Student Nutrition Access Program

Receive food support during your time as a GBC student! After successful registration, you will have access to up to five food items of your choice from our food pantry each week, including perishable and non-perishable items.

Eligibility

All current GBC students are eligible, including students enrolled in tuition-free programs and students completing coop semester. Alumni are not eligible.

1. Complete the registration form here: http://bit.ly/JoinSNAP
2. Create an account with Daily Bread Food Bank: https://dailybread.link2feed.ca/
3. SNAP Team will review your registration and eligibility, then contact you to confirm that you have created an account with Daily Bread.
4. Once confirmation has been received, SNAP Team will inform you of your approval status via email.
5. Approval email will contain a booking link. Click on the link to book your pantry appointment at your desired campus location. Each student is only allowed one appointment every week.

Important Notes

• Multiple appointment bookings: Each student is only allowed to book one appointment every week – at one campus only. Booking multiple appointments in the same week takes away the opportunity for other students to access food support. If we observe you have booked more than one appointment in the week, please note that we will be cancelling ALL of your booked appointments for the week as a warning and reminder of SNAP policies.
• Registration renewal: At the end of each semester, we require students to renew their registration to verify continued status as a current GBC student.

SNAP Policies & Guidelines

We are committed to fostering a positive and supportive atmosphere for all SNAP participants, in alignment with the values of the Student Association of George Brown College. To uphold equity and respect for both students and staff, SNAP has established policies that we expect George Brown students to adhere to, ensuring an environment of respect, integrity, and safety during service interactions.

To address students who repeatedly break one or more rules. SNAP has implemented a Warning System to track and manage instances where students violate the rules set by SNAP. It could involve a series of escalating warnings or consequences for each subsequent rule violation.

1. First Strike: Written warning and a reminder of the SNAP policies in place.
2. Second Strike: Written warning and a follow-up meeting/email with SNAP Coordinator.
3. Third Strike: Meeting with SNAP Coordinator and Equity and Advocacy Manager about alternative food sources that may be better suited for your needs. There will be a later assessment of your ability to follow the SNAP rules for the following semester and you will be asked not to use the service for the current semester.

• • • Casa Loma: Tuesday – Thursday
    • St. James: Monday – Thursday
    • Waterfront: Tuesday – Friday

Obtain information, resources and referrals on nutrition, food banks, government and social programs, etc.

Webinars, SNAPtopia, Gift Card Program, nutrition month, mental wellness week, Income Tax Clinic, Blood Pressure clinic, workshops, seminars, food demo, etc. Contact the SNAP team for upcoming events.

• St. James – Mondays at 2pm
• Waterfront – Thursdays at 2pm (Every 2nd & 4th week of the month)
• Limberlost – Thursdays at 2pm (Every 1st & 3rd week of the month)
• Casa Loma – Wednesdays at 2pm
• TMU – Tuesdays at 11am

Explore meals prepared by GBC’s Chef’s school! Pick up a meal from the SNAP Office on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday between 10am – 4pm. Please note that availability of meals will vary every week.

• St James – SNAP Office