Contact Information
Contact Moorthi if you have any questions about this program.
Moorthi Senaratne
Community Food Distribution Operations Senior Manager
moorthi@foodshare.net
Thank you for your interest in partnering with FoodShare Toronto, a nonprofit food justice organization. Since 1996, FoodShare’s Community Food Distribution program has been supplying hundreds of organizations in Toronto with Grade A fruits and vegetables loose or in convenient, pre-packed boxes.
Community organizations, agencies, associations and other groups purchase fresh produce from our Community Food Distribution program to supply their meal programs and other food security initiatives. The proceeds from our social enterprise help to fund our community-led food justice work.
What We Offer
FoodShare delivers to Toronto and some Mississauga addresses only, with some exceptions for orders over 100 units. Please contact orders@foodshare.net for more information.
Boxes of produce assembled for distribution
Cases or half-cases of fresh produce at wholesale prices
Boxes of Grade A fresh produce designed for household use, with a surprise assortment of produce that changes from week to week (as market prices and availability fluctuate).
Order weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or on demand.
Distribution Options
FoodShare delivers to Toronto and some Mississauga addresses only, with some exceptions for orders over more than 100 units. Please contact us for more information.
Ordering and Lead Time
- Contact orders@foodshare.net to get signed up for an account. We can discuss the best distribution option for you, depending on your needs and location(s).
- Once you are signed up, place your order on Fridays before 4pm for delivery the following week.
- We will send you an order confirmation and an invoice on the delivery day.
Methods of Payment
Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
Contact
Contact the customer service team at orders@foodshare.net or call 416-363-6441 ext. 275.
The team is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Cases and half cases of fresh produce at wholesale prices, delivered to your organization.
Order weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or on demand.
- Minimum wholesale orders are $50 to receive free delivery for Toronto locations, and $100 to receive free delivery for Mississauga addresses. The order deadline is 2 days before your delivery day.
- Prices change on a weekly basis based on market price and produce availability but we always stock the essentials.
Some of the ways agencies use our wholesale produce include:
- Community kitchens and workshops where participants use fresh produce to prepare their own meals, while sharing recipes and tips.
- Drop in programs that offer fresh produce, like a community fridges or community markets.
- Outreach programs where fresh fruit and veggies are distributed to unhoused or underserved community members.
- Meal programs where the produce is used in meals or snacks.
Ordering and Lead Time
- Sign up for a wholesale ordering account using this online form.
- You are assigned a delivery day according to your location (eg, Wednesdays) and will receive access to our online ordering platform, so you can see prices and products in real time.
- For wholesale produce, place an order 2 business days before your delivery day (eg, for Wednesday deliveries, you would place your order by Fridays 3pm).
- The minimum order for free deliveries is $50. If you purchase less than $50, a delivery fee of $15 plus HST will apply.
- The new price list becomes available on Sundays.
Methods of Payment
Payment can be made by cheque, credit card or Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT).
Contact
Contact the customer service team at orders@foodshare.net or call 416-363-6441 ext. 275.
The team is available Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Why Choose FoodShare
- With every purchase made from FoodShare, you’re acting on your belief in the right to food. Proceeds from our Community Food Distribution program fund our community-based food justice work.
- You can easily place your order online. If you need additional support, our customer service representatives are available. Contact us six days a week by phone or email.
- We offer wholesale prices, small minimum orders, and free delivery on orders over $50.
- We deliver to your program location. Rather than just placing the items at the school’s front door our team brings your order right to where you need it.
- We source the freshest possible Grade A produce, with many options from nearby farms during the local growing season.
- We offer school-safe granola bars and snacks.
- We use GPS tracking for all deliveries. Provide your mobile number to us and receive texts when your order is ~30 minutes away, and when it has been delivered.
The Impact Your Purchase Makes
FoodShare is a food justice organization, advocating for the right to food, and working to challenge the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing the food they need to thrive. The proceeds from our food distribution social enterprise fund our support of community-led food initiatives and work alongside communities most affected by poverty and food insecurity: Black and Indigenous people, people of colour, people with disabilities, and folks living on a low income.
Whether it is supporting urban farms, subsidizing local produce markets, or developing food justice learning programs, our work is about folks accessing food on their own terms.