WELCOME
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ActiveChefs is a charitable organization (Canadian registered charity) promoting health, educating & empowering children, providing nutritious food and helping create a healthier & better future for all. Our initiative addresses critical issues like child nutrition, obesity, poverty, hunger, equity, food security, self-sufficiency and serves vulnerable & under-served neighborhoods. Our programs empower children & families to make healthier choices and highlight the importance of healthy eating, nutrition, cooking skills, multicultural-food education, active living & daily physical activity. In our programs, we incorporate components that promote the importance of healthy living using awareness, education, experiential learning and participation. Volunteer engagement & fundraising enables us to provide free programs, healthy food, valuable resources and equal opportunity for everyone to participate and learn important life skills. We host special programs, events, challenges & campaigns to engage parents, families, our partners and to support community building!
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Childhood obesity is now a crisis in Canada and is threatening our children’s future and the future of our nation. One in four adult Canadians and one in ten children are clinically obese and almost one in every three children in Ontario is now an unhealthy weight. Teens are developing coronary-artery disease and children under age 10 are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. If our children are not healthy, then our society will not flourish. We believe that early healthy living initiatives can make a difference in promoting the health & well-being of children and help improve quality of life and decrease pressures on the health care system. Rising cost of food, hunger and food insecurity continues to be an additional challenge. An estimated one in seven children & youth live in poverty in Canada and may not be getting sufficient nutritious food. Children in particular need healthy food for physical development and to learn better. Maintaining a healthy diet & lifestyle can be a challenge for low-income families. No one should have to choose between rent and food.
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TVOKids host Drew makes our special milestone much more exciting!
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Ontario-wide launch announcement of the “Healthy Kids Community Challenge”
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ActiveChefs Mini-Olympics with Olympian Kyle Jones!
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The health and future prosperity of our community depends on the success of our young people
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“I was very impressed how this program tackles all aspects of healthy living. It not only empowers children to make healthy choices by providing them with the tools they need to create their own meals but also addresses the importance of physical activity. It was great to see the kids enjoying themselves and I would love to see this initiative implemented in all schools across Canada! Keep up the great work!” -- Kyle Jones, Professional Triathlete & Canadian Olympian
Leading the way when it comes to healthy schools and building stronger communities
"Thanks for making a difference within the Central Public School Community.”
-- Margaret Napier, Principal, HDSB |
“You are delivering a vital service
and there will be a whole generation of children who know how to cook & feed themselves because of your work.” -- Breakfast for Learning 
Giving kids better chances for good health
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Encouraging families to lead healthier lifestyles and raising money to benefit more children
“I was delighted to hear of your program and will enthusiastically endorse it with my patients & contacts.” -- Pediatrician
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"I strongly believe that a continued partnership with ActiveChefs is a great opportunity to help children adopt a healthier lifestyle, appreciate diverse cultures and benefit our community.”
-- Malerie Borbath, HDSB Principal 
HCDSB Principal Trevor Demeris
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Healthy Eating + Active Living = Healthy Kids = Better Learners = Brighter Future = Better Quality of Life = Stronger Communities
Research shows that health & education success are intertwined and healthy patterns in childhood & adolescence
promote optimal child health, growth & intellectual development. Connected to the curriculum, our program teaches kids the fundamentals of good health, important life skills, related study topics & themes and impacts student & family engagement in a positive way. We offer free programs for those in need and ensure that everyone has a
chance to participate, learn and access nutritious food in a supportive and non-stigmatizing environment.
At ActiveChefs, we believe that every child has the right to live a longer, healthier and happier life.
We seek to remove barriers to learning & participation, tackle obesity & hunger and provide food security.
Our goal is to offer all our programs, services and resources completely free of charge to everyone.
promote optimal child health, growth & intellectual development. Connected to the curriculum, our program teaches kids the fundamentals of good health, important life skills, related study topics & themes and impacts student & family engagement in a positive way. We offer free programs for those in need and ensure that everyone has a
chance to participate, learn and access nutritious food in a supportive and non-stigmatizing environment.
At ActiveChefs, we believe that every child has the right to live a longer, healthier and happier life.
We seek to remove barriers to learning & participation, tackle obesity & hunger and provide food security.
Our goal is to offer all our programs, services and resources completely free of charge to everyone.
