Metro brings nutrition home for the holidays

Grocer Metro Ontario Inc. is supporting school breakfast programs over the holidays by distributing breakfast bags to students in five schools across Ontario, including Lansdowne Public School and Princess Anne Public School.

“No child should have to start their day hungry,” said Joe Fusco, Senior Vice President, Metro Ontario. “At Metro, we believe access to nutritious food is essential each and every day and are committed to strengthening the well-being of our communities.Through this program, we’re helping students start their day with a healthy breakfast and bringing meaningful support to many families across Ontario this holiday season.”

Every student at Lansdowne Public School and Princess Anne Public School received a hand-packed breakfast kit from Metro, giving families access to nourishing staples over the school break.

“When children have a healthy start to their day, they are ready to learn to their fullest potential,” said Lansdowne Public School Principal Elisa McNeil. “This generous donation of breakfast items from Metro will supplement the food programs offered at our school. We thank Metro for supporting our families. Children will continue to enjoy a healthy start to their day.”

“Having a community partner like Metro support our families over the holidays not only spreads joy, it emphasizes the importance of eating a nutritious breakfast for healthy living,” said Princess Anne Public School Principal Paula Mackey. “Our families appreciate the breakfast and snack programs offered at our school and will be most grateful for this donation which supports student well-being.”

Lansdowne Public School fosters academic excellence, responsible citizenship, and personal growth in a safe, inclusive, and caring environment where everyone belongs. Beyond the classroom, students engage in a variety of extracurricular activities from sports to clubs. Partnerships are also a vibrant part of the school culture. They celebrate community, build connections, and support student success.

Students of all abilities learn, grow and build confidence and independence at Princess Anne Public School. With dynamic classrooms, strong special education programs, daily wellness initiatives, and diverse extracurricular opportunities, students feel engaged, valued and supported each and every day. Community partnerships enhance the overall school experience for students and families.

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Media Contacts:

Nicole Charette, Senior Advisor,
Corporate Communications and Strategic Planning,
Rainbow District School Board, 704-674-3171 ext. 7217.

Alex Wilcox, Senior Account Manager
Agnostic (Metro Media Contact)
[email protected], 705-878-6815

About Metro Inc.
With annual sales of more than $21 billion, METRO Inc. is a food and pharmacy leader in Québec and Ontario, providing employment to more than 97,000 people. Its purpose is to Nourish the health and well-being of our communities. As a retailer, franchisor, distributor, manufacturer, and provider of eCommerce services, the company operates or services a network of 995 food stores under several banners including Metro, Metro Plus, Super C, Food Basics, Adonis and Première Moisson, and some 640 pharmacies primarily under the Jean Coutu, Brunet, Metro Pharmacy and Food Basics Pharmacy banners. For more details, visit corpo.metro.ca and follow the latest news on LinkedIn.