North York Harvest Food Bank
Join the North York Harvest Food Bank team in the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon and help us feed those in northern Toronto who are hungry!
Fundraise and participate with us in the run on October 16th. Our team's goal is to raise $50,000 in funds to support our 60 agencies and neighbourhood programs across northern Toronto. All donations will help North York Harvest distribute the 1.8 million pounds of food we need this year to feed individuals and families.
Who we help with what we do
North York Harvest provides groceries to families, newcomers to Canada, seniors, the disabled and all northern Toronto residents who have one thing in common: hunger is a daily reality. Our emergency food services are there for those who are the most vulnerable. Families with children comprise 54 per cent of the population who need us.
How we do it
Year round, refrigerated trucks leave our distribution centre to collect donated food from corporate, community, health and religious groups, schools, fire halls, grocery stores, food manufacturers, food distributors and farms. All collected food is sorted by teams of dedicated volunteers from caring businesses, schools, families and the surrounding neighbourhoods. Food is then delivered by North York Harvest to our 60 agencies across northern Toronto.
Join the North York Harvest Team today.
Walk or run with the North York Harvest team on October 16th to help the North York Harvest Food Bank nourish people facing hunger in northern Toronto. You can also form your own team in support of North York Harvest.
Our appreciation for your support:
- Free North York Harvest runner's cap and pedometer
- Wick-Away running shirt for all half /full marathon runners
- Entry in a draw to win great prizes for every $500 you raise
If you are unable to join us on October 16th, simply sponsor an individual runner or our Harvest Heroes team. Your generosity is vital to North York Harvest and the people we serve.
For more information, or to register as a participant on the North York Harvest team, contact us at 416-635-7771 ext. 21 or by email at info@northyorkharvest.com.
- Early Bird registration: Free for the first ten participants. Note: Please contact North York Harvest before you register to qualify!