Free and affordable food for all

Author: Phoebe McElligott

The Stop

By Phoebe McElligott

The Stop is a non-profit that “strives to increase access to healthy food in a manner that maintains dignity, builds health and community, and challenges inequality”. The Stop has three primary locations and two community gardens, which offer a variety of programs. Emergency drop-in food services are available to everyone and provide food to families…

Not Far From the Tree

By Phoebe McElligott

Not Far From the Tree is a charity that aims to create “healthy, resilient, sustainable and connected communities” by picking and sharing overlooked fruit from trees across Toronto. Sign up: https://portal.notfarfromthetree.org/register Become a Tree Picker By registering as a Fruit Picker member for $10 per season, you will gain unlimited access to fresh, locally-grown fruit…

FoodShare

By Phoebe McElligott

FoodShare is a charity that delivers programs promoting access to fresh produce, encouraging healthy eating, and tackling food insecurity. Their Community-Led Markets sell subsidized produce with the aim of making fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible to communities in Toronto. Community-Led Markets Address: Across Toronto Find out more here: https://foodshare.net/program/markets/ Wholesale Fresh Produce for Organizations FoodShare…

Feed It Forward

By Phoebe McElligott

Feed it Forward is a sustainable non-profit initiated by Chef Jagger Gordon that diverts food waste from restaurants, grocery stores, and bakeries while providing free and affordable food to community members. At his store, organic groceries are sold 50-70% off! Address: 2770 Dundas St West, Unit A Hours: Mon-Sun: 11 am-6 pm Services Offered: “Pay-what-you-can”…