Elementary School Milk Program - Ontario
The goal of the Elementary School Milk Program (ESMP) is to make fresh, cold milk available at school for students to enjoy.
Schools get involved because milk helps give kids the nutrition and energy they need to concentrate and perform their best. ESMP also helps foster school spirit and offers senior students hands-on business experience.
Key Program Facts:
- ESMP is entering its 24th year in Ontario
- More than 3,000 volunteers help run the Milk Program ever school year
- Over 70% of the elementary schools in Ontario have registered
- ESMP makes fresh, cold milk available to almost 1 million students per day.
What ESMP Offers You
The Elementary School Milk Program offers you materials and information to help your school run a cost-effective and beneficial milk program. Dairy Farmers of Canada has created this online guide with step-by-step instructions for implementing and managing all aspects of your Milk Program.
Registered schools will receive:
- A Program Kit: At the beginning of each school year, all schools on the Milk Program will receive a mailer containing everything to run the program throughout the year
- A Registration Kit: Each Spring we will send a registration kit with information on how to re-register your school for the upcoming school year
Registered schools receive an ESMP orientation and get program information throughout the year. Schools also have access to curriculum-based teaching materials and nutrition education seminars for teachers. For more information go to www.teachnutrition.org.
Questions? Contact us.
Schools can access the Milk Help Desk at 1-888-730-MILK (6455) from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday.
