Category Archive
Volunteers

A rendering of North York Harvest Food Bank's new warehouse. Racking to store food items are visible, along with donation bins, and multiple doorways.
Take a Virtual Tour of our new Community Food Hub!

With the arrival of spring, we’re seeing rain, renewal, and growth! All of those are things happening here at North York Harvest Food Bank too — yes, even the rain. […]

Posted on May 28th, 2026

Fresh produce at an outdoor market is visible as one person hands a market attendee a plastic bag full of fruits and vegetables.
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

Four people wearing red North York Harvest Food Bank aprons smile in a food bank.
Welcome to Oriole Community Food Space

Oriole in Photos Our Oriole Community Food Space opened in 2013, and it’s been an important hub for community support ever since! Nestled in the Oriole Community Centre, the space […]

Posted on February 25th, 2026

Four people stand in front of a North York Harvest Food Bank backdrop holding certificates for the Leadership in Logistics program.
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

A shipping container is painted with illustrations of various canned goods.
Welcome to Albion Library Community Food Space

Albion Library Community Food Space in Photos Albion is our smallest Community Food Space—but it still has a big impact in the Rexdale community! During the pandemic in 2020, many […]

Posted on September 29th, 2025

A person works in front of a mirror, loading food onto a table at the North York Harvest Food Bank.
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

Five volunteers with St. Philip Neri's Table stand inside the food bank with their arms around each other's shoulders, smiling.
St. Philip Neri’s Table: 4 years of community care

Agency Spotlight: St. Philip Neri’s Table In honour of Mother’s Day this month, we’re sharing how a mother and son’s volunteer work strengthens their bond at St. Philip Neri’s table, […]

Posted on May 21st, 2025

A person stands behind the counter smiling at a food bank as they serve a client.
Welcome to Bathurst-Finch Community Food Space

Bathurst-Finch in Photos Welcome to the Bathurst-Finch Community Food Space! It’s North York Harvest’s busiest food space, located in the Westminster-Branson community at the Herb Carnegie Centennial Centre. Follow along […]

Posted on March 27th, 2025