Surrey School Breakfast Programs
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The Surrey school board needs $100,000 to feed 854 vulnerable students breakfast in 22 schools. These students would otherwise go hungry and the Attendance Matters Program is designed to encourage them to attend school on time by offering them a complete breakfast.
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