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, […]
