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This is the new Daily Bread Food Bank logo. It features an illustration inspired by Inuit art, and represents abundance, life and diversity. The egg, apple and bread reflect how Daily Bread strives to provide their clients with nutritious food, while the vibrant person reminds us that Daily Bread are about people and signifies a feeling of optimism in their fight against hunger.

Location
191 New Toronto Street , Etobicoke, M8V 2E7
Contact
Phone: 416-203-0050 / Fax: 416-203-0049
Email: [email protected]
Web
http://www.dailybread.ca/
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Mission Statement
We collaborate with all to eliminate food insecurity, and advocate solutions to end poverty.
Vision Statement
To End Hunger in Our City
Charitable Status
Daily Bread is a registered charitable organization
Registered Charity Number: 11888 1549 RR0001

About the Daily Bread Food Bank

Daily Bread Food Bank is Toronto’s leader in the fight against hunger. Each month we serve almost 80,000 people in the GTA through our network of 160 member agencies and over 190 food relief programs. Member agencies run neighbourhood food banks where people come to access food hampers, as well as meal programs where people can access prepared meals such as soups or casseroles.

Daily Bread is non-partisan and all-inclusive. Supporters come from every income bracket, cultural background, faith group and walk of life. Whether informed by faith, social justice, or simply a sense of fairness, the one thing our supporters have in common is the moral belief that no one in Canada ought to go hungry.

By supporting Daily Bread - through a food donation during a food drive, a financial gift, volunteering on the annual survey or a special event, or by contacting your local politician about hunger in our communities - you are supporting the goal of a society in which everyone has enough food to eat.

Founding

Early in 1983, a number of concerned people began meeting to look at how to address the escalating poverty and hunger in Toronto. After much deliberation and consultation, it was decided that a centralized organization to solicit and distribute food was needed. This organization, although incorporated, was meant to be temporary as the founding group would continue to press for changes in public policy to alleviate the problem of hunger. The driving force in the beginnings, and the first Executive Director, was Sister Marie Tremblay, a member of the Sisters of St. Joseph, a Catholic order. Incorporation occurred in the fall and the first food was received at Christmas of 1983.

Staff and Volunteers

Daily Bread has a staff of approximately 50 people. Given the amount of food Daily Bread deals in (over 12 million pounds in 2006/07 fiscal year) and the record high number of people struggling with hunger, it is necessary to have a full time staff who work regular business hours to handle the load. It comes down to accountability and efficiency. Although they have some paid staff, Daily Bread is very much a volunteer powered organization. They keep salary costs down by having a large number of volunteers support their efforts in administrative positions, in their warehouse and sorting food. They couldn't do what they do without volunteer help.

The CEO is Neil Hetherington.

A notable former ED is Gerrard Kennedy who went on to become an Ontario Cabinet Minister and Federal Liberal leadership candidate.

Food Donations

Food donations, coming from the public and the food industry, are sorted and delivered to our member agencies. Agencies provide food relief programs, such as food banks and meal programs, for diverse members of our community. Clients are also offered advocacy support in resolving issues that may accompany hunger like access to social benefits, housing, immigration, and employment.

Mobilizing greater support, involvement and action

You help fight hunger! Daily Bread Food Bank links individuals, companies, schools and community groups together to end hunger and poverty in our community. Through on-going community financial and food donations, volunteerism and advocacy Daily Bread Food Bank can continue its important work.

Creating social change

Creating social change to reduce poverty through research, education and advocacy

Getting to the root causes of hunger is vital to solving the problem. Daily Bread develops innovative, practical government policies that reduce hunger and poverty. By conducting community-based research and gathering statistics through an annual survey of food bank clients, Daily Bread Food Bank creates reports that increase public and political responsiveness and encourages dialogue about the issues of hunger and poverty.

Vision - End Hunger in our City

Vision - End Hunger In Our City

Mission - We collaborate with all to eliminate food insecurity, and advocate solutions to end poverty.

Values

 

 

 

Rights Based: We believe that food is a human right.

Evidence-based:  Our actions are informed by evidence & form impactful solutions.

Creative: We continuously pursue new and refined solutions to serve the needs of our communities.

Equitable: We embrace diversity of thought and actions and prioritize voices of those affected by poverty.

Accountable: Commitments we make are commitments we keep.

 

Our Strategic Priorities

Distribute Food

 

Execute best in class collection and distribution of quality food through member agencies.

Activate Our City

 

Provide inspiring opportunities for everyone to participate in our mission through giving, volunteering and advocating.

Advocate

 

Mobilize communities to advocate for system changes that will positively impact those experiencing poverty.

 

 

Member Agencies

Daily Bread Food Bank provides food to more than 160 community-based agencies across the GTA.

These agencies run more than 190 food relief programs including our network of neighbourhood food banks and meal programs.

Agencies are as diverse as the clients they serve. At each, staff and volunteers work tirelessly to meet their community's need for food, support services and advocacy. Below is the most current list available.

Associate Members

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