Seven Oaks School Division

On May 27, 2026, The Schroeder Foundation Manitoba announced an initial $1.5 million investment in Seven Oaks School Division to ensure students have the support they need to learn, grow, and thrive. Much of that funding supports food programming and kitchen infrastructure at Collège Garden City Collegiate and Elwick Community School. This includes:

• Operations, staffing and food costs for food programming.

• $300,000 to build a dedicated Universal Food Program Kitchen at Collège Garden City Collegiate.

• $250,000 to redevelop Culinary Classrooms at Collège Garden City Collegiate to expand programming and better integrate classroom learning with the school food program.

• $70,000 in infrastructure and equipment upgrades at Elwick Community School to strengthen food programming.

• $270,000 in annual support to provide up to 160 weekly food hampers (52 weeks per year) for families in the Seven Oaks School Division community.

• In-kind donation of kitchen equipment valued at $200,000 for Collège Garden City Collegiate.

• Funding for free and subsidized meals at Collège Garden City Collegiate and Elwick Community School.

The Schroeder Foundation Manitoba employs community outreach workers that assist students and families at Elwick Community School and Collège Garden City Collegiate, providing crucial support in reducing absenteeism and essential system navigation. The outreach team helps families with practical tasks such as setting up bank accounts, connecting them to local community support networks, and providing clothing and other essentials. They also assist with safety and well-being by connecting families to vital resources. In addition to offering mental health support, academic advising, career planning, and life guidance, the team fosters an environment where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to achieve both academic and personal goals.