Because of YOU!
This year because of you amazing things happened! You made a huge impact in the lives of people in your community that didn’t have enough food to eat! Your donations, […]
Posted on September 2nd, 2016
Need for Space
People may not think of things like paying electrical bills, storing groceries and supplies or even having a functional bathroom when thinking of a food bank. But these are problems […]
Posted on August 5th, 2016
Connecting Through Food
Guest blog by Shirah Stern, Development Associate Corporate Giving Did you know that there are free toy lending libraries in North York? Or literacy programs to prepare children for school? […]
Posted on July 29th, 2016
In the Warehouse
North York Harvest provides food for 47 agencies throughout Toronto. Those agencies serve over 13,000 people each month – that’s a lot of food! Ever wonder where all the generous donations […]
Posted on July 22nd, 2016
A Kitchen with a Mission
I’m obsessed with cooking shows. Most recently, it’s been MasterChef Australia. I like it better than the American or Canadian versions because the contestants spend more time cooking. I am […]
Posted on June 24th, 2016
Canada Day Weekend Updates
Please see below for any changes made to your local food bank for the upcoming Canada Day Long Weekend. June 30 Falstaff Doorsteps is OPEN today instead of July 1 July […]
Posted on June 21st, 2016
New Beginnings
Canada has a long history of welcoming refugees fleeing war, famine and persecution. Since the 1700’s Canada has welcomed refugees around the world. In the 1780’s we welcomed African Americans […]
Posted on June 17th, 2016
It Can Happen to Anyone
Personally, I have never used a food bank. But as someone that has spent time working at North York Harvest and getting to know the clients – I know that […]
Posted on June 10th, 2016