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Daily Bread Food Bank is an A+ and five star-rated charity as rated by Charity Intelligence.
Client Visits
In 2022, Daily Bread member food banks saw over 1.5 million food bank visits.
This is a 21% increase compared to the year prior, and a 79% increase compared to 2020.
Food Distribution
In 2022, Daily Bread delivered over 18 million pounds of food – an 11% increase compared to the previous year.
Age | Census 2021 | Food Bank Users |
---|---|---|
0-19 | 19% | 28% |
20-44 | 39% | 42% |
45-64 | 26% | 22% |
65+ | 17% | 9% |
Household Type | Census 2021 | Food Banks |
---|---|---|
Single Individuals | 33% | 44% |
Couples / No Dependents | 20% | 13% |
Single Parent | 10% | 16% |
Two Parents | 23% | 20% |
Other | 14% | 6% |
Self-identified Race/Ethnicity | Census 2020 | Food Banks |
---|---|---|
Arab, Middle Eastern or West Asian | 4% | 8% |
Black | 10% | 18% |
East Asian | 13% | 10% |
First Nations | 1% | 3% |
Latin America | 3% | 9% |
South Asian or Indo-Caribbean | 14% | 13% |
Southeast Asian | 8% | 10% |
White | 44% | 27% |
Mixed | 2% | 2% |
Based on client food bank visits between April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, tracked in Link2Feed.
Based on the client food bank visits between April 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, tracked by clients’ postal codes, where available, in Link2Feed. (Note: tenant and drop-in food programs do not register clients through Link2Feed so are outside the scope of this geographic analysis.) The percent change was calculated by comparing to the same months in 2020-2021. Population data from the 2021 Statistics Canada Census.
Daily Bread is a member-based organization providing food to 193 food programs at 128 agencies across Toronto, including: food bank programs; meal, snack, tenant, breakfast and pre-natal programs. Click here to learn more.
Daily Bread provides a variety of training programs to our network of member agencies, including safe food handling, information and referral services, crisis prevention and anti-oppression practices.
In addition, Daily Bread provides information and referrals to connect clients to services such as dental and vision care, mental health, housing supports, newcomer settlement services, employment supports.
Operating from our distribution center at 191 New Toronto Street, the Community Meal Program provides nourishing, warm meals to families and individuals experiencing hunger, and those who may not benefit from traditional food bank service due to lack of access to a kitchen, cooking tools, or other barriers to food preparation. Alongside a nourishing dinner—and as part of a rights-based approach to service—this program also provides information and referrals services for guests who experience hardships beyond hunger and would benefit from additional resources relating to housing, employment and more.
Conducting in-depth, timely research is critical to Daily Bread Food Bank’s mission. Our advocacy strategy focuses in four key areas:
Each year, Daily Bread develops key research projects to advocate for systemic change to end poverty. Here are a few highlights:
Action to Impact:
In 2022, Daily Bread stepped up advocacy efforts to press for recognition of food as a human right. Here is a summary of what we accomplished:
Client Preferences Survey:
Daily Bread Food Bank follows a Rights-Based approach to food distribution and service. We believe client voices must inform organizational decisions. One of our key 2024 Strategic Goals is to ensure that all clients will have access to three days worth of food per weekly visit, based on redesigned offerings, guided by client preferences.
This past year, a client preferences survey was developed to gather information from member agencies about their community’s food needs. Over one thousand clients at thirty-one food banks were asked to complete this in-person survey to gather quantitative and qualitative data that will help inform decisions about the foods Daily Bread should be procuring.
Over the next two years, we will be undertaking a transformation in our food procurement and distribution practices to better align with client preferences where possible.
Canada’s Food Guide Servings Project:
The Canada’s Food Guide Servings Project supports Daily Bread Food Bank’s commitment to providing nourishing food that aligns with public health recommendations and provides context for which foods and beverages to procure, prioritize, and distribute.
This project addresses three specific goals:
The recommendations will apply to purchased foods, planned procurement, as well as donated foods.
Nutrition choices have a significant impact on health. Those facing food insecurity and low socio-economic status may have a disproportionate burden and increased risk of chronic health issues. A move towards nutritionally focused service will help to improve access to healthier food choices, address inequities in eating, and help to prevent nutrition-related health challenges.
Cold Chain Temperature Study:
As part of our commitment to providing quality, respectful, and dignified service at all food programs, a study was completed to assess all the steps in Daily Bread Food Bank’s cold chain. The goal of this study was to ensure the highest quality control when it comes to temperature storage requirements for various food products.
This study provided insights in the following areas:
Regular review and continuous improvement on current processes ensures food safety and high-quality products for clients visiting Daily Bread food programs.
July, 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022
*Revenue and Expenses illustrated before Other Items which includes investment income of $452,514 and an unrealized fair value gain (loss) on investments of ($2,188,787).
The wages and benefits paid to each of Daily Bread Food Bank’s full-time staff meet the requirements of the Ontario Living Wage Network. For more information, visit www.ontariolivingwage.ca.
Read our Annual Impact Report 2022
and audited financial statements.
Read our Annual Impact Report 2022 and audited financial statements.
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