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WORKING TOGETHER
ActiveChefs is a charitable organization (Canadian registered charity) predominantly supported by dedicated volunteers, in-kind contributions, donations and one-off grants. We receive no on-going funding of any kind and need your help to continue offering our programs and services.
Volunteers
Volunteers who donate their time, energy and expertise are the foundation and the most valuable asset of our organization. There are numerous opportunities for volunteers at our programs, events or to support our activities. High school students can accumulate community involvement hours required to graduate and receive their Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD). Please contact us if you are interested in becoming an ActiveChefs Volunteer! Donations
As a charitable organization, ActiveChefs relies on contributions from individuals, businesses, corporations and foundations that provide an equal opportunity for everyone to participate, especially those in most need. Your donation will enable us to continue offering free programs, resources, nutritious food and eliminate socio-economic and other barriers. You may direct your donation to support any of our existing programs, events, activities, or help us adopt new schools, neighborhoods, communities and benefit more families. You can make a donation by clicking the options below or check out the Contact/Donate page. Tax receipts are issued for eligible donations and gifts to ActiveChefs and qualify for charitable tax credit in Canada. Thank you for your generous support! 
Our Locations - Schools & Communities ServedAbbey Lane Public School, Oakville
Pope John Paul II Catholic School, Oakville St. Joseph Catholic School, Oakville St. Luke Catholic School, Oakville St. John Catholic School, Oakville Holy Family Catholic School, Oakville St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic School, Burlington Chris Hadfield Public School, Milton St. Peter Catholic School, Milton Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School, Milton Our Lady of Victory Catholic School, Milton St. Joseph Catholic School, Acton St. Brigid Catholic School, Georgetown Holy Cross Catholic Elementary School, Georgetown Joseph Gibbons Public School, Georgetown St. Luke Catholic Elementary School, Mississauga Rotherglen School, Mississauga Lisgar Public School, Hamilton Brisdale Public School, Brampton St. Aidan Catholic Elementary School, Brampton St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Secondary School, Oakville The Church of the Incarnation, Oakville Oakville Public Library Bronte Seventh-day Adventist Church, Oakville Conservation Halton Parks Palermo United Church, Oakville Sheridan Centre, Mississauga Evangel Pentecostal Church, Oakville Real Canadian Superstore YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford YMCA of Oakville Saint-Philippe School, Aldershot/Burlington Halton Regional Centre, Oakville St. Albans Church, Acton Applemead Co-op Homes, Burlington St. James Catholic Elementary School, Oakville Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School, Burlington Central Public School, Burlington St. Bernadette Elementary School, Oakville St. Michael Elementary School, Oakville King's Road Public School, Burlington St. Gabriel Catholic School, Burlington St. Josephine Bakhita Catholic Elementary School, Brampton George Kennedy Public School, Georgetown Holy Rosary Elementary School, Milton Sts. Martha & Mary Catholic School, Mississauga Montclair Public School, Oakville St. Gabriel Church, Burlington St. Kevin Separate School, Brampton St. Anthony of Padua School, Milton River Oaks Public School, Oakville Holy Rosary Elementary School, Burlington St. Patrick Elementary School, Burlington Oakwood Public School, Oakville Sheridan Public School, Oakville St. Joan of Arc Elementary School, Oakville Lakeshore Public School, Burlington St. Andrew Elementary School, Oakville Paul A. Fisher Public School, Burlington J.M. Denyes Public School, Milton Mohawk Gardens Public School, Burlington McKenzie-Smith Bennett Public School, Acton McHugh Public School, Brampton Ecole Forest Trail Public School, Oakville St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School, Mississauga St. Rose of Lima Separate School, Mississauga St. Dominic Elementary School, Oakville Royal Orchard Middle School, Brampton Canadian Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, Burlington Oakridge Public School, Mississauga Silverthorn Public School, Mississauga Halton HealthCare Services, OTMH, Oakville Garth Webb Secondary School, Oakville REACH, HHS, New Oakville Hospital Tiger Jeet Singh Public School, Milton Ryerson Public School, Burlington Guardian Angels Elementary School, Milton Lancaster