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Two people wearing red North York Harvest Food Bank clothing smile at an outdoor market, with fresh produce visible in the foreground.

Read our Fall Gratitude Report!

The affordability crisis continues to push our city and our sector to the breaking point. But we have an incredible community of people who see this crisis every day and […]

Posted on October 31st, 2025

A person wearing a red North York Harvest Food Bank shirt holds a sign that reads Food if a right at an outdoor rally.

Our community put Queen’s Park on NOTICE!

The cost of living is skyrocketing out of control while wages and social supports fall far behind – trapping more people in poverty every day. Our community decided they weren’t […]

Posted on October 31st, 2025

A basket filled with tomatoes and eggplant sits on display table.

Food for Thought: How local procurement builds community wealth

Food for Thought: How local procurement builds community wealth In our Food for Thought series, individuals within North York Harvest Food Bank will share their experience in matters pertaining to […]

Posted on September 29th, 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 group of people pose for a photo next to a red North York Harvest Food Bank truck.

The many homes of North York Harvest Food Bank

Over the past 40 years the roof at North York Harvest Food Bank has changed, but our foundation stayed the same: Work toward a community where all members are able […]

Posted on August 29th, 2025

A collage image featuring many different North York Harvest Food Bank staff, volunteers, etc. with the logo placed over top.

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

Empty shelves can be seen inside of a walk-in freezer.

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

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