One of a kind: The Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan passes in City Council

November 9, 2021 Ayesha Khan

Immanuel Cozy-Sosoo of the Society for the Living Food Bank poses with their two youngest volunteers. The Society for the Living has been partnering with the Afri-Can Food Basket to provide healthful produce for the Jane-Finch community, grown at the Black Creek Community Farm. Photo credit: Anan Lololi

To the joy of many Black Food Justice activists and service providers in Ontario, the Toronto Black Food Sovereignty Plan has just been approved by Toronto City Council. The first of its kind in North America, the plan has been in development for 2 years by grassroots activists and city staff.

Local Food bank puts Food on the Table in Jane and Finch, Feeds Most Vulnerable During COVID-19

October 19, 2021 Ayesha Khan

Sister V, food bank director, poses with Ayesha Khan of Councillor Perruzza’s office and Terryl Knox, volunteer, outside the food bank’s operation at the Jane-Sheppard library. Photo credit: Matias de Dovitiis

As food insecurity reaches a critical point due to COVID-19, one local food bank in the Jane-Finch area has been working non-stop to provide healthful and consistent food for most vulnerable residents. The Society for the Living Food Bank began in 1988, serving hot lunches to people on Queen St. in Toronto’s downtown area. Since then, they have made connections with North York Harvest Food Bank and Second Harvest, leading to the bustling and thriving food bank operation on the mostly industrial Eddystone Avenue off Jane St. They are one of the few food banks in Toronto’s often food insecure Jane-Finch community.

Free Meal Distribution in Downsview

August 3, 2021 Shemar Barnett

Generation Chosen is spearheading the distribution of 300 meals at 127 Eddystone Ave, North York, ON (M3N 1H5). Beginning on Monday, July 12th, 2021, until August 9th, 2021. Generation Chosen encourages and welcomes any and every resident of the Downsview community to stop by 127 Eddystone Ave, North York, ON (M3N 1H5) and grab a nutritious, nonetheless delicious food supply and meal!

Free Meal Distribution in Downsview

July 19, 2021 Shemar Barnett

Generation Chosen is spearheading the distribution of 300 meals at 127 Eddystone Ave, North York, ON (M3N 1H5). Beginning on Monday, July 12th, 2021, until August 9th, 2021. Generation Chosen encourages and welcomes any and every resident of the Downsview community to stop by 127 Eddystone Ave, North York, ON (M3N 1H5) and grab a nutritious, nonetheless delicious food supply and meal!

Jane Finch Community Groups Say: Enough Is Enough – Host Virtual Event Calling for Intersectional Equity

May 28, 2021 Ayesha Khan

Residents and activists gathered for the virtual town hall. Photo credit: Jane Finch Action Against Poverty

On Wednesday May 5, 2021, Jane Finch Action Against Poverty in conjunction with Black Creek Food Justice Network, Jane Finch Education Action Group and Jane Finch Housing Coalition hosted a virtual public event speaking out against various injustices they feel have been wrought against the community.

Recipe: Holiday Eggnog Martini

December 24, 2020 Ayesha Khan

Are you in the mood for a holiday drink that’s sweet and bold with just a hint of spice? Cozy up with this recipe for a holiday eggnog martini.

Canada’s new modern Food Guide: No more rainbows!

March 14, 2019 Christine Rezk, Registered Dietitian

Say goodbye to rainbows, food groups and recommended servings on a chart; the newly revamped food guide is simple and easy to follow - it’s a plate with real food!The first part of the guide is about practical food choices. It encourages Canadians to lower their saturated fat and increase fibre intake by eating plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grains, and plant-based sources of protein such as beans, lentils, nuts, and tofu. By learning to read labels, you can limit highly processed foods high in sodium and sugars. Instead of juice, make water your drink of choice and choose whole fruits for more fibre and less sugar. Make meals interesting by including breakfast, snack, lunch and dinner recipes featured on food-guide.canada.ca

YUM farmers market @ York University

April 3, 2016 Leah Sullivan

Students and staff came to check out the YUM farmer's market outside the Scott Library at York University on Thursday March 31st A student mulls over this selection of honey 20160331_133257