Student Nutrition Access Program

The mission of the Student Nutrition Access Program (SNAP) is to provide support on the nutrition, health and wellness needs of George Brown College students to help them succeed academically.

Through SNAP’s diverse programs and initiatives, we educate students on:

  • Using the Canada’s Food Guide (CFG) to eat well and live well
  • Reading nutrition labels and understanding Expiry vs Best Before dates
  • Proper food storage techniques to prolong freshness and shelf life of food
  • Making healthy choices by presenting options, eating recommended portions of fruits and vegetables, providing strategies to well-being by making small adjustments to daily eating habits
  • …and much more!

In addition, we provide resources, such as information on food banks, government and social programs, mental health, employment support

Sample SNAP services:

SNAP Pantry – Flexible Food Selection Program
SNAP Food Hamper Delivery:
Community Referral Program:
Income Tax Clinic:
Events Programming:
SNAP Nourish ‘n Go:
Kickstart! Breakfast Table Program
Chef’s Meals to Go
SNAP Pantry – Flexible Food Selection 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.

Registration process

  1. Complete the registration form here: http://bit.ly/RegisterSNAP
  2. SNAP Team will review your registration and contact you if you have been approved.
  3. 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.
SNAP Food Hamper Delivery:
This service is available for those who have successfully completed the food pantry online registration form (available here) and are “Self-isolating/Self-quarantine/self-isolation” and/or have a “Physical Mobility Impairment Disability”. For more information, please contact the SNAP team at SNAPSupport@Sagbc.ca
Community Referral Program:

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

Income Tax Clinic:

The annual income tax clinic is offered every year in the month of March. Current GBC students can file their income tax returns free of charge. For more information, please visit the Tax Clinic page.

Events Programming:

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.

SNAP Nourish ‘n Go:

Having a nutritious snack helps improve the ability to learn, improve behaviour and mood, helps satisfy hunger between meals, as well as, beats the afternoon slump. Grab your snack bags every Mondays at St. James, Casa Loma, and Waterfront campus:
• St. James – Outside of Kings Lounge
• Waterfront – Main lobby, beside SA Connect table
• Casa Loma – 2nd floor Cafeteria

Kickstart! Breakfast Table Program

Start your day with a balanced breakfast! Enjoy cereal, yogurt, oatmeal, and fresh fruits between 9:30-10:30am:

  • St James – Tuesdays – Kings Lounge
  • Waterfront – Wednesdays – Main Lobby
  • Casa Loma – Thursday – SA Cafeteria

Bring your own bowl and utensil to be sustainable and for a raffle entry to win SNAP Merch!

Chef’s Meals to Go

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

SNAP Hours of Operation – Fall 2024

 

St. James Casa Loma Waterfront
Monday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday SNAP CLOSED SNAP CLOSED SNAP CLOSED

 

SNAP Pantry appointment days:

Casa Loma: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

St. James: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Waterfront: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Please take note of all upcoming closures for the Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 academic terms:

  • Monday August 19 until Friday, September 6 (Orientation week & Staff onboarding
  • Monday, October 14 (Thanksgiving – College closed)
  • Monday, October 21 until Friday, October 25 (Fall 2024 Term – Intersession week)
  • Monday, December 16 until Friday, January 3 (Holiday Break Closure)
  • Monday, February 17 (Family Day – College closed)
  • Monday February 24 until Friday, February 28 (Winter 2025 Term – Intersession Week)
  • Friday, April 18, 2025 ( Good Friday – College Closed)
  • Monday, April 21 until May 2 (Winter 2025 end of term closure)

SNAP Locations and Contact Information:

St. James campus 

  • Address: 200 King Street E, Room 159A
  • Phone: (416) 415-5000 ext. 2845

Casa Loma campus 

  • Address: 142 Kendal Avenue, E Building, Room E127
  • Phone: (416) 415-5000 ext. 6314

Waterfront campus

  • Address: 51 Dockside Drive, Concourse Level, Room 031
  • Phone: (416) 415-5000 ext. 5356

When visiting the SNAP office, please remember to bring the following:

  • GBC Student ID
  • Current class schedule
  • Government-issued ID

When picking up food items, please remember to bring the following:

  • GBC Student ID
  • Grocery bag(s) or a foldable grocery cart as SNAP no longer provides reusable bags

Contact us

The SNAP team is available to chat using SAGBC.ca’s Live Chat Monday to Thursday from 10 am to 4 pm. You can also get in touch with us by emailing SnapSupport@Sagbc.ca.

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