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A Call For Volunteers

Are you looking to make a difference in your local community? We might have a great opportunity for you. Right now we’re looking for volunteers to assist us as Food […]

Posted on September 11th, 2015

All Because of You 2014/2015

Posted on September 11th, 2015

Back to School BBQ

“How can I make a difference in my community?” It’s a question we hear a lot at North York Harvest, and one that’s hard to give a concrete answer for. […]

Posted on August 31st, 2015

Sending Kids To School Hungry Puts Them At Risk

When was the last time you got hangry? It might be funny word, but it’s a very real feeling and we’ve all been there. If you’re like me, when you […]

Posted on August 21st, 2015

5 Things You May Not Know About Best Before Dates

Did you know that every year, the average single-family household in Toronto throws out around 275 kilos of food?  That means that across the city about 1 in 4 purchases […]

Posted on August 14th, 2015

Group Food Sorting Season Is Here

During the fall more and more of your food donations start to come through the door, and while that’s fantastic news for many of our community members, it creates the need […]

Posted on August 6th, 2015

Voting For A Food Secure Canada

Federal election season is just around the corner, and with the spotlight shining brighter on the many social, economic and environmental issues impacting Canadians, I’m finding myself filled with conflicting […]

Posted on July 31st, 2015

Agency Profile: Room to Grow Empowers Participants

When you picture a trip to a food bank, you probably don’t envision the most pleasant experience. And hey, that’s fair. While food banks are a vital community service, accessing them […]

Posted on July 24th, 2015