East York Meals on Wheels to move and expand services
East York Meals on Wheels has announced its relocation to 66 Overlea Blvd. this spring, after being forced move from Thorncliffe Park Drive.
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Feed Scarborough wins Toronto Community Champion Award
Feed Scarborough supported those struggling with food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Petition calls for a more sustainable Taste of the Danforth
By starting a petition to reimagine a sustainable Taste of the Danforth, one resident is encouraging the community to work toward a more eco-friendly event to benefit everyone.
Housing our top money worry — but food, fuel, other costs not far behind
For people throughout East York the cost of living has continued to rise, from housing, to running a business, to food.
How inflation rates affect food-bank usage in Toronto
Canadians are struggling to maintain food security due to soaring grocery prices, and it’s costing them their money and health, one expert says. “Food insecurity is associated with great risk for a wide range of…
Mississauga food bank offers up fresh, healthy produce at weekly Malton market
The market offers a range of fruits and vegetables freshly grown in Canadian farms, combined with additional donations.
Community fridges pop up in Toronto neighbourhoods during COVID-19 pandemic
A series of community fridges have popped up in Toronto during the COVID-19 pandemic, operating on the principle “take what you need and leave what you can.” But the program isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
As the pandemic pushes food insecurity to new heights, one woman pushes back
By 1:55 p.m. the lineup outside a new unnamed, unassuming food bank in a Scarborough apartment building has stretched all the way down the hall, with patrons evenly spaced the entire way. One by one,…