We all have “those” days occasionally, where it’s hard enough just getting out of bed for work and school in the morning, let alone finding the energy and time to make breakfast.

To make sure that their students are equipped with full bellies ready to go for morning classes, Crowsnest Consolidated High School (CCHS) is looking to start a Breakfast Program that all students would have access to.

Jill Klapp, vice presidents of CCHS, is spearheading the program and hopes that it get up and running starting next semester.

“We have concerns that some students are coming to school hungry,” says Klapp.

The idea is to offer a free continental-style breakfast bar with foods like cereal, bananas, toast and muffins.

“The kids would access it freely. There wouldn’t be anything associated with it and it will be completely inclusive of all students. Students don’t have to talk to anybody about getting it so there isn't a stigma attached to it. Any student can access it,” says Klapp.

The school is looking to raise $5,000, which would cover the cost of running the program for one semester.

So far, the program has received a donation of $1,200 from the Cozy Corner closing sale, where the fabric store donated the entire amount sold, before GST, to seven charities and programs in Crowsnest Pass. Crowsnest Dental also donated $129, half the proceeds from their 50/50 draw held during their Customer Appreciation Day on September 15.

To donate to the CCHS Breakfast Program, contact Jill Klapp at the school, (403) 563-5651.

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