The crisis isn’t over yet
When COVID-19 first hit our communities, food banks were faced with a range of new challenges. With the support of people and organizations like you, Feed Ontario took action through our new pre-packed Emergency Food Box Program. Together, we were able to send hundreds of truckloads of food out to communities across Ontario.
But it’s not over yet. Our past experience in helping communities manage and overcome crises tells us that the impact of this pandemic will continue to be felt for years to come. But our emergency response has shown us the resiliency of our food banks and province. And just as food banks will continue to be there to support their communities, we’ll be there to continue to support them through Operation Community Regeneration.
How we’re supporting food banks
FeedON – Replenish
We are growing our fresh food donation programs, launching our new Full Shelves Program to provide more food staples and PPE, developing our Northern Food Strategy in partnership with communities, and investing in new food production lines exclusively for Ontario’s food bank network.
Feed Possibility – Renew
We will invest in capacity-building, resources, and knowledge-sharing to help food banks adapt to our new normal and keep clients, volunteers, staff, and their communities safe.
Feed Change – Strengthen Resilience
We will strengthen our collective resilience through evidence-based solutions that provide lasting support to our province’s most vulnerable and ensure that communities are prepared for the future.
Donate Funds
Together, we’ve already provided millions of meals, but the road to recovery has only just begun. Operation Community Regeneration will help ensure Ontario’s food banks have the resources they need to continue to help our province recover and thrive.
Learn More about Donating
For more information on how you can make a financial donation or partner with Feed Ontario, contact Rachel Dixon (Director, Development) at rachel@feedontario.ca or (416) 656-4100 ext. 2937.
Donate Food
You can help ensure food banks shelves and fridges remain full for those who need to turn to them for help by donating food or personal supplies. Individuals, retailers, restaurants, and caterers should contact their local food bank directly. Farmers, food producers, and wholesalers who want to make a large-scale food donation should contact Feed Ontario.