Commemorating 40 years of community care
On Friday August 8th, we celebrated our 40th anniversary by opening the doors to our soon-to-be home at 4050 Chesswood Drive! Throughout the day, 1000 attendees showed up to tour […]
Posted on August 29th, 2025
It’s been one year since the flood
What we learned and what we did after the flood It’s been a year since North York Harvest Food Bank faced one of the biggest challenges in our 40-year history. […]
Posted on July 31st, 2025
Welcome to Lawrence Heights
Lawrence Heights in Photos Did you know North York Harvest Food Bank’s very first Community Food Space was in Lawrence Heights? Finding a long-term permanent space has been challenging, but […]
Posted on July 31st, 2025
What happens to food after it’s donated?
The journey of a food donation Have you ever wondered what happens after you drop off food at North York Harvest Food Bank? Lettuce give you an example… Our community […]
Posted on June 27th, 2025
Photovoice Project: Meet Hanna
Our Photovoice project draws from a participatory research method that uses photography and stories. Our aim is to provide a platform for our community to voice their lived experiences around […]
Posted on June 26th, 2025
Transforming food support into community power
Transforming Food Support Into Community Power For 40 years, North York Harvest Food Bank has been a lifeline in the community— connecting people with dignified food assistance and critical resources […]
Posted on June 26th, 2025
8 GREAT reasons to run a summer food drive!
8 Great Reasons to Start a Summer Food Drive Food drives are essential in helping 30,000 clients across our network meet their food needs every month. They’re especially important during […]
Posted on May 23rd, 2025
Community BBQ to Get Out the Vote this federal election!
Removing barriers at the ballot box As the need for food banks is reaching record highs, voter turnout in our community is reaching record lows. There are many barriers stopping […]
Posted on April 24th, 2025