Susan Hay, Anchor/Producer, Global News Visits ActiveChefs
Delighted to have with us Hon. Minister Karina Gould, MP for Burlington
Loud cheers & applause as Oakville MPP Kevin Flynn congratulates ActiveChefs
Great pleasure to have Burlington MPP Jane McKenna join us
Pleasure to have Hon. Minister Harinder Malhi, Brampton MPP attend our program
Mississauga MPP Sheref Sabawy with our founders Kapil & Aman Jaspal
Oakville Mayor Rob Burton with new ActiveChefs grads
Burlington Mayor Rick Goldring INSPIRES Junior Active Chefs
An inspiring role model - Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, City of Burlington
Milton Mayor Gord Krantz and Councillor Colin Best with Aman and Kapil Jaspal
Halton Hills Mayor Rick Bonnette encourages healthy eating & active living!
Hon. Minister Indira Naidoo-Harris, MPP for Milton, Halton, ON with our Founders
Thank you Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders for coming and speaking to our students at your former elementary school
Thank you Police Chief Jennifer Evans & Officer Adrian Woolley for your support
Much appreciation for our HRPS officers and Chief of Halton Police Steve Tanner
Our Wonderful Volunteers & Facilitators
HDSB Principal Krista Benedetti
Rick Craven, City Councillor, Burlington
Tom Adams, Regional/Oakville Councillor
Burlington Councillor Paul Sharman with our Founding Members
Our Police Officers - Everyday Heroes
HDSB Trustee Leah Reynolds helping ActiveChefs in Burlington
I Like to Move It! #Zumba
Our passionate team members
Move more, live longer
Our amazing community partners - Peel Regional Police and Peel Public Health
Thank you HDSB Superintendent of Education John Pennyfather for your visit
Community safety and well-being is a shared commitment
Working together for kids & families
Collaborating with HRPS
In honor of Earth Week
Supporting "Movember"
Promoting Self-Sufficiency
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Our family just keeps getting bigger, better, healthier & stronger
“Your ongoing effort to encourage and educate our youth through experiential learning develops future leaders and helps build a stronger community. The passion and
dedication of volunteers like those involved with ActiveChefs makes Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.” -- Gary Carr, Regional Chair, Halton 
Building stronger relationships that truly make a lasting difference
“I had the good fortune to observe directly the impact the ActiveChefs program
has on some of our students. It's a tremendous asset to our students and does much to support the work of the teachers and schools.” -- Stuart Miller, Director of Education, HDSB 
Delivering free nutritious food boxes to those struggling during COVID-19
“Our family does not generally have access to a lot of fresh food.
Due to the pandemic the need for nutritious food has never been greater. Thank you again for quickly and safely providing healthy food to us." -- Good Food Box Recipient 
Thank you Burlington MPP Eleanor McMahon for recognizing our work
“Your experiential learning and engaging programs are truly making a positive impact
in our schools and community." -- Hon. Eleanor McMahon, MPP, Burlington 
Our summer campers with Ontario's Speaker Hon. Ted Arnott, MPP
“Supporting a healthy lifestyle and educating residents about the benefits of
healthy living is one of the best things we can do as a community." -- Hon. Indira Naidoo-Harris, Ontario's Education Minister and MPP for Halton
“Great program teaching healthy active living."
-- Hon. Karina Gould, Cabinet Minister and MP for Burlington, ON 
MPP Sheref Sabawy joins our anniversary celebrations in Mississauga
“Congratulations on your 8th anniversary. It was a pleasure to attend and learn about the important work you are doing in helping build a healthier and stronger community.”
-- Sheref Sabawy, MPP Mississauga, ON 
Our annual celebration with Santa, Oakville MP John Oliver and HRPS Officers
“Happy to support the great work you are doing in our community."
-- John Oliver, Member of Parliament, Oakville, ON 
Really excited that Toronto's Police Chief Mark Saunders and Mayor Gord Krantz are here
"Thank you for providing this life-skill enrichment program for children and their families to learn about healthy lifestyles and culture through the activity of preparing food."
-- Mayor Gordon Krantz, Town of Milton 
Our new graduates with Paula Dawson, Director of Education, HCDSB
“This is a great program that teaches kids about active, healthy lifestyles and culture through cooking and activity. It was a pleasure to learn about the
excellent opportunities this program is providing for kids.” -- Mayor Rick Goldring, City of Burlington 
ActiveChefs get cooking for CBC / Live Right Now
“Your dedication to promoting health and well-being of children has truly made
a positive impact on the Ward 3 Mississauga schools and community.” -- Chris Fonseca, Councillor, City of Mississauga 
Expansion in Peel Region: L-R: Miranda Murphy (VP, PDSB), Supt. Rob Ryan (Peel Regional Police), Councillor Chris Fonseca (Mississauga), Aman Jaspal, Trustee Sue Lawton (PDSB), Kapil Jaspal
"This is an amazing program combining physical activity, nutrition, cooking, history, geography and celebrating the cultural diversity we have in our schools.
