Daily Bread Food Bank

• Toronto food banks see record high visits during COVID-19 pandemic

  The 2021 'Who's Hungry' survey found that between April 1, 2020 and March 31, 2021, there were 1.45 million visits to Toronto food banks, marking the highest number of visits ever.

  Health

  Nov 15, 2021
  
• Food banks pivot to pandemic-friendly donation events to stock up at Thanksgiving

  Canadian food banks faced with a second pandemic-era Thanksgiving are counting on COVID-friendly donation events to keep the non-perishables rolling in.

  Canada

  Oct 10, 2021
  
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• GTA food banks kick off food drive events as demand rises through COVID-19 pandemic

  'As a result of COVID and so many industries downsizing, we’ve had over 167 per cent increase in new individuals accessing food at the food bank,' Mississauga's mayor said.

  Lifestyle

  Oct 9, 2021
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• COVID-19 expected to create ‘record year’ for food banks in Kingston region

  As the federal programs offsetting the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic wind down, local food banks say demand is expected to be higher than ever.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2020
• Food bank usage up in Toronto over summer due to instability caused by COVID-19: report

  The Daily Bread Food Bank says food bank visits grew by 22 per cent in June compared to the same period the year before, and then by 51 per cent in August compared to 2019.

  Health

  Nov 16, 2020
• Toronto plumber making Halloween candy chutes in support of Daily Bread Food Bank

  The chutes are meant to provide Halloween candy in a physically distanced yet fun way amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

  Health

  Oct 17, 2020
• Toronto-based food bank sees surge in clients amid pandemic-related food insecurity

  In a report published Wednesday, the Daily Bread Food Bank says the rate of new clients accessing its member food banks has more than tripled over the course of the crisis.

  Canada

  Jul 29, 2020
• Food banks’ demand surges amid COVID-19. Now they worry about long-term pressures

  Food Banks Canada says it expects demand during the pandemic to increase higher than it did during the 2008 recession.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
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• ‘We have 17 days’ worth of food’: COVID-19 affecting Toronto’s most vulnerable

  With the COVID-19 pandemic canceling a number of events and closing facilities, a couple of non-profits are joining forces to help the most vulnerable.

  Health

  Mar 14, 2020
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• Toronto paramedics kick off spring food drive at St. Patrick’s Day parade

  Volunteers from paramedic services and the Daily Bread Food Bank are collecting food and cash donations for the sixth year in a row as part of the parade's activities.

  Canada

  Mar 10, 2019