Children and youth are the future, so when they’re unable to access nutritious foods, they run the risk of not reaching their full potential. Brant Food For Thought (BFFT) understands this and looks for innovative ways to support children by providing much-needed access to food through school programs. This includes partnering with businesses that share in the mission of ensuring children have everything they need to thrive.
In October, Losani Family Foundation supported the community of Brantford by making a donation of $12,500 to build the capacity of student nutrition programs at Brant Food For Thought. With this latest donation, the Losani Family Foundation has donated $22,000 to the charity, providing nutritious food and programs for the community.
When he was only 12 years old, the BFFT President, Glenn Gaudet, worked on a job site owned by Lino Losani of Losani Homes.
“They treated me like family,” he recalled. “And four decades later, that generosity still extends and has transitioned to an entire community.”
Team members from Losani Homes were present at St. Gabriel Catholic Elementary School in West Brantford to celebrate the launch of the school’s new nutrition program. Many students were present to express their gratitude and provide a tour of the new program.
When children and youth aren’t able to access proper nutritious foods, it has a significant impact on their physical and mental well-being. This can be seen in lower self-esteem, in-classroom behaviour, and their ability to learn and succeed in school. BFFT facilitates local universal student nutrition programs to help alleviate in-school hunger. Their mission is to maximize student learning success by providing access to healthy breakfasts and nutritious snacks throughout the school day.
This mission is at the core of Losani Homes’ charitable initiatives, as they serve all of the needs of the people, especially in regions where they can provide leadership. For years, the team at Losani Homes has been present in the community and has a longstanding tradition of giving back.
Losani Homes founder and patriarch, Giovanni Losani, once needed the generosity of a local Italian church to help support his young family. He vowed then that once he was in a better financial position, he too would make an effort to give back to the community as well.
While Losani Homes is involved with charitable projects across the globe, their local-level focus has three main pillars of interest: addressing the needs of children, food scarcity, and assisting women at risk of violence.
“In contributing to Brant Food For Thought, the Losani Family Foundation is supporting all three areas of focus,” said Emidio Piccioni, Leadership Coach and Cultural Liaison at Losani Homes. “Food is a vital resource which families cannot do without, and specifically supporting nutrition in schools assists children in their learning. If children are hungry, they are unable to focus at school. The Losani Family Foundation is very proud to support the people and community of Brantford.”
“Thank you for making a difference, and sharing in our commitment to helping students learn and feel supported,” said Jennifer McLaren-Gibbons, St. Gabriel School principal. “It really does take a village.”
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