Access to Food: The Role of Food Banks in Our Communities

Access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right, yet many individuals and families across our communities struggle to meet this essential need. Food banks play a critical role in bridging that gap, providing emergency food support to those facing financial hardship, unemployment, housing insecurity, or other challenges.

Food insecurity affects health, dignity, and overall quality of life. By supporting and raising awareness about food banks, we help ensure that everyone—regardless of their circumstances—has the opportunity to live with dignity and security. Below we have created a list of local food banks within the communities we serve.

 

Toronto

• North York Harvest Food Bank

  • Address: 116 Industry St, Toronto, ON M6M 4L8

  • Phone: 416-635-7771 ext. 4600

  • Email: referrals@northyorkharvest.com

• Salvation Army – North York Temple

  • Address: 25 Centre Ave, Toronto, ON M2M 2L4

  • Phone: 416-225-7968 ext. 228

• Society for the Living Food Bank

  • Address: Oakdale Community Centre, 350 Grandravine Dr, Toronto, ON M3N 1J4

  • Phone: 416-746-0388

• Rhema Christian Ministries – The Store House

  • Address: 995 Arrow Rd, Toronto, ON M3J 3L6

  • Phone: 416-496-1794 ext. 0

• Oasis Dufferin Community Centre

  • Address: 1219 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6H 4C2

  • Phone: 416-536-4431

Brampton

• Langar Seva Meal and Support Services

  • Address: 8054 Torbram Rd, Brampton, ON L6T 3T2

  • Phone: 416-628-7041

Mississauga

• Food Banks Mississauga

  • Address: 4544 Eastgate Parkway, Mississauga, ON L4W 3W6

  • Phone: 905-270-5589

• St. Mary’s Food Bank

  • Coopers Location:

    • Address: 5715 Coopers Ave, Unit 12, Mississauga, ON L4Z 2C7

    • Phone: 905-890-0900

  • Dundas Location:

    • Address: 1699 Dundas Street East, Mississauga, ON L4X 1L5

    • Phone: 905-238-9008

  • Streetsville Location:

    • Address: 6277 Mississauga Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1A7

    • Phone: 905-286-9987