• all trans fat containing products were removed (result of deputation with the Toronto Board of Health)
• frozen fried eggs were substituted with boiled eggs
• canned fruit was significantly reduced but not eliminated
• juice was substituted with fruit and water (just as Nature always intended)
• tuna was decreased from weekly to monthly
• brown rice was substituted for white rice for some meals
• more vegetarian options were introduced
• city council has passed a motion of having a guarantee of 10% local produce in city daycares. Child Services is working with the Enviro Food Working Group towards this goal in the upcoming food contract. This 10 % motion was the result of 3 deputations on the same theme by parent Andreea Ionescu, Local Flavour Plus, and the Parks and Environment Committee.

WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL for all the changes that have been made so far, but since the food standard still falls far behind what the YMCA daycares offer for less money, we would like to see a higher standard.
Furthermore, the 10% local food motion is still very weak and far below what local farmers can supply.