At The Stop Community Food Centre, we know that food insecurity doesn’t exist in isolation. While access to healthy food is essential, many community members are also navigating challenges related to income, housing, healthcare, and social assistance. That’s why The Stop’s Community Advocacy Program (CAP) exists—to help people address the root causes of food insecurity […]
A Season of Nourishment and Connection Written by Promi Nahar The holiday season at The Stop looks different than you might expect. Yes, there are festive decorations and the hum of activity, but what really fills our space isn’t just the extra food hampers or seasonal donations. It’s the conversations, familiar faces, and the moments when someone walks in looking worn down and […]
This fall, our Be(Come) Your Own Advocate (BYOA) program runs in a shorter 8-week format, but the learning, laughter, and connection have been anything but short. We welcomed nine new participants to the circle, and on November 18, several familiar faces from the Spring 2025 cohort rejoined to complete their journey. The result? A blended […]
Written by Promi Nahar The Stop is proud to introduce our Monthly Donor Program under the name Good Food Circle, a name that reflects our belief that good food is not only a human right but also a shared experience and a foundation for belonging. Good Food Circle members are part of a growing community that […]
September was Hunger Action Month, a reminder that food insecurity isn’t just numbers on a page, it’s children in our own city going to bed hungry. You may have heard the harsh statistics by now: in Toronto, 1 in 10 people rely on food banks every month. But did you also know that nearly a […]
On July 30, 2025, The Stop was thrilled to welcome 66 bright high school students and 10 dedicated support staff from the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public Health’s summer camp to our Green Barn. This three-day camp, hosted by the Dalla Lana School, is designed to spark curiosity and inspire youth to […]
We’re excited to share some good news with our community — after 10 months away, The Stop Community Food Centre’s drop-in meal services returned home to our regular location at 1884 Davenport Rd. on Tuesday, April 22. We will once again be serving our neighbours from the space we know and love. This move marks […]
Written by Helena PamicSenior Volunteer Coordinator Volunteering at The Stop is a rewarding way to give back to your community, and increasing access to healthy food for those in need. As a volunteer-driven organization, we rely on 150-200 volunteers each year to help run dozens of programs focused on food, community building, urban agriculture, and […]
Food Insecurity Declared an Emergency in Toronto On 27th January 2025 Mayor Olivia Chow declared food insecurity an emergency in Toronto, and for those of us at The Stop Community Food Centre, this feels like a moment we’ve been waiting for. Every day, we witness the human impact food insecurity has on our neighbours, friends, […]
Written by Joanna Pawelkiewicz Community Advocacy Senior Coordinator The Stop developed Community Action Training (CAT) in 2012 to engage community members by empowering them to frame their experience of living on a low income within a broader economic and political context. The architects of CAT wanted to challenge shame and internalized stigma surrounding poverty and help […]
