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North York Harvest’s Most Wanted

We are incredibly grateful for the thousands of pounds of food items that you have donated!  Most donations that come into the food bank are non-perishable.   These non-perishable items go […]

Posted on January 15th, 2016

The Amazing Winter Food Drive!

As the Winter Food Drive wraps up, we are absolutely astounded by how the community came together to support your neighbours in need!  Your holiday spirit and eagerness to make a […]

Posted on January 8th, 2016

What’s in Store for 2016?

New Year’s resolutions are very common to make at this time of year.   I have definitely thought of a couple for myself, and it has probably crossed your mind as […]

Posted on January 1st, 2016

We Had a Great 2015!

2015 was a great year at North York Harvest Food Bank and it couldn’t have been done without you! Enjoy our 2015 year in review video!   We can’t wait […]

Posted on December 25th, 2015

The Gift of Kindness

At this time of year, it feels like more people are showing that extra bit of kindness towards others!  Here at North York Harvest, I see it every day but […]

Posted on December 18th, 2015

Seniors Bonding Through Food

I remember when I was a kid, we would always take the long journey (at least it seemed at the time) to my Grandparents’ house to spend the holidays.  My grandmother […]

Posted on December 11th, 2015

Winter Food Drive 2015

It’s that time of year!  When your family will celebrate another year shared together.  Usually the celebrations feature an abundance of wonderful food – so much food that it can […]

Posted on November 27th, 2015

Isha’s Story

This is Isha’s story.  But it is a story familiar to so many people in northern Toronto. Isha lives with her 2 siblings, mom and grandma in public housing in […]

Posted on November 27th, 2015