the table

real ingredients

barrie’s!

Here’s a shout out to a seriously snack-worthy partner! Barrie's may be famous for their asparagus, but their delicious nibbles are also worth raving about.

RFRK Pride Party for staff featuring group shot of happy team members

meet our team

RFRK’s Pride Party!

RFRK’s Pride Party was a vibrant celebration of love, inclusion & community. 🏳️‍🌈

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food safety & allergy management

What is FEFO?

Want to know one of the ways we cut down on food waste AND ensure our clients get the freshest ingredients? It’s FEFO!

green ramekin filled with rfrk's beany basil dip surrounded by veggies including carrots, baby tomatoes, celery and pita

real food recipes

recipe release: beany basil dip!

So beany, so basily, and with a touch of Italian-inspired flair. We love it with veggies or toasted bread!

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healthy eating tips for kids

honouring children’s mental health week

From May 4th to 10th, we’re recognizing Children’s Mental Health Week — and at RFRK, we know that good food = good feelings. What kids eat can shape how they…

inside cover art for mushrooms grow canadian kids book showing red background and mushroom design illustrations

kids books about food

books to honour Canadian authors

These 2 stories highlight how Canadian voices are helping kids everywhere understand what’s on their plate.

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child care champions

nature lion grow kits

Fungi for the win! Check out these amazing Grow Kits from Nature Lion that we gifted to our centre partners for the holidays.

in the news

Ultra-processed babies: are toddler snacks one of the great food scandals of our time?

Learn more from The Guardian about the impact of convenience toddler snacks on children's health and eating habits.

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meet our team

meet lily

We're a fun-loving, passionate bunch, and we're excited for you to meet our team! Meet Lily – our System Administrator at Real Food for Real Kids

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recipes to inspire

recipes to honour moms

In honour of Mother’s Day, we asked our staff to share their fondest childhood memories of food experiences with their moms or significant caregivers.