Pemberton School Meal Program

Through the support of community partners, students at Signal Hill Elementary and Pemberton Secondary School have access to breakfast, lunch, and snacks. We thank the Pemberton Food Bank, Grimms Gourmet Deli, Devil’s Diner, Stewardship Pemberton, and Pemberton Valley Supermarket for their generous support.

Students can access food through before-school breakfast programs and low-barrier fridges stocked with snacks and sandwiches. Programs are open to everyone - when students are hungry at school we do not turn students away for financial or other reasons. We trust that any student who is accessing a program or asking for food at school needs it and we make them feel welcome.

Families use meal programs for many reasons, including saving time on lunches, enjoying meals with peers, easing financial pressure, or during temporary challenges. The program operates on a pay-what-you-can model to support fairness and long-term sustainability as funding is limited.

Contribute to our programs here.

Signal Hill Meal Program Weekly Summary:

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Food Bank provides a limited number of servings of soup.

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SD48 Pay What You Can Lunch Pilot *must pre-register

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PAC Hot Lunch - alternating weeks for primary/intermediate *must pre-register HERE.

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SD48 Pay What You Can Lunch Pilot* must pre-register

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New for 2025 - School Meal Pilot:

Pay-what-you-can School Lunch Pilot Sign Up Jan 13 – March 13

The school lunch pilot is testing a pay-what-you-can model to support equitable access and program sustainability. This means families pay what they can afford, if they are able to pay for the lunch program; however, payment is not required to access the program.

Lunch will be provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first lunch will be provided on January 13th. When you sign up, a “pay what you can” fee will be added to your student’s School Cash Online. The suggested amount is $100 for January 13 – March 12th, approximately $6 per lunch. Any amount you can contribute is appreciated.

For more information, read the School Meal Program Frequently Asked Questions: https://www.sd48seatosky.org/apps/pages/pembertonschoolmealprogram

SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM AT SIGNAL HILL ELEMENTARY HERE: https://forms.office.com/r/AK40dGstMA

*Paper sign up forms are also available at the office. The deadline is Thursday at 9am to receive lunch for the following week.

FAQs for "Pay What You Can" Meal Pilot Program:

What does "Pay What You Can" Mean?

We want to offer a nutritious lunch to all families who would like to access this program. Through the Feeding Futures program, we have funding to support students who need access to a free or low-cost meal. However, the funding is not enough to cover all students to access a free lunch.
We live in a place where there is a large gap between families with wealth and families who struggle to put food in their children’s lunch box each day. If you can afford to pay the suggested price, we encourage you to do so.
If you are in a position to contribute more than the recommended amount, you can donate to food programs in Pemberton here (eligible for a charitable receipt) to ensure all students can access the food they need at school.
- Contributions directly fund meals for students. Just $1,200 feeds a student for an entire school year. Tax receipts are available. Select School “School District No. 48”, Initiative: “Pemberton School Meal Program”

How do I pay for the lunch program?

Can I pick which days my student receives lunch?

I no longer want to be on the program, how can I unenrol?

What food will be provided?

Are dietary restrictions and allergies accommodated?

There is the option to opt in to a regular (meat) and vegetarian version of the program. At this time we don’t have the ability to accommodate other dietary restrictions.

We recommend that students with anaphylactic allergies do not participate in the meal program as we cannot guarantee the risk of cross contamination. If you have any specific concerns or questions, please contact [email protected]

I want to volunteer to support food programs in the Sea to Sky, how do I sign up?

Do you have further questions or feedback? Reach out to [email protected]