A trip to the North
Food insecurity rates in Ontario hover around 13%. In Northern Indigenous communities, they’re around 31%*. Why is that the case?Read more
Let’s cook up change together
Sybil Pinnock, our Power Soups powerhouse and catering coordinator, believes that good, healthy food is music to the senses and the soul, and puts great care into creating recipes that nourish the body and the mind. From November to April,...Read more
The gift of food
Over the holidays in December 2017, FoodShare delivered 2000 Good Food Boxes thanks to support from an anonymous United Way Toronto & York Region donor. Take a look at how it happened and what it meant to the community.Read moreFood is a human right.
As we get close to the end of 2017, I am reminded of the unfortunate truth that 1 in 8 Canadian households experience some food insecurity. Worrying about where your next meal will come from presents all kinds of challenges,...Read more
Shouldn’t everyone have food tonight?
It’s almost the holidays. For many, that means time well spent with family, friends and food. It means buttoning up winter coats and revisiting family recipes. It means connecting with people at a dining table. But for too many, it...Read more
How do you give back? #GivingTuesday
It’s #GivingTuesday! November 28th marks a global celebration of the act of giving. To mark the occasion we asked some of our staff about where they learned to give. Check out Moorthi’s story above and Katie’s story below. And don’t...Read more
Celebrating the 2017 United Way Toronto & York Region Campaign
FoodShare is a proud United Way Toronto & York Region Anchor Agency. To celebrate and support United Way TYR’s 2017 Campaign, we’re hosting a week of fun fundraising activities including a baked potato bar and staff appreciation grams. For more information on...Read more
Cooking out of the box with Kate’s Kitchen
While locally grown produce is at its best, our Good Food Box boasts 100% local vegetables and fruit. Kate’s Kitchen cooks delicious dishes with it all and you can too with these recipes.Read more
Pickle and preserve
It’s the season to get on your canning game! We love the fall because there’s so much wonderful local produce available. You can really taste the difference. Don’t you wish there was a way to keep the season going? Wait....Read more