Reflections from Jean Niravong, volunteer at The Stop. Volunteering as a Garden Assistant with The Stop’s Green Barn Dig-In program has enriched my life and provided opportunities for growth and connection. When I arrived at The Stop eight months ago, I was going through a challenging time in my life dealing […]
Everyone, no matter their involvement with The Stop (food bank members, program participants, donors, volunteers, interested individuals) can be a member of The Stop. Members join us for our Annual General Meeting (AGM) and have the opportunity to learn more about our work in person. All you have to do is to support […]
Making and managing donations to The Stop has never been easier. You may have noticed that we revamped our online donation platform here at The Stop. Contributions made through our website still go towards sustaining our vital programs—only now, supporters of The Stop have the ability to make changes to their donations […]
After one of our most challenging years yet, we are proud to present our 2022/2023 Impact Report. Read on to hear more about the issues facing our community, the programs that we run, and the impact that The Stop is having in our West Toronto neighbourhood. Read About Our Impact The […]
The Mashkikii;aki’ing* Garden, located at Hillcrest Park in Tkaronto**, is a sacred and ceremonial space led by Native Men’s Residence (Na-Me-Res) and grown through their partnership with The Stop Community Food Centre. The garden is a prioritized space for men of the Apaenmowineen (Having Confidence in Oneself) program at Na-Me-Res’ Sagatay transitional […]
Written by Rosa Duran, PhD student, Social Practice and Transformational Change Program, University of Guelph Meaningful social connections help foster a sense of belonging and community. When we are open to sharing, listening, and hearing each other’s perspectives, we unlock opportunities to heal, support one another, and grow. The Wood for the […]
Food security is not just about getting enough to eat. Food is a social relation that constitutes a core pillar of our quality of life. Food connects us to our (and others’) culture, to our environment, and to each other. One of the most ancient and universal food social relations is the marketplace, which has […]
This piece was originally published in the Toronto Star. Have you ever had to turn away someone in need? On the day of the mayoral election, we hit a record at The Stop Community Food Centre: we served more than 290 lunches to our community — a figure so unexpectedly high that we […]
Last December, The Stop reached a significant milestone: our 40th anniversary. For over four decades, we have been dedicated to increasing access to healthy food in Toronto in a way that goes beyond just providing emergency services. We are proud to be an integral part of the community, offering support, fostering health and togetherness, […]
Our last report outlined Canada’s 40-year high inflation rate and the devastating impact of the cost-of-living crisis on people experiencing poverty. Since then, the unprecedented demand for emergency food access services has only escalated as inflationary pressures, unaffordable housing, and insufficient income drive food insecurity to unparalleled levels. Our 2023 mid-year update, which […]
