Meals on Wheels partners with Edmonton Catholic Schools to reach younger demographic

Advertisement 1 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Breadcrumb Trail Links HomeNewsLocal News Meals on Wheels partners with Edmonton Catholic Schools to reach younger demographic Lunches for Learning program aims to provide nutritious meals and broaden horizons while keeping students full and focused Author of the article: By Ramin Ostad Published Sep 18, 2026 2 minute read Join the conversation Volunteers with Edmonton Meals on Wheels serve hot lunches to students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School as part of the Lunches for Learning program. PHOTO BY SUPPLIED Article content Edmonton Meals on Wheels (EMOW) has partnered with Edmonton Catholic Schools on a new lunch program that helps nourish young minds. Article content The program, called Lunches for Learning, provides “nutritious, ready-to-eat meals” delivered to students at St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Elementary School near 90 Street and 105A Avenue in Edmonton.  Article content Article content According to Adam Zawadiuk, executive director of EMOW, Lunches for Learning keeps students full and focused on their daily tasks while also giving them opportunities to expand their minds. Article content Article content “It’s an opportunity for many of them to try something different,” Zawadiuk said. “(We offer) beef stir fry or the chicken stir fry, things like that. Some of the kids are newcomers to the school, and these are new things that they’re getting to try for the first time.  Not only are they getting something nutritious, but they’re trying something new and broadening their horizons.” Article content Headline News Get the latest headlines, breaking news and columns. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Article content The program currently runs four days a week, as Thursdays are early dismissal. EMOW has made a variety of hot meals, including lasagna, multiple styles of sandwiches, beef stir-fry, and mac and cheese. Each meal also comes with a healthy snack option such as fruit slices, and vegetables. Article content In Alberta, one in three households is experiencing food insecurity, according to data from AHS, and Zawadiuk says that means there are a lot of children in the province without access to consistent nutrition. While he acknowledges the perception of EMOW as a service for the elderly or impoverished, he…