Donors and Partners

The Outstanding Food Program award recognizes a community agency in Toronto that has made significant efforts to implement Rights-based practices within their program, to ensure all clients are served with dignity and respect in a welcoming and supportive environment. The Outstanding Food Program embodies inclusivity with a volunteer cohort that reflects the community they serve.

Fort York Food Bank

Ve'ahavta

MABELLEpantry by MABELLEarts

The Profound Community Impact award recognizes a food program committed to increasing food access to underserved communities. The recipient of this award deeply understands the needs of clients and has shown courage and resourcefulness in overcoming barriers to running a large food program.

Spadina Fort York Community Care

Feed Scarborough

Parkdale Community Food Bank

The Workplace Champion award recognizes an employee group who has raised awareness about food insecurity by organizing a workplace fundraiser, event, or campaign. The Workplace Champion mobilizes their employee base through innovative and impactful initiatives, resulting in a wider network of people committed to social change.

OECM

PAC Building Group

Enterprise

The Outstanding Philanthropist Award recognizes an individual, family or family foundation who has demonstrated strong commitment to supporting our vision to end hunger in Toronto through generous community activity, especially monetary contributions.

The Sprott Foundation

The Food Industry Trailblazer award recognizes a company from the food industry sector that has made outstanding contributions of most-needed food items to our programs. The Food Industry Trailblazer regularly invests in healthier communities by donating essentials to neighbours in need.

Riverside Natural Foods

Hello Fresh

Burnac Produce

The Commitment to Equity award recognizes a food program who demonstrates extraordinary efforts to maintain equity when serving clients. The recipient of this award shows great commitment to building trusting relationships with clients to understand their individual circumstances and meet their particular needs as best as possible.

Toronto People with AIDS Foundation

St. Stephen-in-the-Fields

The Stop Community Food Centre

The Community Leader award recognizes an individual or group who has raised awareness about food insecurity by creating and organizing a community fundraiser, event, or campaign. The Community Leader mobilizes support and engagement and shows leadership by creating a network of advocates for the cause.

The Chef Upstairs

Rockin' Raccoon Ride

CP Holiday Train

The Exceptional Volunteer Award recognizes an individual or group who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to Daily Bread’s mission through volunteerism. Our nominees have made a significant impact by donating their time, valuable skills, and expertise.

Karen Harris

Róisín Stewart

The Hammer Heads

The Harvest Hero award recognizes a local farm that has significantly alleviated hunger by donating fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need. The Harvest Hero has made extensive efforts to reduce food waste by redirecting surplus produce to low-income communities across the GTA.

UHC - Hub for Opportunities

A new award this year, the Champion of Change Award recognizes an individual or group who is committed to eliminating food insecurity and ending poverty in our city through strong research and public policy. The recipient of this award puts evidence into action to advance social change and works collaboratively to achieve the Right to Food in Canada.

ODSP Action Coalition

Dr. Michael Widener

Ontario for All/The Change Lab

The Corporate Leader award recognizes a company or corporate foundation that has demonstrated a commitment to corporate social responsibility by donating funds, employee volunteerism, and raising awareness of hunger and poverty issues in our city.

Takeda Canada

Orlando Corporation

Grant Thornton Foundation