Hand Up Toronto

04/22/2026

This Earth Day, we’re reminded that small actions can create big change. 🌎

Redistributing food, reducing waste, and supporting families in our community are all ways we care for the planet and build a sustainable future.

04/12/2026

What a way to kick off Saturday morning! ☀️

We’ve been busy on the ground with our delivery and pickup events. Here is the latest update:

🚗 Dispatch: J-S and the team ran the dispatch station, loading up 39 produce boxes for our 5 incredible drivers to deliver straight to families’ homes.

🥕 Scadding Court: Sakshi and Michael hosted our pickup event, serving 90 boxes to registered families and those on our waitlist!

Check out the crew on-site at Scadding Court and this excellent unboxing video—shout out to Michael for the footage! 🌟

We couldn't do this without our volunteers. Happy Saturday, everyone! ☕✨

03/22/2026

Happy First Full Day of Spring 🌷!!!!

I want to share some photos from today’s Global Medic food hamper distribution event at Scadding Court. We welcomed 🚐 Driver George from Global Medic, and nine HUT volunteers (Kelly, Sakshi, Michael, Bob, Mary, Kelly, Tadiwa, Gino, and Sid).

❤️ *78 families* ❤️ were registered to pick up

We were fortunate to have additional items to give to the families, such as Knix brand underwear and menstrual products, provided by Scadding Court contacts.

🎶 Great tunes, fun people, and grateful families🎵

03/20/2026

Get Ready for Seedy Saturday!
Join us and our partner, Scadding Court Community Centre, for a celebration of urban agriculture and community gardening.

Whether you are a seasoned grower or just starting your first windowsill garden, there is something for everyone.

When: Saturday, March 28 | 10 am – 2 pm

Where: Scadding Court Community Centre

What to Expect:

• Vendor Zone: Browse a wide range of seeds and gardening supplies.
• Seed Exchange & Book Swap: Bring what you have, take what you need.
• Workshops: Learn new skills from local experts.
• Family Fun: Activities for kids and people of all ages.

Featured Workshops:
• Seed Starting 101 with Lindsay White
• Reducing Household Food Waste with Jean Niravong
• Vermicomposting with FoodShare Toronto

Confirmed Vendors & Exhibitors:

Urban Harvest, Gaia Organic Seeds, Worm Wranglers, WWF-Canada, Live Green Toronto, Toronto Plant Market, Not Far From The Tree, FoodShare, SeedChange, LEAF, Seeds of Diversity, VIBE Arts, Toronto Public Library, The Stop, and many more!

You can check out our Eventbrite page to get your FREE ticket and stay updated on our exhibitors, vendors, workshops and interactive activities: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-toronto-seedy-saturday-at-scadding-court-community-centre-tickets-1980218718493?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/16/2026

Happy Family Day Toronto!
As we spend today with the people we love, let’s also hold space for neighbours who may be worrying about their next meal.

1 in 4 Toronto households face food insecurity — but together, we can change that.

Join us in supporting families across our city. 💙
Visit our website to donate today.

02/15/2026

This week is Non-Profit Appreciation Week, and we’re celebrating the incredible people behind Hand Up Toronto—the volunteers on the ground, the ones working behind the scenes, and the drivers who show up to deliver food and hope across our city.

Thank you for giving your time, your energy, and your heart to this community. We couldn’t do this without you.

02/06/2026

We're continuing our fight against food insecurity in 2026. Thank you to our amazing volunteers and supporters who make this work possible.

Donate today to support our mission.

01/01/2026

As we step into a new year, we’re looking back with gratitude and forward with hope.
This year, we renew our commitment to showing up for our neighbours, and we’re thankful to have you by our side.
Here’s to a year of compassion, connection, and collective impact.
Happy New Year from the Hand Up Toronto team! 🎉

12/25/2025

This Christmas, we’re grateful for the kindness that keeps our community going.

As food insecurity continues to rise across Toronto, your generosity has helped ensure families don’t face the season alone.

Whether you volunteered your time, donated food, supported our drives, or simply shared our mission, you brought comfort, dignity, and hope to our neighbours.

From all of us at Hand Up Toronto, thank you for lifting up families when it mattered most.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, and peaceful Christmas. ❤️

12/20/2025

Last‑Minute Gift Giving (With Purpose) 🌱
Running out of time doesn’t mean your gift has to feel rushed — or wasteful.
This season, last‑minute gifting can still be thoughtful, meaningful, and aligned with values like sustainability and giving back.

🌍 Choose experiences, not things
A shared meal, a walk, a museum visit, or a promise of time together creates memories without adding clutter or waste.

🎧 Digital & low‑waste gifts
Subscriptions, audiobooks, playlists, online classes, or e‑gift cards support mindful consumption while avoiding packaging altogether.

🍪 Homemade with intention
Baked goods, a home‑cooked meal, or a favorite recipe written out uses what you already have and adds a deeply personal touch.

🛍️ Support ethical & local
If you do buy something, choose small, useful items from local makers, social enterprises, or brands with ethical and sustainable practices.

At its heart, gift‑giving isn’t about spending more — it’s about caring more.
Choosing charity‑focused and sustainable gifts is a simple way to show love for people and the planet.

At Hand Up Toronto, our mission is to end food insecurity by providing accessible, healthy food to those in need. We work closely with volunteers and local organizations to ensure that every family has the resources they need to thrive. Support our cause today!