2025 QUEBEC GREAT BIG CRUNCH!
The Great Big Crunch is an annual event that raises the awareness of the importance of healthy school food and highlights the need for a universal healthy school food program alongside quality food education.
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In October 2025, the Quebec Chapter is launching Quebec's Great Big Crunch, the first edition designed to engage all schools including students, teachers, parents, organizations, and partners in Quebec.
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Grab your crunchy fruit or vegetable and take a big bite with your friends, colleagues, or students to show your support for healthy school food!
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ABOUT QUEBEC GREAT BIG CRUNCH
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PARTICIPATE AT THE QUEBEC'S GREAT BIG CRUNCH!
JOIN THE VIRTUAL GREAT BIG CRUNCH!
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On October 16, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., World Food Day, join hundreds of students in Quebec to crunch together on a fresh fruit or vegetable during the Virtual Great Big Crunch!
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The program includes:
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Fun, sensory activities to get students moving, laughing, and engaging their senses around food.
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A simultaneous crunch at the very end — a special moment to share together.
Not available on that date? No worries! Organize your own Crunch event in your classroom, school, or community anytime during September or October — the beautiful harvest season.
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Whether online or in person, EVERYONE CAN CRUNCH to celebrate the importance of school food!
DISCOVER the ACTIVITY TOOLKIT
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Developed in collaboration with member organizations and partners specialized in food literacy, this kit offers:
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Fun and educational activities to explore food and the agri-food world.
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Content suitable for all grade levels.
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Resources culturally adapted specifically for Black and Indigenous communities in Quebec.
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A simple and enjoyable way to introduce food education in the classroom — and a great opportunity to organize your own Crunch with your students!
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REGISTER YOUR CRUNCH!
Help us count all the crunches in Quebec — 2025 Edition!Â
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Whether you participate in the virtual event or organize your own Crunch at school or in your community, register it through our online form.
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No matter the date or the fruit or vegetable you choose, every crunch counts!
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And if you can, please share some photos with us.
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Together, we’ll make even more noise for healthy school food!
An initiative of the Quebec Chapter of the Coalition for Healthy School Food
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