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The many homes of North York Harvest Food Bank
Over the past 40 years the roof at North York Harvest Food Bank has changed, but our foundation stayed the same: Work toward a community where all members are able […]
Posted on August 29th, 2025

Commemorating 40 years of community care
On Friday August 8th, we celebrated our 40th anniversary by opening the doors to our soon-to-be home at 4050 Chesswood Drive! Throughout the day, 1000 attendees showed up to tour […]
Posted on August 29th, 2025

It’s been one year since the flood
What we learned and what we did after the flood It’s been a year since North York Harvest Food Bank faced one of the biggest challenges in our 40-year history. […]
Posted on July 31st, 2025

Welcome to Lawrence Heights
Lawrence Heights in Photos Did you know North York Harvest Food Bank’s very first Community Food Space was in Lawrence Heights? Finding a long-term permanent space has been challenging, but […]
Posted on July 31st, 2025

What happens to food after it’s donated?
The journey of a food donation Have you ever wondered what happens after you drop off food at North York Harvest Food Bank? Lettuce give you an example… Our community […]
Posted on June 27th, 2025

Photovoice Project: Meet Hanna
Our Photovoice project draws from a participatory research method that uses photography and stories. Our aim is to provide a platform for our community to voice their lived experiences around […]
Posted on June 26th, 2025

Transforming food support into community power
Transforming Food Support Into Community Power For 40 years, North York Harvest Food Bank has been a lifeline in the community— connecting people with dignified food assistance and critical resources […]
Posted on June 26th, 2025

Legacy Giving: Donating to charity in Your Will
Donating to charity in your Will Leaving a Legacy of Hope: Shaping Our Community, Together Imagine knowing that the values you hold dear can continue to make a difference […]
Posted on May 28th, 2025