Public School, Mississauga Falgarwood Public School, Oakville St. John Catholic School, Oakville Sherwood Mills Public School, Mississauga Good Shepherd Catholic School, Brampton Father Francis McSpiritt Catholic School, Brampton Ethel Gardiner Public School, Georgetown Tecumseh Public School, Burlington Holy Family Catholic School, Oakville Homestead Public School, Brampton W.I. Dick Public School, Milton Girl Guides of Canada, Oakville, Ontario Captain R. Wilson Public School, Oakville Craig Kielburger Secondary School, Milton Tom Thomson Public School, Burlington Real Canadian Superstore, Oakville Real Canadian Superstore, Milton Silver Creek Public School, Georgetown Pilgrim Wood Public School, Oakville St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic School, Mississauga Centennial Public School, Georgetown St. Leonard Catholic School, Brampton Sam Sherratt Public School, Milton Alton Village Public School, Burlington St. Paul Catholic School, Burlington Lumen Christi Catholic School, Milton Christ the King Catholic School, Mississauga Ascension Catholic School, Burlington Glenview Public School, Burlington Clarksdale Public School, Burlington St. John Catholic Elementary School, Burlington Maple Grove Public School, Oakville Harrison Public School, Georgetown Pineview Public School, Georgetown St. John Fisher Catholic Elementary School, Brampton St. Benedict Catholic School, Milton Sir Ernest MacMillan Public School, Burlington Rolling Meadows Public School, Burlington Glenhaven Public School, Mississauga John William Boich Public School, Burlington E.W. Foster Public School, Milton Russell D. Barber Public School, Brampton Brookville Public School, Campbellville, Milton St. Maurice Catholic School, Etobicoke, Toronto St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, Mississauga We are very grateful and proud of our partners and supporters who share our passion for the well-being of children. Thank you for supporting our initiatives and helping us empower so many young people. Please contact us if you'd like to Partner with us to help make our mission and programs possible!
Halton Catholic District School Board
Halton District School Board Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Peel District School Board Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board Halton Region Town of Oakville City of Burlington Town of Milton Town of Halton Hills Halton Regional Police Service Ontario Trillium Foundation Loblaws Be Food Safe Food Safety, Government of Canada Canada's Food Guide Eat Right Ontario Foodland Ontario Fruits & Vegetables: Availability Guide Region of Peel City of Mississauga City of Brampton Peel Regional Police TVO Global CBC InsideHalton SNAP Newspapers Metroland Media Canadian Paediatric Society Dietitians of Canada Ontario College of Teachers Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association Ontario Society of Nutrition Professionals in Public Health Ministry of Children and Youth Services Health Canada Public Health Agency of Canada Canadian Obesity Network Community Development Halton / Volunteer Halton Employment Halton David Suzuki Foundation Halton Food Council Children's Arts Tax Credit (CATC) Ontario Children's Activity Tax Credit Federal Children's Fitness Tax Credit Sponsorship
Your sponsorship is always welcome and will help us promote and sustain our programs in our community. We would be glad to designate your contributions to any of our new or existing programs, services or events that best suit your interests. To discuss sponsorship opportunties, please contact us. 
From Left - Aman Jaspal, OTF Member Bill Allison, Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, Town & Regional Councillor Cathy Duddeck
"As any good chef will tell you the best recipes are made with only the finest ingredients. ActiveChefs provides their students with the finest ingredients
as well – an education based on healthy choices and lots of fun !!" -- Cathy Duddeck, Town & Regional Councillor, Oakville
"It’s so rewarding to see kids engaged in learning about preparing and eating healthy food and having fun while doing it. The potential benefits of a program like this are huge." -- Alison Hilborn, Our Kids Network
"The children and families have had such a positive experience with
ActiveChefs and you are doing excellent and needed work.” -- Brian Van Wyngaarden, Principal, HDSB
“Active Chefs was a huge success in Acton. The kids and families and community partners loved the program. We have other families interested in participating and hope to be able to bring the program back as soon as possible!” -- Rishia Burke, Community Development Halton
“Your programs have enhanced and furthered our learning and our commitment to build a culture of healthy minds and healthy bodies."
