Community Conversation about Food Security
Schedule
Mon, 03 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1470 Gerrard St E, Toronto, ON M4L 2A3, Canada | Toronto, ON
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DID YOU KNOW THAT 1 in 10 TORONTONIANS NOW RELY ON FOOD BANKS?*Food insecurity is rising in every corner of the city because of systemic barriers, economic inequality, and policy failure.
This educational event is an opportunity to learn about the root causes of food insecurity in Toronto. Together, we'll explore how communities can move beyond charity toward food justice — advocating for change that nourishes bodies and dignity alike.
Our hope is that this gathering will spark the formation of a working group focused on food justice advocacy in the east end and beyond.
🥗SPEAKERS🥗
🥕 Ryan Galloway, Resource Manager to Nourish East End
🍎 Peter Tabuns, MPP Toronto-Danforth
🥐 Bhumika Jhamb, Senior Advocacy & Engagement Specialist for Daily Bread Food Bank
🍇 volunteers from Nourish East End
Hosted by Rev. Bri-anne Swan, East End United Regional Ministry
🥗PROGRAM🥗
⏰ Speakers discussing the current state of food security in Toronto, barriers to food security, mutal aid models of care, what might make a difference? (50 min)
⏰ Conversation with panelists and those with lived experience, plans for how the community can come together to support the advocacy efforts that are already happening in the city (a future meeting)(30-40 min)
🥗DONATIONS🥗
EEURM's outreach programs Nourish East End (Food Bank & Community Dinners) and Out of the Cold (hot meal & overnights) would gladly receive donations of:
🍜 Pop top soups, as opposed to cans that require a can opener.
🥣 Cereals
🍎 snacks and treats
👖 Men’s pants
🥾 Winter boots
🧥 Winter jackets
🩲 Women’s underwear (new only, please)
🩸 Maxi pads (not tampons)
🛀🏾 Bath towels (large, body-sized)
And...of course, each of our programs can use cash donations as well.
💸 Nourish: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/72206
💸 OOTC: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/71360
To ensure your contributions meet the needs of our guests:
👍🏼 Clothing must be in excellent used condition — freshly laundered, free of rips, stains, or damage (all zippers and buttons working).
👎🏼 Please don’t donate dress clothes, summer clothes, household items, or children’s clothing
👎🏼 Please don’t donate EXPIRED canned food (yes, this sometimes happens)
🥗ACCESSIBILITY🥗
Our building has a lift. You can find the lift off of Rhodes Avenue. If you ring the bell, a volunteer or staff member will come to assist you.
🥗LOCATION🥗
Our Glen Rhodes Campus at the East End Food Hub is located at 1470 Gerrard Street East, near Coxwell Avenue. We are easily reached by the 22 Coxwell Bus and the 506 Street Car (that runs along Gerrard Street).
Street parking is available for a on Gerrard Street (💰), and on neighbourhood side streets.
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❤️🔥There's something happening here!❤️🔥
East End United Regional Ministry is an Affirming (🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ positive) community of faith, part of the United Church of Canada.
You can find us at our Eastminster Campus at the Danforth Multifaith Commons (310 Danforth Avenue) and our Glen Rhodes Campus at the East End Food Hub (1470 Gerrard Street East).
We operate an Out of the Cold program, offering hot meals and overnight accommodations, and Nourish East End, which runs a weekly market-style food bank and community dinners.
Instagram & Facebook: @eeuchurch
Website: www.eastendunited.ca
*(Source: “Who’s Hungry Report,” Daily Bread Food Bank, November 2024)
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