North York Harvest Food Bank

North York Harvest Food Bank An independent, charitable organization, North York Harvest envisions a community where all members are able to meet their food needs.

North York Harvest Food Bank is the primary food bank for northern Toronto, distributing over 2.3 million pounds of food in last year through 77 community programs. We believe in dignified food access, empowering individuals and strengthening communities. This location is an office and distribution hub. To find your local food bank please visit www.northyorkharvest.com/food-program-locator

We're sad to see summer go, but we’re proud of all we achieved together this season! 🍊 🍅 Together we made healthy, fresh...
10/06/2026

We're sad to see summer go, but we’re proud of all we achieved together this season! 🍊 🍅

Together we made healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables more accessible, in addition to the essential non-perishable donations we serve every week.

In fact, thanks to community support and partnerships, we’re proud to share that 27% of ALL food served across our network is now fresh! That’s up from 20% just a year ago.

When we open our new Community Food Hub, it will include nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of refrigerated space, DRAMATICALLY increasing our ability to store and distribute fresh produce, dairy, and culturally relevant foods year-round!

No one should be priced out of fresh food. Read more at northyorkharvest.com/fresh-summer to see how providing access to a wider variety of food supports health, dignity, and choice.

Join our FoodReach team!FoodReach is a social enterprise of North York Harvest Food Bank. FoodReach seeks to enhance the...
10/05/2026

Join our FoodReach team!

FoodReach is a social enterprise of North York Harvest Food Bank. FoodReach seeks to enhance the purchasing power of our sector, fostering a long-term food solution, and fortifying Community Wealth-Building by offering affordable, reliable, and convenient access to quality wholesale food essentials to Toronto’s non-profit sector through a user-friendly online store and logistics services.

As a key member of the FoodReach team, the Administrative and Finance Associate supports the operational and financial administration of the social enterprise and its initiatives to further growth.

Key Qualifications:
✅1-2 year diploma, or equivalent experience, in accounting or bookkeeping
✅Excellent organizational and project management skills
✅Previous experience with Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable
✅Proficiency with QuickBooks or other accounting software
✅High proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and database systems

Visit northyorkharvest.com/careers to apply!

Deadline: 12pm Friday, October 16

A strong community is one where neighbours don't have to face hard times alone.Your gift helps keep North York Harvest F...
10/02/2026

A strong community is one where neighbours don't have to face hard times alone.

Your gift helps keep North York Harvest Food Bank's community food spaces stocked with nourishing food while providing a welcoming space for neighbours to find connection, support and resources.

And for a limited time, $1=$5, thanks to The Sprott Foundation. That means $20 becomes $100 of support.

This Thanksgiving, you can be the kind of neighbour who shows up, to help make sure everyone in our community can access the food they need.❤️

Make your gift today at northyorkharvest.com/fresh

North York Harvest Food Bank is looking for an experienced driver with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to join...
10/02/2026

North York Harvest Food Bank is looking for an experienced driver with a positive attitude and strong work ethic to join our team! 🚚

The Driver and Warehouse Associate ensures that all assigned deliveries and donation pickups are completed each day. They are responsible for the cleanliness, road-worthiness, and safe operation of any NYHFB vehicle they drive. When not driving, this position supports general warehouse operations by packing orders, loading/unloading deliveries, managing inventory, and assisting with other operational needs.

Learn more at northyorkharvest.com/careers

Interviews are being conducted on a rolling basis.

🗳️ The municipal election is coming up on October 26, and we're holding a Community Fair to help neighbours get the info...
10/01/2026

🗳️ The municipal election is coming up on October 26, and we're holding a Community Fair to help neighbours get the information they need to make their voices heard — and have fun doing it!

Join North York Harvest Food Bank and community partners on Friday, October 9 at Lawrence Heights Community Centre for a family-friendly day of food, music, games, and prizes!

Information tables about community resources will be available, and Toronto Elections will be on site to support eligible voters.

Ward 8 Eglinton-Lawrence residents can also join group transportation to the nearest advance voting location to vote early.

