Written by Kashfia Rahman I recently joined The Stop as a fresh staff member. On my first visit, I was met with welcoming faces and warm smiles. As I glided through the doors, visiting one program team to another and introducing myself, it took a short while for me to realize there is […]
an open letter For nearly forty-one years, The Stop has served food and fostered connections in our community. Today, we face a challenge that threatens to uproot this vital mission. At 1884 Davenport Road, The Stop Community Food Centre serves hundreds of free, nutritious meals to our community each day. Amounting […]
A conversation with Julia Ayearst, Certified Yoga Therapist, and Stephanie Cullen-Conroy, Community Registered Dietitian. Healthy Beginnings is The Stop’s perinatal program for new and expectant parents in our West Toronto community. The program runs weekly, offering a healthy meal, educational workshops, support from local health partners, food vouchers for our Good Food Market, […]
The Stop Farmers’ Market is looking for new vendors for the 2024-2025 season (beginning May/June) to sell at our year-round market! About The Stop Farmers’ Market Our year-round Farmers’ Market is open outdoors from May–October and indoors from November–April at Wychwood Barns Park (601 Christie St) every Saturday from 8 am–1 […]
With the start of the new year, we’re reflecting on all the work that we’ve accomplished in 2023 and where we’re heading in 2024. Despite the challenges over the past few years, we’ve managed to make a remarkable impact in our West Toronto neighbourhood thanks to tremendous support from our volunteers, donors, […]
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 […]
