Looking for a meaningful way to bring real-world issues into your classroom? The CBC School Challenge is back and better than ever for 2025.
As part of CBC’s annual heartwarming Make the Season Kind holiday campaign in support of food banks, Daily Bread Food Bank, Feed Ontario, and food banks across the province have joined forces with the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario to create an impactful learning experience for your students.
The CBC School Challenge welcomes entries from all publicly funded elementary schools across Ontario. Don’t let your class miss out on this powerful learning opportunity!
After last year’s incredible launch, we’ve designed year 2 to spark even deeper conversations about food security, community care, and social action—all while aligning perfectly with your curriculum goals.
Three outstanding classroom submissions per division will be:
Plus, EVERY participating classroom will receive an official certificate of recognition from CBC, ETFO, and their local food bank—perfect for display in your classroom.
This is more than just another classroom activity—it’s a chance for your students to see how their learning translates into real community impact. But don’t take our word for it. Teachers who participated in last year’s Challenge shared that this was an incredible opportunity, with students enthusiastically engaging with concepts of food security, community responsibility, and social action.
“This was a great learning experience!”
“I like how it included a unit plan that was easy to follow.”
“It was amazing! The timing was perfect for the work we were already doing around the UN Sustainable Goals. The activities that were provided were helpful and gave us a starting place.”
“We loved the Challenge, and the kids really got into it, as we incorporated reels and created the Care Cupboard for the community which really made a difference.”
Have questions? We’re here to help! Email us at CBCSchoolChallenge@dailybread.ca
* There are a total of nine (9) Pizza Lunches to be awarded courtesy of Pizza Pizza – three per division. [Primary (Grades 1-3); Junior (Grades 4-6); Intermediate (Grades 7-8)] The Pizza Lunch prize includes: two slices of pizza and one juice or water per student and teacher(s). The Pizza Lunch must be coordinated with Pizza Pizza and Daily Bread Food Bank at least two weeks prior. Pizza selection is limited to two toppings per pizza. Pizza lunch must be redeemed by February 28, 2026.
Register your classroom to participate
