Food insecurity continues to rise in the City of Toronto. More than 1 in 10 Torontonians are now turning to food banks to make ends meet.
Amid crushing rent and food prices, and an unsustainable cost of living, our neighbours are struggling to meet their most basic needs. But thanks to an unwavering community of supporters like you — who have joined us in the fight to end hunger — we continue to meet the needs of the community.
See the impact of your support through the numbers below.
3,756,271 food bank visits
The number of times clients visited a Daily Bread member food bank in 2024, a 26% increase over the previous year and more than 4.5 times pre-pandemic numbers.
41.1 million lbs
The amount of food Daily Bread distributed to its member agencies in 2024, nearly 10 million lbs more than the year prior.
12 new programs
The number of food programs added to the Daily Bread network last year to service the growing need:
- January: Living Word Assembly of God Church’s food bank became a Daily Bread member agency
- March: Capstone Community Bible Church volunteers approached Daily Bread to support the creation of Norseman Community Food Bank
- March: Spadina Fort York Community Care opened their newest food bank program under the Daily Bread umbrella, Waterfront Food Bank
- May: Toronto East SDA Church opened an on-site food bank where neighbours can shop weekly
- June: Tropicana Community Services opened the Tropicana Community Food Bank in partnership with Daily Bread
- June: The Midaynta-Capri Food Bank opened to serve the high-needs area at a Toronto Community Housing complex in North Etobicoke
- August: West Hill Community Support Program opened a new location, thanks to a Daily Bread startup grant
- September: The Loyan Foundation successfully launched their new food bank program at Eglinton and Martin Grove
- September: Replacing the nearby YMCA program that recently closed, Grace CRC McCowan Food Bank opened near Scarborough Town Centre
- November: Under the leadership of Frontline Connections, the market-style Friendship Food Program launched in the Scarlett Woods community
- December: In partnership with WoodGreen, St. Hildas launched a program to serve residents who live in supportive housing
- December: Christie Ossington Neighbourhood Centre opened a new food bank at their Bloor location, which already offered an extensive meal program and drop-in services
Thank you so much for your steadfast support in the fight to end hunger in Toronto. To continue your impact, consider making a donation today.
