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What's New
Daily Bread Food Bank is hiring
The Development Department at Daily Bread is looking for an exceptional Development Officer, Corporate and Foundation Giving, to implement a comprehensive program in the area of corporate gifts and sponsorship, foundation gifts, employee volunteerism and giving.
This is a one-year contract covering a maternity leave. The deadline for applications has been extended to Monday, September 13, 2010. For more information on this position or how to apply, click here.Short-term changes recommended for welfare
The Social Assistance Review Advisory Council (SARAC) was appointed by the Government of Ontario and had a two-fold mandate: submit recommendations to the Minister of Community and Social Services regarding the scope and terms of reference for a review of Ontario's social assistance system and advise the Minister of Community and Social Services regarding possible short-term changes to social assistance rules that would improve the program for beneficiaries without adding substantial costs. The Council was chaired by Daily Bread Executive Director Gail Nyberg, and included Research Director Michael Oliphant. The full report was released in June 2010 and has recommendations for conducting a review of Ontario's income security system, focusing on six "strategies for reform." The short-term changes were originally submitted in February 2010. Four of the thirteen recommendations were announced by Minister Meilleur alongside the provincial budget in March 2010. Both reports can be downloaded here, including the Recommendations for Short Term Rule Changes for 2010.
Spread the Feeling Tour
UPDATE: Goal reached! Over 20,000 hugs have been given and over 20,000 jars of Kraft peanut butter will be donated to Daily Bread Food Bank as a result. Thank you to everyone who sent a virtual hug or came out to Ontario Place on Saturday to hug a bear. Having already hit Halifax and Quebec City, the Spread the Feeling Tour will be arriving in Toronto on Saturday July 24th with the Kraft Peanut Butter bears giving out free hugs at Ontario Place. In exchange for every free hug, Kraft Peanut Butter will donate one 500 gram jar of peanut butter to Daily Bread Food Bank. The goal this year is to raise 20,000 hugs and donate 20,000 jars of peanut butter. With donations down during the summer this is an easy and fun way to help out those in need in Toronto. The bears will be there from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. but if you can't make it down to Ontario Place on Saturday, you can also give a virtual hug to family and friends online at www.kraftpeanutbtter.com. For every hug given online, another jar of peanut butter will be donated.
Food bank usage in GTA continues to rise
Daily Bread Food Bank released early statistics from the annual survey of food bank clients across the Greater Toronto Area. Despite an improving economy, food banks in the GTA reported a 15 per cent increase in client visits, a new report from Daily Bread Food Bank finds. The Hunger Snapshot released today shows a total of 1,187,000 visits to food banks from April 2009 to March 2010. This is the largest one year increase since social assistance rates were cut 21.6 per cent in the mid-1990s. Find out more by clicking on the links below.
Daily Bread Food Bank presents:
Daily Bread Food Bank presents: At the Table... Why are so many people still using food banks when the economic crisis is nearing an end? What is the cause? Why should we still care about poverty? From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. next Thursday (June 3) , Daily Bread Food Bank is bringing together an economist, a food bank agency support worker and a member of the People's Review of social assistance for an enlightening, educating and though provoking discussion on these questions and more. Space is limited. To register for a ticket to this free event, or to find out more, please click here: http://dailybreadatthetable.eventbrite.com.
Join the Hunger Challenge
In addition to the food donated during drives, Daily Bread also buys food to make up for any shortfalls in donations, and provide perishable items such as fresh fruits and vegetables in our hampers when possible. We challenge you to help us cover our food bill this summer by signing up your team or company and fundraising by clicking on the Hunger Challenge banner. 100% of funds raised will go towards purchasing eggs, tuna, fresh fruits and vegetables, peanut butter and hamper boxes.
Spring Drive reached its goal!
Thanks to your generosity, Daily Bread Food Bank managed to reach its goals of $250,000 and 250,000 lbs of food for this year’s Spring Drive. Read the media release here.
Spring Drive extended to April 17th
With less than half of the food donated that Daily Bread Food Bank needs, Daily Bread has extended its Spring Drive to Saturday, April 17th to try and reach its goals. Originally expected to end this week, the Spring Drive has only seen 78,000 lbs of food and $70,000 donated - a far cry from the 250,000 lbs and $250,000 that Daily Bread needs. Read the media release here.
Help us raise 250,000 lbs of food and $250,000.
- Donate online
- Mail us a cheque, made out to Daily Bread Food Bank, to 191 New Toronto Street, Toronto, Ontario M8V 2E7.
- Call us at 416-203-0050 to make a credit card donation over the phone.
- Donate nutritious, non-perishable food at your local fire hall. Donation bins will also be available at Loblaws, Loblaw Great Food, valu-mart, No Frills or Real Canadian Superstore in the GTA until April 17th as well.
- Most needed food items include: baby formula and food, beans and lentils, soup, dried pasta and sauce, rice, peanut butter, canned fish and meat or canned fruits and vegetables.
- Text HUNGER to 45678 to make a donation of $5 right now.
- Join our Spring Challenge! Learn more by clicking on the Spring Challenge banner to the left.
Volunteer for Spring Public Food Sorts
There are two Public Food Sorting days happening this year as part of our annual Spring Drive. Sign up for either Saturday, April 3 or Monday April 5. Space fills up quickly, so book as soon as possible. You can book by calling our main reception 416-203-0050 during regular business hours and let them know you want to sign up for the Public Sort. There are two shifts available on each day. Choose either the morning shift from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. or the afternoon shift from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Groups are welcome! Please note: Children ages 8-14 require adult accompaniment (an adult over 18 years of age)and waiver form signed by a parent or guardian.(1 adult per 3 children).