DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK

Registered Name: DAILY BREAD FOOD BANK

Business No: 118881549RR0001

Daily Bread Food Bank serves 200+ programs, advocating for food security. More than 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on their support.

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With more than one in 10 Torontonians now accessing food banks, your help is needed now more than ever.

We are the last resort for so many families and individuals who are struggling.

The city’s high cost of living, stagnant wages and insufficient social supports are driving more and more people to our doors. About 11,000 people are turning to a Toronto food bank for the first time every month — almost 4 times more than just three years ago. We are their last hope.

We’re spending more than ever to keep pace with this unprecedented demand. Our annual food-purchasing budget has shot up from $1.5 million pre-COVID to $29 million this fiscal year.

Our vision is to end hunger in our city.

Daily Bread collaborates with all to eliminate food insecurity, and advocate solutions to end poverty.

In addition to distributing fresh and shelf-stable food, and fresh-cooked meals to member agencies across Toronto, we also publish the influential Who's Hungry report – an annual survey measuring trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto to educate the public and spark policy change.

It takes more than a food bank to eliminate hunger. When you support Daily Bread, you:

enable the distribution of over 28 million lbs. fresh and shelf-stable food through 205 food and meal programs across the city.

help to build the capacity and resilience of a network of 129 member agencies so they can continue delivering vital food security programs.

facilitate access to information and referral services to clients who would benefit from resources relating to housing, employment, healthcare, and more, and empowering them to access meaningful and sustainable pathways out of poverty.

support the preparation and delivery of fresh-cooked meals to unhoused neighbours, those living in isolation, or who don’t have the means to prepare foods at their homes.

fund research to help inform poverty reduction policy recommendations and advocating for impactful, long-term systemic change.

ensure that hundreds of thousands of pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables are diverted from landfill and get into the hands of people who need it most.

Our work is bolstered by the steadfast support of thousands of volunteers who contribute over 122,870 hours of service annually to Daily Bread. These committed individuals help to sort and pack millions of pounds of food, assist in the running of our onsite food bank, prepare nutritious meals in our kitchen, and keep our warehouse running smoothly.

Daily Bread does not receive any core funding from the government or United Way.

Accredited by Imagine Canada, Daily Bread Food Bank was named one of Charity Intelligence’s Top 10 Canadian Impact Charities for 2024. We are proud to be part of a stellar cohort of charities that have demonstrated the highest value created — or measurable return to clients and society — per dollar spent. We were also named one of the Top 10 Impact: Canadian Food Banks and Top 5 Impact: Toronto Charities.

What people are saying

If you visit a food bank, it’s not because you want to, it’s because you need to, either to live or support your family. I am so grateful for the support I have been able to receive.

Food Bank Client

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Peter E donated $1,000.00!
Thank you to Burnbrae Farms for the egg match !!!!
Linda J M donated $200.00!
I'm sending this $200 from my Ontario Taxpayer Rebate cheque. I think it's so sa...
Elizabeth M donated $200.00!
These funds are from the tax rebate that should have been sent to those most in ...
Alan F donated $50.00!
In memory of Patricia Fox
Bob B donated $36.00!
Thank you to the guy who paid for my gas.
Andrew L donated $10.00!
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REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS

191 New Toronto Street

TORONTO, ON, M8V 2E7

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Our Impact

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Our results

3 Million

client visits per yearIn 2023, there were close to 3 million client visits at Daily Bread member food banks, a 50% increase compared to the year prior.

70%

of all food shipped by Daily Bread is freshSeventy percent of the food distributed by Daily Bread is fresh produce, meat or dairy.

207

food and meal programs across the cityThese programs are critical in getting food to those who need it most.

$29 million

food purchasing budgetBefore COVID-19, we spent $1.5 million annually on purchased food. We now spend more than that each month. This year we are spending $29 million on food—19 times the pre-COVID amount.

28 million

pounds of food distributedWe distribute food through our network of 132 member agencies to ensure it gets into the homes of those who need it most.

25%

of food bank clients are children and youthOne quarter of the people who rely on food banks are children and youth..

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Testimonials

"It's important to me that my money isn't wasted and after visiting Daily Bread last year I know that my donations are in good hands - that a donation to Daily Bread is an investment in our city. "Paul Shrimpton, Daily Bread donor

supporting information*

Revenue and Expenses by Year ($)

Reporting Period End Date: 2023-06-30

full-time employees

part-time employees

$7,213,329

total compensation for all employees

$1,153,027

professional & consulting fees

*Based on the information Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides to CanadaHelps