Second Harvest
You likely qualify if: Age 16 or older; Not doing court-appointed volunteer hours.
Call 416-408-2594Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Food help, food banks and food events in Toronto on YouTube
10 of the places for food help, food banks and food events in toronto are on YouTube.
The link is on each one’s page.
Daily Bread Food Bank
You likely qualify if: Usually aged 18 or older; Can volunteer in person in south Etobicoke.
Call 416-203-0050Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Daily Bread Food Bank - Find Food locator (Programs by Location)
Call 416-203-0050Send to someone who needs thisChecked on September 30, 2026
National Zakat Foundation (NZF) Canada
You likely qualify if: In financial hardship and short on essential needs; Muslim and living in Canada.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1.888.693.2203Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
Second Harvest - Volunteer hours for high school students (age 16+)
You likely qualify if: High school students aged 16 and over; Event volunteers must be 19+.
Roles run year-round; for example Food Sort Team Leader shifts are 3 hours, Tuesday to Thursday.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
FoodShare Toronto
For: Community groups, schools and agencies in Toronto that want to start a market, garden or food program, and...
Call 416-363-6441Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
FoodShare Toronto - Teen volunteers (ages 14+ with a parent permission form)
You likely qualify if: Ages 14 to 18 with a parent's permission; Under 14: come with a parent or teacher.
Almost all shifts are Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, plus a few special events.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
Muslim Welfare Canada (MWC)
You likely qualify if: Not a food bank recipient; Able to give a police record check if 18 or older; 18 or older, or...
Call (416) 754-8116Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Muslim Welfare Canada - Food Bank program
Call (416) 754-8116Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
Scarborough Food Security Initiative (Feed Scarborough)
For: Anyone who needs help with food (the food bank page says it serves anyone, no appointment needed); home...
Call 416-936-3975Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
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