Door Dash Delivers for Students
As students return to campuses everywhere, many are on even tighter budgets than usual. In some cases students didn’t have the same job opportunities during the summer months, making it […]
Posted on October 22nd, 2021
Building Strong Community Partnerships
Operating a food bank has many unique challenges, many of which has been further amplified because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Once COVID hit, North York Harvest was put into a […]
Posted on October 19th, 2021
Home Upgrades At No Cost to You
It won’t be long before we’re all thinking of ways to stay warm indoors but for many people heating costs are an added expense that can be challenging to fit […]
Posted on September 22nd, 2021
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