Maria is one of our Program Support Coordinators at #DailyBreadTO . She assists our network of 132 member agencies & 207 food #programs each day & onboards new programs so that they can better provide emergency #foodaccess to those they serve. Thank you, Maria 💛 #MeetTheTeam

ICYMI: #DailyBreadTO is hiring a #GeneralAccountant . If you or someone you know has finance experience & would like to support our team with the accounts payable cycle, we encourage you to learn more & apply before the May 15 deadline ➡️ bit.ly/3QpfVrA #Jobs

We're highlighting the team from Home Depot Canada this #thankfulThursday . As regular #volunteers throughout the year, they've helped sort over 16,000 lbs of food & donated $10,000 to support those facing #foodinsecurity . Thank you 💛 Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3HKf3JH

While we continue to advocate for increased funding for the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit , here is what we anticipate will happen over the next year before we see the first CDB payment.

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REMINDER 📢 Our young professionals #networking event will be taking place on May 18 at 12 pm for an intro to cupcake decorating. Connect with other like-minded individuals while supporting #community & learning new culinary skills! Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4ahU4JH #Events

Daily Bread's on-site food bank is #hiring a #ClientSupportWorker .

This role provides information & referral services to our #foodbank clients, especially those who are Ukrainian speaking. The application deadline is May 14. Click to learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3UE2J3I #Jobs

May is Celiac Awareness Month. There's always a need for gluten-free products at your local food bank – see this list of gluten-free items that are most needed, compiled by The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.

Look for the Celiac Canada Gluten-Free logo when purchasing products to donate.

Emmarine recently came to #Canada from Uganda, leaving everything behind for a brighter future. Despite having job experience & a degree, she was unable to find work & worried about where her next meal would come from. Learn her story: bit.ly/4aT5NzP #BlogPost #FoodBank

Thank you to Cascades for their #donation of a year's worth of cardboard, which we use a lot of in our daily operations. They recently #volunteered & sorted over 1,000 lbs of granola into the boxes they supply! Thank you, Cascades 💛 bit.ly/3T9MXNa #ThankfulThursday

We're grateful to the team at Oasis Dufferin Community Centre & the support they offer. Their programming includes a #foodbank , #communitydinner & more, and incorporates a focus on nutrition & healthy eating & its impact on our overall health. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3UjJ74B #AgencyProfile

'It needs to be something that is in policy, something that is in government laws and regulations to ensure that every Canadian can thrive in community.' - Neil Hetherington

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What began as a random act of kindness changed the trajectory of the Pick family, resulting in the Remembering Otto and Marie Pick Charitable Foundation, and the donation of nearly $40,000 in support of #DailyBreadTO . Read more here 👉 bit.ly/3UchBG8 #FoodBank #Donor

Yesterday, #DailyBreadTO CEO Neil Hetherington joined students from UCC_Community as the annual Barton Lecture Series speaker. He spoke about the impact of supporting #community through food raising, but most importantly, how to use our voices to affect #change 💛 #WeAreDailyBread

We're #hiring a #GeneralAccountant to join our team at #DailyBreadTO ! If you or someone you know is looking for an opportunity to work in #finance & support the accounts payable cycle, we encourage you to learn more & apply. The deadline is May 15 ➡️ bit.ly/3QpfVrA #Jobs

'It is imperative that this program helps people wtih disabilities live above the poverty line.'

Neil Hetherington, Daily Bread Food Bank CEO

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'This needs to be something that is in [gov't] policy...so every Canadian can thrive in community,' said #DailyBreadTO CEO Neil Hetherington, regarding the Statistics Canada data that nearly 23% of Canadians faced #foodinsecurity in 2022 via CTV News bit.ly/3Uk0fr1 #FoodBank

23% of Canadians are Food Insecure! up from 16% just 4 years ago. Ottawa Food Bank describes the unsustainable nature of government dependence on food charity with DailyBreadFoodBank pushing for long term systemic changes.
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We want to extend a BIG thank you to our recent student #volunteers from Thistletown Collegiate Institute. This school community is cultivating a culture of care & support for others, inspired by the legacy of former Toronto District School Board educator, Ruth Ann Whipp 🫶 #GiveBack #CommunityChampions