need is higher than ever due to rising food costs. We call on our community to make this final Belleville meter push, alongside continued support in Picton and online, the most impactful yet, securing thousands of meals for local students,” says Geoff Cudmore, HPE Learning Foundation board chair.
Food for Learning Fast Facts
- An average of over 6,000 students participates in the Food for Learning program each day in our communities.
- Food for Learning programs are offered in every publicly-funded school in Hastings and Prince Edward counties.
- Last year, over 1.5 million meals and snacks were served to students through the Food for Learning program
- Each week, Food for Learning spends over $30,000 on groceries to ensure local students have access to nutritious food.
Donations can also be made online at FeedTheMeter.ca.
