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
24 organizations are listed here for food help, food banks and food events in toronto. 24 of them publish a way to approach them, and together they are in 93 online spaces.
Ways to approach them: 24 have office phone, 19 have organization email, 11 have volunteer page, 7 have application form, 5 have contact page.
Where they are: 27 on Website, 13 on Instagram, 12 on Facebook, 10 on YouTube, 9 on Newsletter, 8 on X.
Every fact was read from the organization’s own pages and carries the date it was read. Nothing here was taken from a platform that forbids it.
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
Checked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Must meet the financial-need criteria; Can use the food bank once per month.
Call 647-781-7594Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
For: Seniors, and adults who live with a disability, have a long-term illness, are recovering from surgery or...
Ongoing.
Call 2-1-1Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
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
Checked on September 30, 2026
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
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
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
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
For: Anyone who needs food: no proof of ID or financial status is needed and you can come once a week; delivery is...
Call 416-532-2375Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Students at Toronto schools with a program; Open to all, whether or not you can pay.
Runs every school day during the school year.
Call 416-797-1013Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 4, 2026
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
Checked on October 8, 2026
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
You likely qualify if: High school students; No minimum age for food drives.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 2, 2026
You likely qualify if: Refugees and migrants needing support; All services are free of charge.
Call 416-469-9754Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 5, 2026
For: People in Toronto who need free groceries or a meal; the website does not list an area limit, ID rule or income...
Call 416-203-3011Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
For: People who need food; households living in its catchment area (north of Bloor, south of St.
Call 416-652-7867Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Homeless or at risk of homelessness; In Toronto.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 311Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
About $733 a month
You likely qualify if: You live in Ontario; You are in a crisis or emergency; You lack money for food and housing.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
ApplySend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 6, 2026
You likely qualify if: Not enough money for basic living costs; Live in Toronto with status in Canada; Aged 18 or...
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Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 1-888-999-1142Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 8, 2026
You likely qualify if: Woman or gender-diverse adult; No referral needed.
Free. Never pay anyone to apply.
Call 416-926-9762Send to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
You likely qualify if: Anyone in need; No payment needed.
Open the official pageSend to someone who needs thisChecked on October 9, 2026
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