Beyond Food: How The Stop Helps People Build Stability and Navigate Complex Systems in Toronto

At The Stop Community Food Centre, we know that food insecurity doesn’t exist in isolation. While access to healthy food…

What the Holidays Mean at The Stop

A Season of Nourishment and Connection Written by Promi Nahar Community member smiling and holding a food hamper at The…

Be(Come) Your Own Advocate (BYOA): Strengthening Self-Advocacy One Story, One Skill, One Session at a Time

     Participants at the BYOA program This fall, our Be(Come) Your Own Advocate (BYOA) program runs in a shorter…

Introducing the Good Food Circle: Building Community Through Food, Every Month

Introducing the Good Food Circle: Building Community Through Food, Every Month      Written by Promi Nahar The Stop’s Food Bank Team…

Child Hunger: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore

Child Hunger: A Crisis We Can’t Ignore September was Hunger Action Month, a reminder that food insecurity isn’t just numbers…

High school students explore food justice at The Stop’s Green Barn 

High school students explore food justice at The Stop’s Green Barn    On July 30, 2025, The Stop was thrilled…

The Stop’s Drop-In Meal Services Are Coming Home to 1884 Davenport Rd.

  We’re excited to share some good news with our community — after 10 months away, The Stop Community Food…

Build, Nourish, Grow: Volunteer at The Stop

  Written by Helena Pamic Senior Volunteer Coordinator   Volunteering at The Stop is a rewarding way to give back…

A Turning Point for Toronto

  Food Insecurity Declared an Emergency in Toronto   On 27th January 2025 Mayor Olivia Chow declared food insecurity an…

Introducing Be(come) Your Own Advocate

Written by Joanna Pawelkiewicz  Community Advocacy Senior Coordinator     The Stop developed Community Action Training (CAT) in 2012 to engage…