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 […]
This December and throughout the next year, we will be celebrating The Stop’s 40th Anniversary. As we reach this milestone in our work, we take a moment to reflect on our history, the current challenges and the way forward. The Stop (formerly Stop 103) began with a parish priest and his wife, Campbell and […]
This piece was originally published in The Toronto Star. Facing a painfully long global health crisis along with increasing financial and social challenges over these past two years has not been easy. Most of us have been forced to find creative ways to keep our heads above water, avoid or overcome sickness, keep our sources of income, […]
We’re so excited to welcome Shae as our new Executive Director! Shae was involved with The Stop for ten years before becoming Executive Director. She started as a volunteer, then as staff in our community programs, and eventually joined the board of directors. As an introduction to our community, Shae has shared what are […]
It is with great sadness that we are sharing with our community the passing of one of our community members, and Community Advocacy Program Mentor, Debbie Jenkins. Debbie was an amazing person: compassionate, patient, knowledgeable, and helpful to all our community and well-loved by all of her colleagues in the Advocacy Program, the Tax Clinic […]
We’re pleased to share some exciting news: The Stop Community Food Centre has integrated with our long-time partner Wychwood Open Door! Wychwood Open Door is a daytime drop-in centre that has served the St. Clair West area since 1986. Their small team serves over 40,000 nutritious meals each year, while offering vital programs like life […]
