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Local Artists Showcase Their Support
From connecting ideas to creating awareness to enhancing a public space, there’s no question that art matters. Over the past year, it has been challenging for many of us to […]
Posted on August 20th, 2021
Back to School Brings New Opportunities
As we approach the new school year, families that are already experiencing food insecurity are facing additional challenges as they prepare their school-aged children for September. Like many in our […]
Posted on August 18th, 2021
North York Harvest’s After the Bell Program
In Canada, under 20 per cent of the population are children. Nevertheless, they account for almost 35 per cent of food bank recipients. This summer, Food Banks Canada is determined […]
Posted on August 9th, 2021
Pop-Up Shop for Pets In Partnership with the Humane Society of Canada
Last month, North York Harvest partnered with Humane Society International/Canada and Friends of HSI to hold a pet food pop-up at the Bathurst and Finch Community Food Space. The purpose […]
Posted on August 5th, 2021
Everyone Can Be A Hero
Family, friends and relaxation, that’s what summer should be all about. But for many families in our community, summer adds a significant stress as they grapple with additional food costs. […]
Posted on July 20th, 2021
Growing Stronger Through Our Network
Over the past 18 months, our partner agencies have been able to rely on our ongoing support in many different service areas. Operated by volunteers, Community Share Food Bank has […]
Posted on July 15th, 2021
Cultivating A Resilient Community
“While there have been so many new challenges over the last year, I feel incredibly privileged to have had the opportunity to work alongside North York Harvest staff and board […]
Posted on July 8th, 2021
Statement on Encampment Eviction
Adequate food and housing are both recognized as fundamental human rights, enshrined in the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which Canada signed in 1976. The […]
Posted on May 20th, 2021