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Media Advisory - Food access improved for Toronto's most vulnerable thanks to Ontario Trillium Foundation


TORONTO, Oct. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - Ontario Trillium Foundation's commitment to improving food access facilitated the establishment of a special not-for-profit network, spearheaded by FoodReach, a unique portal through which non-profits can order good food at a good price. Another key partner in the network is North York Harvest Food Bank who manages the logistics and delivery.

Each organization within the network plays a critical role in ensuring food, especially fresh Ontario produce, gets directly to those who are in need, in the most efficient and cost-effective way.

What:

To recognize Ontario Trillium Foundation's support and to demonstrate the impact of not-for-profit organizations' collaboration that benefits those who are in need.



Where:

Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre


1499 Queen Street West, 2nd Floor


(Public and street parking available)



When:

Thursday, October 4


9:30 AM



Who:

MPP for Parkdale-High Park, Bhutila Karpoche


Toronto Public Health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, Medical Officer of Health


Toronto Foundation for Student Success, David Cross


Metcalf Foundation, Sandy Houston


Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre (PARC), Anita Prasad


FoodReach, Alvin Rebick


Creating Health Plus, Alice Broughton


North York Harvest Food Bank, Ryan Noble

 

Members of the media will have the opportunity to visit PARC's kitchen and speak to executive chef Tessa White following official remarks.

SOURCE North York Harvest Food Bank



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