Hannah’s Story: Why food banks are a lifeline during illness
Recently, we received a letter from a client named Hannah from our Lawrence Heights Community Food Space. Hannah is 52, she lives alone, and due to injuries and health issues, […]
Posted on April 30th, 2026
A message from Executive Director Ryan Noble: What we receive when we give back
Ryan Noble; Executive Director, North York Harvest Food Bank Volunteering is one of those unique activities that is easy to define but harder to fully explain. Like telling someone a […]
Posted on April 29th, 2026
National Volunteer Week: Meet Melina!
North York Harvest Food Bank has hundreds of dedicated volunteers who show up every day to make a difference in their community; by sorting food in our warehouse, serving clients […]
Posted on April 28th, 2026
Sonya’s Story: Starting over with community support
When Sonya* arrived in Canada in 2015 with her 11-year-old son Eric*, she was starting over completely. She was a single mother in a new country, navigating an unfamiliar language, […]
Posted on March 31st, 2026
NOTICE North York at City Hall!
Advocacy is a key pillar in North York Harvest Food Bank’s mission. Not only sharing what we know through research including our Who’s Hungry Report, but also providing platforms for […]
Posted on February 25th, 2026
Tammy’s Story
Once, Tammy was a client who turned to North York Harvest Food Bank when she had nowhere else to go. Today, after graduating from the Leadership in Logistics (LIL) program, […]
Posted on December 17th, 2025
Ahmed Hamza’s Story: Finding community and building stability
When Ahmed first came to Canada in September 2024, there were many challenges, but finding a job seemed impossible. “It was so difficult. I couldn’t work or study, I had […]
Posted on November 27th, 2025
Read our Fall Gratitude Report!
The affordability crisis continues to push our city and our sector to the breaking point. But we have an incredible community of people who see this crisis every day and […]
Posted on October 31st, 2025