About Us
Our mission is to make sure that nobody goes hungry and everyone has access to nutritious food.
We achieve our mission through three key pillars: Food & Personal Care Support, Community Engagement and Donations.
Food & Personal Care Support
We strive to provide essential food assistance and some personal care items to those in need, fostering a sense of community and support among our members. Our goal is to ensure that NOBODY GOES HUNGRY and that everyone has access to nutritious food.
Community Engagement
The Bloor West Food bank strongly believes in the power of community. We rely on a dedicated team of volunteers. We also actively engage with with local businesses, schools and organizations creating a strong network of support that significantly amplifies our efforts to combat food insecurity. In addition, these partnerships help promote overall well-being and contribute to building a stronger, more resilient community. Moreover, through collaboration and shared resources, we can ensure that more individuals and families have access to nutritious food and the support they need to thrive.
Donation Impact
Every donation – whether it is financial support or food and product donations – makes a meaningful impact on our community. Your support enables us to stock essential food items, keep our shelves full for families in need, maintain our facilities, and sustain our mission to alleviate hunger.
Meet the Leadership Team
Karen is one of the Founders and a Coordinator at the Bloor West Food Bank. After a career in HR, Karen has been an avid volunteer in Toronto and while living overseas. Karen is devoted to bringing the community together to help tackle food insecurity. Witnessing the power of community has been inspiring and motivates her to see what more we can do to be there for our clients.
Mary Anne is one of the co-founders of the Bloor West Food Bank. Professionally she works as a film and television producer in the GTA, currently producing a feature film. Originally born in Vancouver, Mary Anne relocated to Toronto twelve years ago. She looks forward to finding ways to bring additional services to our Food Bank clients at our new Jane Street location.
Maggie joined the Bloor West Food Bank as a volunteer in 2021 and quickly became an important part of the Coordinator team. She has long been committed to community service, previously volunteering with youth-focused sports and community organizations. Maggie helps oversee day-to-day food bank operations and supports the over 70 volunteers who make the food bank possible each week. She especially values the chance to connect with clients, sharing a smile and a quick chat whenever the busy day allows.
Financial Statements
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The Bloor West Food Bank acknowledges that it operates on the traditional territory of many Indigenous peoples, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinaabe, the Haudenosaunee, and the Wendat Nations. We offer this recognition with respect and gratitude, and we honour the enduring presence of Indigenous peoples. This acknowledgement reflects our shared responsibility to care for one another and our community.