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Meal Support Program
No-cost meal support for breast cancer patients
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Overview
The Meal Support Program provides no-cost prepared dinners to low-income breast cancer patients during treatment. It supports eligible participants in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, including those receiving treatment away from home.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Provision of prepared meals during breast cancer treatment
- Meal delivery for patients treated in their community or away from home
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Health care professional signature
- Applicant signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Breast cancer patients
- Patients on active treatment
- Out-of-town patients receiving breast cancer treatment
- Single parents receiving treatment, including children under 16
Who is not eligible
- Applicants not diagnosed with breast cancer
- Applicants not currently on active treatment
- Applications submitted before treatment plan confirmation
Eligible expenses
- Prepared dinners at no cost
- Meal delivery to home or temporary stay location
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
- Atlantic Canada
Selection criteria
- Breast cancer diagnosis
- Active treatment status
- Financial need and low-income priority
- Health care professional recommendation
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application
- Fill out the Meal Support Program application form.
- Wait until your treatment plan is confirmed before submitting.
- Step 2: Obtain required signatures
- Have the form signed by you and a health care professional.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Email the completed application to MSP@breastcancersupportfund.ca.
- Step 4: Await approval and instructions
- Wait for a phone call or email confirming approval.
- Receive the number of weeks of support and ordering instructions.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed after submission.
- Applicants are notified by phone or email if approved.
- Approved participants are told how many weeks they are enrolled.
- Program participation depends on treatment and requires ongoing evaluation forms.
Additional information
- Applicants are notified by phone or email once the application is approved.
- Meals are delivered to the home or to the place of stay for out-of-town patients.
- Participants must complete brief evaluation forms every two weeks and a final evaluation at the end of the program.
- Food allergies must be considered by the applicant when ordering meals.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Meal Support Program Program
What is the Meal Support Program?
The Meal Support Program provides no-cost prepared dinners to low-income breast cancer patients during treatment. It supports eligible participants in Ontario and Atlantic Canada, including those receiving treatment away from home.
Who is eligible for the Meal Support Program program?
To be eligible for the Meal Support Program program, you must:
Breast cancer diagnosis
Active treatment
Low-income priority
What expenses are eligible under Meal Support Program?
Provision of prepared meals during breast cancer treatment
Meal delivery for patients treated in their community or away from home
Who can I contact for more information about the Meal Support Program?
You can contact Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF) by email at msp@breastcancersupportfund.ca or by phone at 416.233.7410.
Where is the Meal Support Program available?
The Meal Support Program program is available the province of New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island.
Who are the financial supporters of the Meal Support Program?
Meal Support Program is funded by Breast Cancer Support Fund (BCSF)