Prince George, B.C.- Ron Brent Elementary School in Prince George is the focus of attention this morning, as  TransCanada Pipeline helps serve  up  a healthy start  for kids.

Trans Canada is  funding  a breakfast program at the school, in partnership with  the Breakfast Club of Canada.

The Breakfast Club is a  national  organization which  hopes to give all  children an equal opportunity  to be successful in school by providing  a healthy breakfast.

According to the Club, one in 7 children in Canada starts the school day on an  empty stomach.  According to the Breakfast Club  research shows  a healthy breakfast can help students improve:

• Behaviour and concentration
• Academic performance
• Social skills, self-confidence  and the ability to interact with  peers and adults
• Overall interest in the subjects being taught
• Reduce Incidents of bullying

Ron Brent Elementary in Prince George is not the only School in B.C.  which is being supported by  cash donations from Trans Canada,  the company is also supporting the  program at a school in Terrace.  Corporate partnership  has also  seen RioTinto Alcan support  a  school in the Terrace area.