-- Karen Bonanno, Principal, HDSB
I can't thank you enough for bringing this program to my son's school and allowing him to participate. I believe it has been an invaluable experience! Thank you and all the best!” -- Lianne, Parent
“We have been a Healthy School since we opened six years ago. This program reinforces healthy eating and the use of fresh ingredients. It was a perfect fit. One highlight of our five week partnership with ActiveChefs was the opportunity to share the extra food prepared by the children with a Long Term Care facility two blocks from our school. It has given us the opportunity to touch others in our community and opened the door to the possibility of future endeavors. I would encourage all schools to try one of ActiveChefs programs in their school.”
-- Margaret Dennie, Vice Principal, HCDSB
“I think more programs like ActiveChefs are needed to help kids become more open to try new ideas and explore diversity.” -- Tammy, Parent
Enjoying Family Day
“It’s a nice program to help kids learn a valuable life skill.” -- Sandra, Parent
“I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for the
wonderful programs you are providing for the new generation.” -- Cristina
"This program gave my kids so much achievement that
they could actually cook for family." -- Helen, Parent
“This program is a really valuable one both for learning about food and for sharing between generations. It's a nice touch for the kids to be able to
share with the retirement residence. Thanks and keep it up.” -- Kevin Flynn, MPP, Oakville, Ontario
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NEWS
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ActiveChefs Featured in 'Making A Difference' on Global by Susan Hay
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The Milton Canadian Champion
Halton Region Funding for ActiveChefs
Thank you again to the Halton Region for recognizing, supporting and approving funding for ActiveChefs for the third year in a row!
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“If we want our children to reach their full potential, we need to give them the best possible start in life. That is why we will support community-based programs that promote healthy living. We want to make sure we put our young people on the path to lifelong health and success.”
-- Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
-- Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario
ActiveChefs invited to participate in Ontario-wide launch announcement of the “Healthy Kids Community Challenge” - a new provincial initiative to help children be more active and healthy.
“An important part of our Action Plan is investing in health promotion. The Healthy Kids Community Challenge is an important initiative to promote healthy living amongst children and youth through friendly competition. It will ultimately inspire more people to lead healthier and more active lives.”
-- Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
-- Deb Matthews, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care
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SANTA visited ActiveChefs and our elves had a very merry time cooking-and-moving with the Big Man Himself. Santa also congratulated our new graduates and stayed for a free community meet-and-greet which was a real treat for everyone before Christmas!
It was a perfect ending to another wonderful year for our non-profit’s growing initiative.
It was a perfect ending to another wonderful year for our non-profit’s growing initiative.
HRCIF Grant
“The Halton Region Community Investment Fund was established to support important initiatives such as the ActiveChefs program. This program contributes to the health of our community by teaching children and youth to prepare healthy foods and make healthy decisions about nutrition and active living. Healthy choices today leads to healthy choices in the future which help to keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family, and retire.” -- Gary Carr, Regional Chair, Halton
ActiveChefs 2nd Anniversary! Celebrate with us and Win!!
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners and to everybody who joined us and over 10,000 Canadians in the exciting 30x30 Nature Challenge!
OTF News - Investing for Impact
Connecting with Ontarians:
“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
“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
Professionally Speaking
The Magazine of the Ontario College of Teachers features ActiveChefs: Connections and Resources in the profession and in the classroom!
SNAP Burlington Newspaper
The Oakville Beaver
SNAP Oakville Newspaper
North Oakville Today
OTF Grant
Thanks to the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) funding, we will be able to deliver free and accessible after-school programs for school-age children in Oakville and Burlington, benefiting high priority community neighborhoods. Funds from the grant will also help us continue building on our organizational capacity. An agency of the Government of Ontario, OTF builds healthy and vibrant communities.
