The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the extraordinary vulnerability of the people seeking charitable food assistance. A report published by the Daily Bread Food Bank (Daily Bread) shows that COVID-19 has led to increased reliance on food banks. There was an observed increase in the rate of new clients accessing food banks, three times what has been reported months prior to the pandemic. Among new clients, 76% report that they began accessing food banks due to COVID-19 and the associated economic struggles they have experienced. Action needs to be taken to ensure that the community is fed. Food banks around the province and volunteers that run them are working diligently to help their communities.
Food bank clients have, on average, just over $7 a day after paying rent, 30% go without food for an entire day so that they can pay their bills and one-third of these people are children. It is a dire situation and those who can need to help during times like these. As a community, we must help all members meet their food needs. Keep reading for a short list of food banks in Toronto and surrounding cities you can donate to today. This is not even close to an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point.
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At Flemingdon, 100% of donations go to the food bank. They distribute fresh and shelf-stable food every day to over 1000 families or 5000 individuals every single month.
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Operated through the Scarborough Citadel Community Church and supplying the community with food Wednesday through Friday each week.
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This food bank is right near Avenue Road and Dupont, operated by The Church of the Messiah and a member of the Daily Bread Food Bank.
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This food bank has been around since 1986. This food bank distributes food through a network of over 40 agencies, including local food banks, pantries, meal and snack programs and other emergency food programs.
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Bluffs Food Bank aligns itself with the Mission and Vision of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Rescue. In 2019 Scarborough saw the highest increase in visits to food banks and they are working diligently to provide for their community.
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North York Harvest Food Banks needs your support today to provide emergency food assistance for community members during this COVID pandemic.
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This is one of Canada’s first food banks, which opened back in the 1980s. They believe that nutritious, sustainable and culturally appropriate food is a human right for all. Check out their website to donate.
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This is one of the city's biggest food banks, with over 12,000 volunteers every year. They have an incredible website showing people all the different ways they can help out. They have 125 member agencies which they distribute food through, so donations here can be far-reaching.
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Parkdale Community Food Bank reached out on social media, asking for more donations because of short supply. Check out their website for ways to help out the Parkdale community.
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Located just outside of Kensington Market on College, this food bank is always looking for donations and welcomes donations from individuals or businesses.
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown the extraordinary vulnerability of the people seeking charitable food assistance. A report published by the Daily Bread Food Bank (Daily Bread) shows that COVID-19 has led to increased reliance on food banks. There was an observed increase in the rate of new clients accessing food banks, three times what has been reported months prior to the pandemic. Among new clients, 76% report that they began accessing food banks due to COVID-19 and the associated economic struggles they have experienced. Action needs to be taken to ensure that the community is fed. Food banks around the province and volunteers that run them are working diligently to help their communities.
Food bank clients have, on average, just over $7 a day after paying rent, 30% go without food for an entire day so that they can pay their bills and one-third of these people are children. It is a dire situation and those who can need to help during times like these. As a community, we must help all members meet their food needs. Keep reading for a short list of food banks in Toronto and surrounding cities you can donate to today. This is not even close to an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting point.
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Flemingdon Food Bank
At Flemingdon, 100% of donations go to the food bank. They distribute fresh and shelf-stable food every day to over 1000 families or 5000 individuals every single month.
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Scarborough Citadel Food Bank
Operated through the Scarborough Citadel Community Church and supplying the community with food Wednesday through Friday each week.
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Avenue Road Food Bank
This food bank is right near Avenue Road and Dupont, operated by The Church of the Messiah and a member of the Daily Bread Food Bank.
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The Mississauga Food Bank
This food bank has been around since 1986. This food bank distributes food through a network of over 40 agencies, including local food banks, pantries, meal and snack programs and other emergency food programs.
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Bluffs Food Bank
Bluffs Food Bank aligns itself with the Mission and Vision of Daily Bread Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Rescue. In 2019 Scarborough saw the highest increase in visits to food banks and they are working diligently to provide for their community.
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North York Harvest Food Bank
North York Harvest Food Banks needs your support today to provide emergency food assistance for community members during this COVID pandemic.
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The Stop Community Food Centre
This is one of Canada’s first food banks, which opened back in the 1980s. They believe that nutritious, sustainable and culturally appropriate food is a human right for all. Check out their website to donate.
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Daily Bread Food Bank
This is one of the city's biggest food banks, with over 12,000 volunteers every year. They have an incredible website showing people all the different ways they can help out. They have 125 member agencies which they distribute food through, so donations here can be far-reaching.
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Parkdale Community Food Bank
Parkdale Community Food Bank reached out on social media, asking for more donations because of short supply. Check out their website for ways to help out the Parkdale community.
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Fort York Food Bank
Located just outside of Kensington Market on College, this food bank is always looking for donations and welcomes donations from individuals or businesses.
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