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Food Security

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With food prices going up every day, the problem of food security for vulnerable people in Toronto is getting worse. At The Neighbourhood Group, we're tackling the issue by offering different programs to help people most impacted by the food security crisis. 

For more info, contact:

Food Security

Pamela Gawn 
Pamela.Gawn@tngcs.org
416.925.4363 x149 

349 Ontario St.
Toronto, ON M5A 2V8

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Community Dinner

Our Community Dinner is open to everyone in the community. Each Thursday, we serve a free home-cooked meal for up to 150 people. The Community Dinner also celebrates special occasions throughout the year. 

When: Thursday, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Where: 10 Gower St.
Registration: Contact Nana Shamba at Nana.Shamba@tngcs.org or 416.691.7407 x222

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Community Gardening

Join us to grow your own food, help the environment and meet new people! We'll talk about indoor gardening, making your own fertilizer, and even the benefits of gardening to your mental health. 

When: Wednesday, 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Where: Regent Park Community Garden
Registration: Contact Touhida Choudhury at touhida.choudhury@tngcs.org  or 416.925.4363 x103

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Teesdale Community Food Bank

The Teesdale Community Food Bank provides healthy, nutritious food to people who live in the Teesdale neighbourhood.

When: Tuesday, 2:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: 40 Teesdale Place
Registration: Contact Nana Shamba at NanaShamba@tngcs.org or 416.333.5808

Our efforts to improve food security for the vulnerable people in Toronto doesn't stop at our Community Dinner, Community Garden and Teesdale Food Bank. Our Meals on Wheels program has been operating for 50 years, we offer dining programs for seniors while our drop-in programs have meals and snacks.


FAQs

  • What does it mean to be a Good Food Organization?

    It means we are committed to working towards a healthy and fair food system for all. As a Good Food Organization, we're connected with over 300 organizations to improve food security for communities across the country and beyond. 

  • Do you need volunteers?

    Yes! We always welcome new volunteers at our Food Bank! There are three different positions available: Administrative and Data-Entry, Preparation and Set-Up, and Distribution and Clean-Up. It's easy to Volunteer Sign Upsign up online!