ActiveChefs Birthday & 1st Anniversary
August is ActiveChefs’ birthday month! Help us celebrate by sharing your kids’ favorite healthy recipes and you could win a Cineplex Child Movie Ticket Package!
Like ActiveChefs on Facebook and Post on our facebook page or email us and we'll choose three random winners on 18th August 2012- ActiveChefs Birthday & 1st Anniversary.
Like ActiveChefs on Facebook and Post on our facebook page or email us and we'll choose three random winners on 18th August 2012- ActiveChefs Birthday & 1st Anniversary.
'Food Sense'
Launch of 'Food Sense' - our new free program for children ages 5-12, in partnership with Loblaws / Real Canadian Superstore.
Healthy Kids Day
All about kids and their health!
Multicultural cooking for Grades 1-5
More than 160 students took part in ActiveChefs lunch time multicultural cooking classes at Pope John Paul II Catholic School, Oakville. The program donated some of their creations to the West Oak Village Long Term Care/Seniors Residence.
Family Day
ActiveChefs and YMCA of Oakville partner again to celebrate the importance of family and to highlight the many ways families can enjoy a happy, active and healthy lifestyle together.
Abbey Lane Public School, Oakville
Grade 2 and 3 students from Abbey Lane PS participate in ActiveChefs 'Food Around the World' sessions. This was made possible by the generous contribution of Samuel, Son and Co. Limited
Songbird Meadows
Support Conservation Halton Foundation create a new wetland and grassland at the Glenorchy Conservation Area in Oakville
ActiveChefs at Mountsberg
Apple Tasting activity at the annual Fall Festival - Over 200 tasters and the verdict is in....it is HoneyCrisp hands down!! The name of this apple says it all - Honeycrisp apples are honey sweet (with a touch of tart) and amazingly crisp, some say " It's like a party in your mouth." The royal gala was a close second followed by Cortland!
Fall Into Nature
Conservation Halton's Fall into Nature festival celebrates the spectacular landscapes and colours of the Niagara Escarpment.
Helping hands get cooking
ActiveChefs Cooking and Moving Event at St. Luke Catholic School in Oakville. Parents were invited to make a fun recipe with the kids to take home to cook and enjoy with the family. The program is funded by Ministry of Education PRO Grant as part of School Parent Council Outside to Inside parent engagement.
Healthy Kids Day
A free community event celebrating the healthy growth and development of children, teens and families.
A free community event celebrating the healthy growth and development of children, teens and families.
Abbey Lane students learn they can cook
The students at Abbey Lane Public School were recently introduced to cooking during the ActiveChefs lunch-time program.
Living It Everyday!
Health and wellness event for HDSB staff and their families.
Health and wellness event for HDSB staff and their families.
New program teaches kids cooking skills
Local students learn to simmer, baste and sauté along with active play, thanks to a unique cooking and moving after-school program by ActiveChefs at St. Brigid, Georgetown.
Parent involvement is an important ingredient!
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Milton Mayor Gordon Krantz and ActiveChefs' Founders giving 'Thumbs up'!
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Daily Physical Activity is important
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Every Child Deserves a Bright Future
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Teamed up to promote healthy living!
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Ready to make their move!
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Councillor Jon Hurst (Acton / Halton Hills)
HDSB Parents with Officer Mary Hogan
Supt. Rob Ryan with our Founders
Our founders with MPP Ted Arnott
HCDSB Superintendent Stephany Balogh
Community partners working together
Q & A with Halton Police Officers
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Nutritious food made from scratch
Spirit of PanAm Games #TO2015
Mayor Gord Krantz with our Founders
Staying Cool this Summer :)
PDSB Principal Neil Ekels
Fun working with Peel Police Officers
Proud of our multi-talented PRP officers
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