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Program: Student Nutrition Program  
Organization: Northwestern Health Unit
Kenora
Dryden Office
Phone Numbers: 807-223-3301
Toll-Free: 1-800-404-4231
After Hours: 1-866-475-6505
Fax: 807-223-5754
Website: www.nwhu.on.ca
Address:
75 D Van Horne Ave
Dryden, ON
P8N 2B2
Location:
  • Located at Van Horne Ave within the Kurz Building
  • Closest intersection is at Van Horne Ave and Albert St
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible    Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12 noon, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Public Contacts: Alex Berry - Director of Health Promotion
aberry@nwhu.on.ca
Service Description:
  • Addresses public health issues and promotes healthy living
  • Administers health promotion and disease prevention programs within the Kenora and Rainy River Districts


  • Provides financial support for snack and meal programs in schools, including First Nations schools
  • Funding amount is limited to a maximum of 15% of total estimated cost
  • Provides information on applying for funding
  • Processes grant requests from local communities and schools
  • Coordinates distribution of funds from the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services to local snack and meal programs
  • Participates in regional partnerships and fund-raising efforts
  • Supplies local programs with resources including nutritional information, meal and snack menus and managing volunteers

  • Fees: None
    Application: Forms provided at the Student Nutrition Program website or can be picked up at the local office
    Eligibility / Target Population: Does not provide funding to individuals

    • Program is made available to all children and youth

    • Parents and/or caregivers contribute financially or by volunteering in program

    • Organizers provide activity and financial reports on regular basis

    • Program must show that parents and local community have provided funding

    • Indicates separate line in bank account under its own name
    Languages: English
    Area Served:
    Kenora and Rainy River  
    See Also: Dietitian Services

    This information was last completely updated on December 30, 2024

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