They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so we are getting behind it. As such, the Gander International Airport Authority (GIAA) has pledged $5,000 to help the delivery of breakfast programs at schools throughout Central Newfoundland.
For a variety of reasons, many children throughout the province attend school without a nutritious breakfast. This leads to negative effects on their ability to concentrate as well as their long-term health and well-being. Kids Eat Smart is a volunteer-based organization that works with communities to support 195 Kids Eat Smart Clubs throughout the province.
Frankly, we couldn’t think of a better way to give back to the greater community than making sure kids start the day off on the right foot with proper nutrition.
Kids Eat Smart is an incredible program that makes an important contribution to our children’s nutrition, education and well-being. The program’s success is a credit to the volunteers, staff, supporters and partners who make it work. If you have some spare time to volunteer or want to get behind a great cause, this is a great way to go.
The airport authority has contributed to nine schools throughout Central Newfoundland including Gander Academy, Glovertown Academy, Lewisporte Academy, Green Bay South Academy in Robert’s Arm, Bay d’espoir Academy in Milltown, Lakewood Academy in Glenwood, Millcrest Academy in Grand Falls-Windsor and Riverwood Academy in Wing’s Point. The airport authority has pledged to support various breakfast programs each year and rotate donations among different schools in the Nova Consolidated School District.
The airport authority also supports active living by investing in youth sports. Its other philanthropic work includes the Christmas adopt-a-family program, community festivals and other non-profit organizations.