Our vision is to end hunger in our city.

Daily Bread food Bank collaborates with all to eliminate food insecurity, and advocate solutions to end poverty.

In addition to distributing fresh and shelf-stable food, and fresh-cooked meals to 189 food programs through 126 member agencies across Toronto, we also publish the influential Who's Hungry report – an annual survey measuring trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto to educate the public and spark policy change.

It takes more than a food bank to eliminate hunger. When you support Daily Bread, you:

enable the distribution of over 18 million lbs. fresh and shelf-stable food through 189 food and meal programs across the city.

help to build the capacity and resilience of a network of 126 member agencies so they can continue delivering vital food security programs.

facilitate access to information and referral services to clients who would benefit from resources relating to housing, employment, healthcare, and more, and empowering them to access meaningful and sustainable pathways out of poverty.

support the preparation and delivery of fresh-cooked meals to unhoused neighbours, those living in isolation, or who don’t have the means to prepare foods at their homes.

fund research to help inform poverty reduction policy recommendations and advocating for impactful, long-term systemic change.

ensure that hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables are diverted from landfill and get into the hands of people who need it most.

Our work is bolstered by the steadfast support of thousands of volunteers who contribute over 480,000 hours of service to Daily Bread. These committed individuals help to sort and pack millions of pounds of food, assist in the running of our onsite food bank, prepare nutritious meals in our kitchen, and keep our warehouse running smoothly.

Daily Bread does not receive any core funding from government or United Way.

Accredited by Imagine Canada, we were one of the top 100 charities in Canada in 2020 according to Mclean’s Magazine and Charity intelligence.

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