Goodbye “Good” Food Box
A commitment to tackling anti-fatness at FoodShare Asam Ahmad and Andrea Thompson Co-Chairs, FoodShare Body Liberation and Fat Acceptance Taskforce January is over. As fat people, we’re relieved. The weeks leading up to and away from the new year hold a...Read more
Black Food Futures Gift Box
Black Food Futures Gift Box This Black History Month, FoodShare is launching a year-long celebration. We’ll be honouring not only the Black past and present, but looking ahead to the incredible potential of Black Food Futures. With a range of...Read more
2023 Commitments to Food Justice
2023 Commitments to Food Justice How can we commit to taking regular, sustained action towards building a food secure city? Over the past few weeks, the team at FoodShare has been reflecting on just that. At the end of last...Read more
FoodShare’s Approach to Fundraising
December 13, 2022 As a non-profit organization working to dismantle the systemic forms of oppression that cause and perpetuate food insecurity, FoodShare is always reflecting on how we approach our work — checking ourselves to make sure we are not...Read more
In Solidarity with Education Workers
November 3, 2022 In Solidarity with Ontario’s Education Workers On October 30, 2022, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), issued a strike notice, after the Government of Ontario refused their demands for an 11.7% salary increase alongside other requests...Read more
FoodShare’s Social Enterprise
Why a social enterprise? Much of FoodShare’s programming is funded by donations, grants and sponsorship, but a growing portion of our revenue comes from the operation of our social enterprise. A social enterprise sells goods and services while embedding a...Read more
Black Food Features! Spotlight on: Mushkaki
A hub for East African fusion cuisine Folks looking for fresh, delicious, Somali comfort food served with a smile, know to make their way to Mushkaki in Etobicoke. Right at the bustling intersection of Rexdale and Kipling, just off the...Read more
Black Food Features! Spotlight on: One Love Vegetarian
The end of an era for this beloved Blackhurst mainstay One Love Vegetarian, a fan-favourite spot near Bathurst Station, closed its doors in June of 2022, but we didn’t want to miss the chance to celebrate the restaurant and the...Read more
Black Food Features! Spotlight on: Rendez-vous/La Vegan
Two Ethiopian/Eritrean restaurants offering a taste of home on the Danforth Over 20 years ago Rendez-vous opened its doors on the Danforth. Offering diners an authentic Ethiopian and Eritrean food experience. Back then there was one person cooking, waiting tables,...Read more