All are welcome! Stop by or RSVP at noticenorthyork.ca/communityfair2026

🗓️ Friday, October 9
⏰ 10:30 am–2 pm
📍 Lawrence Heights Community Centre, 5 Replin Road

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re reflecting on the connection between colonization, food, and sov...
09/30/2026

On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we’re reflecting on the connection between colonization, food, and sovereignty.

For Indigenous peoples, food sovereignty has been profoundly disrupted by colonization.

Colonial policies restricted and, in many cases, banned Indigenous peoples from hunting, harvesting, gardening and practicing cultural traditions connected to food. These policies disrupted access to traditional foods and contributed to the loss of knowledge passed down through generations.

Today, food insecurity and poverty disproportionately impacts Indigenous communities

Reconciliation through food sovereignty can look like:
🍅 Protecting Indigenous peoples’ rights to hunt, harvest, grow and access traditional foods
🍅 Supporting Indigenous-led food programs, organizations and knowledge-sharing
🍅 Making healthy, culturally appropriate food more accessible and affordable
🍅 Addressing the systemic barriers that contribute to poverty and food insecurity
🍅 Recognizing that Indigenous communities have always been leaders in creating and sustaining their own food systems

Indigenous-led initiatives are already doing this work. Today, we honour the truth, listen to Indigenous voices and recognize that reconciliation requires action, including action to support Indigenous food sovereignty.

Please note North York Harvest Food Bank will be closed today for learning and reflection on how we can contribute to reconciliation in our work and individually.

Today we unveiled our brand new truck, which will allow us to distribute 1 million more lbs. of food per year!🍅 Thanks t...
09/25/2026

Today we unveiled our brand new truck, which will allow us to distribute 1 million more lbs. of food per year!🍅

Thanks to a $200,000 capital grant from Ontario Trillium Foundation, North York Harvest Food Bank purchased a vehicle with a 24-ft. refrigerated body to accept and distribute more fresh food to thousands of community members facing food insecurity.

An important part of dignified food assistance is choice. Now, we'll be able to offer more fruits, vegetables, eggs, and dairy to expand food options even further to suit the cultural and dietary needs of our clients, while supporting health, dignity, and choice.

Thank you to our York South-Weston MPP Mohamed Firin for joining us to recognize the impact of this grant in helping North York Harvest address the food insecurity crisis.

In a few weeks, many Torontonians will be at a grocery store, gathering rosemary, potatoes, cranberries, all the good th...
09/21/2026

In a few weeks, many Torontonians will be at a grocery store, gathering rosemary, potatoes, cranberries, all the good things, and cooking with love for the people around their table.

For thousands of our neighbours, that moment is out of reach.

This Thanksgiving, you can help keep fresh, nourishing food within reach for 30,000 people who count on North York Harvest Food Bank every month.

And right now, your generosity goes further for our community. Thanks to The Sprott Foundation, every dollar you give will be matched four times over.

❤️ $1=$5, but only until October 31!

Give a special gift today, because everyone should be able to share good food with the people they love.

northyorkharvest.com/fresh

The affordability crisis is pushing more and more people into food insecurity every year.You're reading this because, li...
09/18/2026

The affordability crisis is pushing more and more people into food insecurity every year.

You're reading this because, like us, you believe everyone should have what they need to live and thrive in Toronto.

By supporting North York Harvest Food Bank, you're helping your neighbours today while we continue working towards long-term solutions to food insecurity.

Here's how you can help:

🍅Volunteer - Give the gift of time and enrich your connection to your community along the way!

🍅Donate - A gift to North York Harvest powers our programs that provide food support, community resources, employment pathways, advocacy platforms, and community wealth building. Give a one-time gift, or support your neighbours year-round for as little as $5 a month.

🍅Advocate - We need policy change at every level of government to address affordable housing, deficient income supports and decent work. Join NOTICE, a community-powered movement supported by North York Harvest. Together we're putting the drivers of hunger and poverty on NOTICE through rallies, petitions, deputations, and more to mobilize and fight for lasting change. Join a movement that won't be ignored at noticenorthyork.ca

Get involved today at northyorkharvest.com/get-involved

Address

116 Industry Street
Toronto, ON
M6M4L8

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14166357771

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