Category Archive
Volunteers

Getting Social with Volunteering

Did you know that volunteering can be a great way to get out into the community and meet new friends? Gord and Bonnie have been dedicated volunteers with North York […]

Posted on March 31st, 2017

A Community of Food and Friendship

Community.  Every day I hear the word.  But what does it mean to be a community?  The dictionary defines it as “a social group whose members reside in a specific […]

Posted on March 24th, 2017

Spring Food Drive Public Sort

MEDIA PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Heroes Against Hunger Public Volunteer Sort DATE: April 2, 2017 TIMES: 10am-12pm (The Honourable Ahmed Hussen & York Lions Club) 1pm-3pm (Superhero Sort with Northern Belle Rogue […]

Posted on March 22nd, 2017

Looking for Volunteers

Are you looking for a fun way to get involved with your community and make a BIG impact on the lives of your neighbours that use the food bank? We’re […]

Posted on March 17th, 2017

Spring Food Drive

  Spring is in the air and our office is buzzing!  Okay, yes I admit, these past few weeks have felt like we’ve experienced all four seasons at once – […]

Posted on March 3rd, 2017

Volunteering as a Family

What do you usually do on Family Day?  The holiday is not even a decade old but has already given millions of Canadians an extra day off during the year […]

Posted on February 8th, 2017

Hunger Doesn’t Hibernate

Hunger doesn’t hibernate and neither did you during the 2016/2017 Winter Food Drive!  Because of your INCREDIBLE support, funds, volunteer time and enthusiasm we raised OVER $250,000 & 250,000 lbs. […]

Posted on January 20th, 2017

A Food Friendly 2017

    Guest Blog by Ryan Noble, Executive Director     As we get back into our day to day routines after the holidays, I start thinking about the year […]

Posted on January 12th, 2017