Category Archive
Volunteers

Volunteer Appreciation 2017

We absolutely LOVE our volunteers!  Every year they come in to sort food, help with pickups and deliveries, help people directly in the food banks, assist in the warehouse, give […]

Posted on April 13th, 2017

Giving Back: A Family Affair

Sometimes little things and family traditions can make a big impact. Not too long ago I had a chance to meet with one of our many wonderful donors; to get […]

Posted on April 6th, 2017

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

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