100 Million Better Bites
A national movement to improve health, sustainability, and cultural connection through food in health care.
Nourish’s national strategic agenda to 2030
More than 100 million meals are served in Canadian hospitals each year. That’s 100 million opportunities to improve health, strengthen communities, support local economies, honour cultural traditions, and reduce environmental impact.
Through 100 Million Better Bites, Nourish is mobilizing health care organizations across Canada to transform what’s on the tray—and, in doing so, help transform both food and health care systems. Guided by five pillars—low-carbon entrées, delicious nutrition, cultural mindfulness, sustainably produced food, and locally sourced food—every better bite moves us closer to a healthier, more sustainable future.
Our food and health systems are in crisis. Our communities, patients, and teams can’t wait.
Half
Of hospital patient trays are typically thrown away.
Zero
TRC’s Health Calls to Action have been completed.
1 in 5
Adults in Canada live with chronic diet-related diseases like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes.
$2B
The annual cost to Canada’s health care system of longer hospital stays of two to three days and readmissions related to hospital-based malnutrition.
The Better Bites Pillars
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Low-carbon menus
Reducing climate impact through sustainable menu design, plant-forward approaches, and climate-aligned food service practices.
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Delicious Nutrition
Creating nourishing, patient-centered food environments that support health, healing, recovery, and wellbeing.
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Culturally Mindful
Supporting dignity, belonging, and culturally meaningful food experiences that reflect the diverse communities health care serves.
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Local & Sustainable
Sourcing ingredients produced with ethical and planet-friendly practices from regional growers and suppliers.
Powered by the Nourish Commons
The Nourish Commons is the national implementation network powering 100 Million Better Bites.
Designed for health care organizations, practitioners, and changemakers, the Commons provides the connections, tools, and support needed to turn food systems goals into measurable action. Members gain access to implementation resources, peer learning, mentorship, communities of practice, and a national network of leaders working to improve health outcomes through food.
By connecting local action with shared learning and collective impact, the Commons helps members accelerate change and unlock the full potential of food as a driver of health, well-being, and sustainability.