Offering volunteer opportunities for older students ensures a strong community bond and provides younger students with excellent role models. Thank you for making this innovative and exciting program available to so many of our students.” -- Sue Lawton, Trustee, Peel District School Board 
L-R: Kapil Jaspal, MPP Kevin Flynn, Councillor Cathy Duddeck, Mayor Rob Burton, OTF Member Bill Allison, Founding Executive Director Aman Jaspal, Chair Pat Barr
“ActiveChefs are a very deserving recipient of this Ontario Trillium Foundation grant. This grant will assist ActiveChefs grow their program to serve more in our community and continue to raise awareness of the importance of making healthy living choices.”
-- Kevin Flynn, MPP Oakville 
Supporting Parent Engagement in Schools
“So great to see that your program continues to have success and that
we could play a part in that. Thanks again for the great work ActiveChefs is doing to help build stronger and healthier communities.” -- Andrew Fletcher, Deputy Chief of Operations, Halton Regional Police Service 
Focussed around our kids’ health and support for families to live healthier lives.
"Congratulations on this timely initiative. Our students will learn ways of
preparing nutritious meals, thus encouraging a lifetime of healthy eating." -- Diane Rabenda, Trustee - Milton / Chair, Halton Catholic District School Board 
Working together as partners to connect school, families and communities!
"Thank you for what you do every day. You truly help to make a difference for
building strengths and assets within our school community." -- Jacqueline Newton, Superintendent of Education, Halton District School Board
“Your programs are a welcome addition to our school, as we have a number of students whose families face many challenges in terms of encouraging healthy life choices,
as a result of their economic situation.” -- Dan Forgione, Principal, PDSB
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HDSB Director Stuart Miller & Principal Karen Bonanno with Aman Jaspal
Ontario's Education Minister Hon. Indira Naidoo-Harris with Aman & Kapil Jaspal
Helping children to do better in school!
Helping kids be more active
Excited to have Halton Police Deputy Chief Nishan Duraiappah join us
Hosting Coffee Chat with HaltonParents
L-R: Trustee Ed Viana, Councillor Cathy Duddeck, Councillor Pam Damoff, HCDSB Chair Diane Rabenda, Aman Jaspal
THANK YOU for such a wonderful card
Health Education with a Tasty Twist
Thank you so much!
Empowering "Beautiful Girls"
Aman Jaspal with Hon. Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour & MPP for Oakville, ON
May the 4th be with you
School Council Members as Partners
With Peel Police Deputy Chief Ingrid Berkeley-Brown and Insp. Dave Andrews
We appreciate your support Oakville Trustee/HDSB Chair Kelly Amos
Thank you for your participation Andrea Grebenc, Chair, HDSB, Board of Trustees
HDSB Trustee Tracey Ehl Harrison with ActiveChefs in Oakville
Proud of our HRPS Officers Susan Hatanaka & Drew Scott playing an active part and making it enjoyable for kids
OTF Member Mark Egbedeyi-Emmanuel, Councillor Rick Craven & Kapil Jaspal
HDSB Trustee Richelle Papin with Aman Jaspal & Principal Dallas Tulk-Laprade
L-R: Kajsa Klassen (RN, HaltonParents), Aman Jaspal, Officer Laurel Barnett (Halton Police), Trustee Mark Rowe (HCDSB/HaltonHills), Kapil Jaspal
Our New Graduates with Diane Rabenda, Chair of HCDSB
Commissioner Sheldon Wolfson, Dr. Hamidah K. Meghani (Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health) & Kapil Jaspal
Great pleasure working with HDSB Principal Elizabeth Kennedy
Mississauga's Citizen of Year 2015 & OTF Member Linden King
Very excited and inspired to hear HDSB Supt. Jacqueline Newton after-school
Firefighters always get kids excited
Mission Nutrition
Staying Active
Alice Anne LeMay, HCDSB Trustee
Kids like to eat what they make
Future MasterChef or Police Officer?
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Recipe for fun!
Let's Keep Moving
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“I was very pleased to participate and learn that this program is in many of our schools and
will expand to others in the future. This is definitely a worthwhile program for the children.” -- Alice Anne LeMay, Oakville Trustee & Chair of HCDSB
“ActiveChefs' free after-school program provided education and engagement needed
for children and families in our school community, removing barriers to participation. The program has had a very positive impact on the students, who enjoyed learning about different cultures while making traditional foods and taking part in active play.” -- Trevor Demeris, Principal, HCDSB |
Healthy St. Patrick’s Day theme
Happy #TacoTuesday!
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