Toronto Youth Food Policy Council

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Toronto Youth Food Policy Council

We seek to mobilize and engage youth to make change by building a just food system. We are Toronto's leading Youth voice in sustainable food policy.

We provide an open friendly space for youth to network, learn from one another, and share opportunities.

08/16/2026

Artist Spotlight: J. A. Smith

Another day of patiently wait the Anthology, the Toronto Youth Food Policy Council continues to spotlight some of the young talented artists that submitted pieces to amplify their art and voice within the TYFPC community.
Introducing J. A. Smith
Some words from J. A: I am an artist from Toronto who has bounced all over the city. I now call North York my home. I work across media and utilize whatever materials and tools I can get my hands on. I have a partner and three cats.

You can see more of J.A Smiths visual art on instagram Unique Imprint

If you wish to support J.A. Smith you can send your donation to their paypal at the link in our bio

08/13/2026

Artist Spotlight: Dairy Sam

While you all patiently wait for the publication of our first ever Anthology, the Toronto Youth Food Policy Council wishes to spotlight some of the young talented artists that submitted pieces to amplify their art and voice within the TYFPC community.

Starting off strong, we have DairySam!!!

Sam is a Q***r, Brown and Disabled artist. They use many mediums, such as illustration, comics, printmaking, fabric and textiles, ceramics, resin and other sculptural work, and digital such as film and animation. They love playing with colors, characters and conceptual visuals to share stories.

Check out the wonderful colours and characters that they have created and shared with the world at their website (You might even want to buy something!) See website link in the linktree in our bio!

If you are a fan of the artwork and would like to support DairySam, you can drop a donation of any size to their PayPal - link also within the linktree in our bio!!

The artwork in this post is the work of DairySam.

06/27/2026

This is a sign!! Weren’t able to get in your application by July 1st? No stress. Get it in by Sunday, July 5th for your shot to be part of the TYFPC!! Don’t miss you chance!!

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06/19/2026

Hi all! We wanted to take a moment to all those who helped to amplify our voices to help our anthology project reach far and wide! We are grateful to all the community partners and organizations who helps share and support the TUFPC anthology project so far! Your efforts will help to uplift the voices of youth navigating food insecurity!

We are currently in the process of reviewing all of the amazing submissions and will be reaching out to our 10 selected candidates close to the end of July! We can’t wait to share the amazing work that the youth in our communities have shared with us 🥰

Photo description: Graphic with green leaf accents shows four illustrated youth standing together beside text reading “Thank You for Amplifying Youth Voices,” and a message of appreciation for partners supporting youth facing food insecurity.

05/30/2026

It’s that time of year again! The TYFPC is seeking new members for the 2026-27 council. 💚🍆🍓🥑🍎🍋🍇🥔🍉🥦🥕🥦🥒🌽🍏🍅🥬🫐🍄‍🟫🫚🧅🧄🫜🫑🌶️

The TYFPC seeks to engage, build and mobilize youth to accelerate municipal food policy change and co-create a local, sustainable, and just food system in Toronto. We exist to provide a youth perspective on Toronto’s food community and to provide a unique space for youth to network, support and learn from one another, in order to better participate and innovate the food system around them.

This year, we have decided to expand out definition of youth to ages 16-35 (previously capped at 30). So if you have been following our group but you’ve been above the cap, its your opportunity to get involved now!

We will be hiring about 6 individuals to join the council to network, educate and advocate for a better food system on behalf of the youth community in Ontario. Our ideal candidates are enthusiastic, motivated, have knowledge of food systems, food insecurity, food justice and food policy and interested in activating positive change within our food system!

Additional desired skills for members this year include: Experience in grant applications, administrative skills, social media marketing, website design, event organization, writing... to name a few!!

The deadline to apply is Friday, July 3rd, 2026 at 11:59 pm!

Submit your application here

Send any questions to [email protected]

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Orange background with large orange text reading “join the Toronto youth food policy council” with orange text bubble saying “the TYFPC is seeking new members for the 2026/27 year!”
A blue text box at the bottom says
The TYFPC is seeking new members for the 2026/27 year!
TORONTO YOUTH FOOD POLICY COUNCIL
Its that time of year again! If you are a motivated youth between 18 and 35 (previously capped at 30) that is passionate about food and making a difference, we want to learn more about you!
Application at the link in our bio. Applications due Wednesday, July 1st

05/17/2026

Submission deadline is in two weeks! We are SO excited to review all your submissions 🥰🥰🥰

Submit your project online or in person at another story bookstore by Sunday, May 31st for a chance to have your work become a part of TYFPCs very first anthology!

Project theme
A youth-led anthology of writing and art highlighting lived experiences of young people with current or past experience on OW/ODSP who are dealing with food insecurity.

Who can submit?
Youth Aged 18-35
On OW or ODSP (current or past)
Bipoc, q***r, trans and disabled youth are strongly encouraged to apply!

What to submit
Writing: Up to 500 words (poetry, short writing, or personal reflections).
Visual Art: Drawing, panting, etc. Include a short artist statement (up to 250 words).

Where to submit
• Online through a Google Form.
• In-person by dropping off your submission in a lockbox at select locations (visit website for more information).
Honorarium
10 submissions will be chosen to be included in a
published anthology. Those individuals will receive a $300 honorarium each.

04/20/2026

Youth living on Ontario Works (OW) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) face some of the most severe and persistent levels of food insecurity in Ontario. Despite being disproportionately impacted by poverty and systemic barriers, their voices remain largely absent from public conversations about food justice and welfare reform. This project seeks to change that.

We are going to compile and publish an anthology that uplifts the creative expressions and lived experience of young people on welfare navigating food insecurity.

Black, Indigenous, racialized, Trans, Disabled, q***r, and otherwise multiply marginalized youth are strongly encouraged to apply

One visual art and/or written submission selected per person

Eligibility: Youth (aged 18-35) with lived experience of Ontario Works and/or Ontario Disability Support Program. Note that you do not need to be an artist to submit.

Deadline for submissions: May 30, 2026

Honorarium: One-time payment of $300 for each of the 10 selected artists.

See Submission details and FAQs at our website in the link in our bio!

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Toronto, ON

Website

http://www.TYFPC.ca/

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