In solidarity with the Asian community
Statement in solidarity with the Asian community and against anti-Asian racism Our Asian neighbours, colleagues, family and friends are under attack. From the recent heart-wrenching massacre in Atlanta, Georgia to here in Canada where we have seen a disturbing upsurge...Read more
The 2021 Ontario Budget is being released today
Photo: Britney Townsend Here’s what we know, and what we want to see reflected in the budget What we know: We know that income is the primary predictor of food insecurity, and that Black, Indigneous and racialized people experience disproportionately...Read more
Letter in support of Khaleel Seivwright
Photo credit: Khaleel Seivwright, GoFundMe Dear Mayor Tory, FoodShare’s mission is to realize a Toronto where everyone can feed themselves, their loved ones, and their community with dignity and joy. Safe, permanent, affordable and dignified housing is central to a...Read more
Coming Soon: Recipe for Change 2021
We’re getting excited about this year’s Recipe for Change In this video shared on his social media earlier this week FoodShare Executive Paul Taylor took a minute to tell folks why he’s excited about 2021’s unique approach to #RecipeForChange, FoodShare’s...Read more
In support of paid sick days for all
On January 15, Foodshare submitted the below letter to the Board of Health in support of paid sick days for all workers. Re: Agenda item HL.25.3 – Response to COVID-19- January 2021 Update Dear Board of Health, During the pandemic...Read more
Annual General Meeting 2020
Themes from FoodShare’s first-ever virtual AGM On November 17, FoodShare hosted our first virtual AGM. We heard from members of our Staff & Board team, and special guest speaker, Rechev Browne. Rechev is an essential worker, labour organiser and community...Read more
A Global Movement for Food Sovereignty
As members of the Global Solidarity Alliance, FoodShare is a signatory to an open letter to the philanthropic community. In the letter we, a group of of non-governmental organizations, national networks, grassroots activists & scholars, share our analysis of the...Read more
FoodShare’s Position on Defunding the Police
Dear Mayor and Council, FoodShare Toronto is a city-wide food security organization, we work alongside individuals, families and communities to promote good food for all. FoodShare does this work in a number of ways, including supporting the over 50 community-led...Read more
The responsibility for wage inequality is on employers’ shoulders
The responsibility for wage inequality is on employers’ shoulders By: Paul Taylor In what’s become an annual tradition, Canadians begin each new year reading alarming statistics on CEO pay. In January, the Canadian Council for Policy Alternatives (CCPA) released its...Read more