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