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OUR MISSION

Embracing the belief that joy is fundamental to nourishment, our mission is to create a hunger-free community. Through barrier-free access to diverse food options, every person who walks through our doors has a place at our table.

ACCESSING OUR SERVICES

Visit us at 5 Brock Avenue (rear unit) during the following hours to access our services: 

  • ​Wednesday 10:00AM to 4:30PM ​​

  • Thursday 10:00AM to 4:30PM ​​

  • Friday 4PM to 8PM​​

  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM​​​​​​​​

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We recommend arriving a few hours after opening, as wait

times can be long at the beginning of service.​

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Click here to learn more about our Drop In Grocery Program​​

ABOUT US

Located at Queen St West and Brock Ave, the Parkdale Community Food Bank has provided barrier-free access to food with dignity and respect since 2007. We believe high-quality, nutritious food is a basic human right.

 

Our Services Include:

 

Drop-In Grocery Program: Visit the food bank and choose your own groceries. We offer a wide range of food items weekly, catering to all diets.

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Click here to learn more about our Drop In Grocery Program

 

Delivery Program: Established in 2020 for those unable to leave home due to health concerns. We continue this service for those with illness, disability, or other reasons preventing in-person access.

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Click here to learn more about our Delivery Program and find out if you qualify

 

We prioritize dignity, safety, and respect, fostering mutual support and advocating against poverty and food insecurity. All community members are welcome free of judgement.

THE NEED IS GREATER THAN EVER

We provide food, free of barriers, to over 13,000 families every month.

Click below to support our mission.

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VOLUNTEER
Make lasting connections and a lasting impact in our community.

Join Us at the Beneva Spring Run-off on April 5!

We are excited and honoured to have been selected as the charitable partner for the Beneva Spring Run-off for the third year in a row!​

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With a focus on family-friendly fitness, participants can select from 8K, 5K, and Kids Race distances, available in both virtual and in-person formats. All in-person runners will receive a souvenir apparel item and a finisher medal, featuring designs inspired by the beauty of High Park.

While it may not be a walk in the park, we look forward to helping you say goodbye to winter and welcome spring at the Beneva Spring Run-Off!

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A group of people wearing workout gear and runner's bibs, smiling and standing in front of a green tent that says Parkdale Community Food Bank.
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Contribute to Our Community Cookbook!

Get ready to show off your cooking skills!

 

Our Community Cookbook is a celebration of the diverse flavours and traditions that make Parkdale unique. Each dish has been submitted by a member of our community, crafted with ingredients that are commonly found at the Parkdale Community Food Bank. 

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Submissions are now open for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of our Community Cookbook!​

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UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMMING
Click the button below to view a full schedule of our upcoming events and programming, including visits from partners offering community support services.

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