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
The Parkdale Community Food Bank will be closed from December 21st, 2024 to late January, 2025 as we prepare for our big move to 5 Brock Avenue!
While our in-person services are paused, our delivery program will continue to operate throughout the closure.
Click here to view a list of open food programs you can visit during our closure.
We’ll reopen in late January, with the exact date to be announced—stay tuned for updates!
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Wednesday 10:00AM to 4:30PM
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Thursday 10:00AM to 4:30PM
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Friday 4PM to 8PM
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Saturday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
We recommend arriving a few hours after opening, as wait times can be
long at the beginning of service.
Click here to learn more about our Drop In Grocery Program
Exciting News! We will be relocating to our new forever home at
5 Brock Avenue in late January 2025. Click here to learn more about our new home.
Visit us at 263 Dunn Avenue during the following hours for drop in service:
ABOUT US
Located at Queen St West and Dunn 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.
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.
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.
We've Found Our Forever Home!
We have acquired a permanent space, located at 5 Brock Avenue
giving us the room we need to grow and unite all of our programs under one roof. This exciting milestone is only possible thanks to the incredible support from our community. We will be moving to our new location in late January 2025.
Click here to learn more about our new home
Join us for our Annual General Meeting
We are delighted to invite you to our Annual General Meeting on November 27th, 2024, from 6pm to 8pm at The Parkdale Hall, 1605 Queen St W.
This meeting is your chance to ask questions, give feedback and learn more about everything that the Parkdale Community Food Bank has done this past year.
RSVP is required to attend.
TEAM VOLUNTEER DAYS
Join our Team Volunteer Day Program and make a difference in your community!
Our team volunteer days are a rewarding opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of food insecurity, barriers our clients face to access services, and the work that Parkdale Community Food Bank does to ensure our community members receive nutritious food with dignity.
We have found that teams leave the experience with a sense that they have made a difference in the lives of our clients, while strengthening relations among their team's members.
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