The Lunch Lady - News and Media Feed

A message from the Lunch Lady herself!

Wed, 25 May 2011 21:44:30 UTC

Big thanks to FogLight for putting together this short video of Lunch Lady founder Ruthie Burd while she was attending a recent event! In the video Ruthie introduces our program and what we can do to help schools create a healthier food environment for their students.

Ruthie Burd on WhereParentsTalk.com

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 20:27:08 UTC

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Check out this video of Lunch Lady Founder Ruthie Burd discussing her journey in founding the Lunch Lady!

Mompreneur of the Year!

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 19:11:24 UTC

This fall Ruthie Burd was featured in Mompreneur magazine as on of the Top 50 Mompreneurs of 2010! To view her profile from the magazine, please view the PDF below.

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Ruthie Burd— CEO Profile

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 18:36:16 UTC

The Lunch Lady's Founder, Ruthie Burd, was the featured CEO in the Fall issue of the Franchise Canada, the Canadian Franchise Association's external publication. Download the PDF below to read the full article!

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The Franchise Voice — Midnight Musings from the Kitchen Table

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 19:18:18 UTC

The Lunch Lady was featured in the Fall issue of the Franchise Voice, the Canadian Franchise Association's internal publication. Download the PDF below to read the full article!

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“The Lunch Lady” Donates Thanksgiving Lunch

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 21:17:53 UTC

Have you ever heard of a FREE lunch? Well in the spirit of Thanksgiving and a time to give back to the community, the children at Queen Elizabeth Public School received a free Thanksgiving lunch. The meal was donated generously by Lunch Guys Paul, Ty and Amin and Moo Cow distributing. Students feasted on a traditional turkey lunch & delicious cartons of fresh milk.

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Lunch Lady in the Toronto Star!

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 21:52:04 UTC

Lunch Lady Franchise Partner, Lisa Swan was featured in an article on franchising in the Toronto Star! Lisa Swan supplies 2,500 hot lunches per week to students in the 25 Halton region schools, including Milton's Ecole elementaire Catholique Sainte-Nicolas. Click Here to check out the article!

School Advocate — Are Chicken Nuggets Bad?

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:41:57 UTC

Ruthie Burd wrote for the September 2009 issue of the School Advocate, answering the question...are chicken nuggets really bad? To read her full article please see the PDF below.

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CTV - Canada AM

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:11:58 UTC

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Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) is featured on national Canadian television with morning show host Seamus O’Reagan.

Crossroads Television System

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 18:22:19 UTC

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Sharon Caddy interviews Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) discussing the benefits of healthy, nutritious school lunches delivered to elementary school children.

Breakfast Television

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 18:24:26 UTC

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Breakfast Television, Toronto’s most watched morning television show interviews Khadija Gova (Toronto franchisee) and Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) talking about healthy school lunches delivered to elementary school children.

A-Morning

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:26:35 UTC

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Ottawa’s most watched morning TV show interviews Ruthie Burd, (President, Lunch Lady) and Jonathan Morris (Ottawa Lunch Lady “Guy”). The interview also features Lunchie, the Lunch Lady’s official and affectionate mascot.

MB (Magazine for Business) – Markham Board of Trade

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 18:28:06 UTC

The Lunch Lady receives the coveted 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award from the Markham Board of Trade.

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The Franchise Voice – The Canadian Franchise Association

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 18:32:27 UTC

The Markham Board of Trade awards The Lunch Lady the 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

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Franchise Canada – The Canadian Franchise Association

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:33:49 UTC

An inside and exclusive interview with Ruthie Burd, President of The Lunch Lady - Ruthie Burd lives by the Three Ps: Positivity, Principles and Persistence.

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Business Excellence Awards – The Markham Board of Trade

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:34:29 UTC

The Markham Board of Trade presents Jim Essex, (Chairman, Lunch Lady) and Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) with its Entrepreneurship award.

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SNAP Markham

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 18:36:32 UTC

The Markham Board of Trade salutes the nominees for its 2008 Business Excellence Awards. The Lunch Lady is acknowledged for its tremendous contributions to ensure elementary school children are taught how to eat healthily.

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The Lunch Lady featured by The Markham Board of Trade

Sun, 21 Sep 2008 18:35:09 UTC

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The Markham Board of Trade takes a brief look into one of the Lunch Lady’s kitchens and profiles the company as a 2008 Award Winner.

Eastern Ottawa Journal

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:35:50 UTC

Healthy Eating Habits Start in Childhood. Ruthie Burd (President, The Lunch Lady), shares her thoughts with respect to healthy eating for elementary school children.

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The School Advocate

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 18:37:49 UTC

Ruthie Burd (President, Lunch Lady) talks about the merits of keeping kids foods short and not too sweet.

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The Western Business Journal

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 18:37:10 UTC

The Western Business Journal features local Lunch Ladies Lori Volpatti and Kylie Centis as they continue their expansion in British Columbia, gaining “rock star” status with elementary school children.

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