Allan Gardens Food Bank - Toronto, Ontario

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Все товары испорчены. Хлеб срок годности январь 2024. ( три месяца назад)

С хранением 7 дней. Картофель внутри черный. Молоко испорчено. Конфеты через три дня истекает срок. Время ожидания 2,5 часа. Персонал дружелюбный и добрый. За это большой плюс. Но если хотите помочь , то это не лучший вариант. Тем более выдавать такое ребенку … ужас

Norexi J.

La Atención de todo el Personal es increíble, Estoy Súper Agradecida con los alimentos de cada semana, hoy 28 de febrero 2025 tengo 1 mes desde que llegué a Canadá, recibir esta ayuda ha sido muy Bendecida, Todos sus Productos son de Calidad. Es una Labor muy bonita y Admirable por todo lo que hacen cada uno de los Voluntariados, Los Felicito y les Deseo miles de Bendiciones🤗🤗🙏

Amby

I recently started coming here, this place has helped me out tremendously and I'm so thankful. Open 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm Thursdays and Fridays, it is better to reach a bit earlier before they open as the line up can get pretty long. The staff/volunteers are wonderful and it's a judgement free zone, everyone is friendly! The food they provide is filling and has lasted me longer than a week. Once again, I'm super thankful for their services!

SERGHEI Z.

Сегодня посетили Food Bank. Очередь подошла быстро. Девочки нас зарегистрировали очень быстро.Волонтеры были приветливыми и доброжелательными.Мы получили много необходимых продуктов.Спасибо что есть такие места помощи.....

David R.

**You need to register first very important** Call 211 and say you want to register for this food bank. You'll get a number which you must take note of and bring to your first visit. They'll give you a card to bring each week. You are allowed ONE visit per week. ***
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It was with feelings of shame and failure that I made my first visit to the Allan Gardens Food Bank. It's right across the street from me, but I didn't know that at the time, and spent over a week figuring out how to access it, and pretending I could cope on my own. I stole food from Loblaws at one point - which was something so utterly foreign to me it was almost fun. But not.

Then the next day I was heading down Sherbourne around 2.45 pm, and saw people entering St Lukes Church and I stopped and asked a staff member, is this the food bank. He got me set up, and you know, everyone was friendly and I learned how to access food in Toronto. For the time being, I go every two weeks, as that sees me through.

All of the products offered are usable and good quality. Don't expect things like flour or butter or oil; but there is bread on offer, cereal, a lot of lentils and pulses, canned tomatoes, milk and yogurt, and surprisingly meat like sausages, ground beef, chicken and canned tuna. The selection of meats varies. Fresh produce and fruit is on offer as well, pasta and rice. You are offered choices, which makes it more like a "shopping" experience.

I'm 67 and have never been food insecure before. But thanks to the hateful, corrupt and incompetent regime of Doug Ford , whose sole agenda is profits over people, visits to the food banks, which were only ever intended as an emergency measure but have become a necessity for many, have risen SIXTY PERCENT. I recommend you get there well before noon for the 12.30 opening or you're in for a long wait. Prepare accordingly. The staff are to be commended for their compassion and their efficient running of the facility.

If you are suffering from lack of food, please please do not hesitate to go to the food bank. It's where you see the better side of people, which is people helping each other without judging, because "there but for the grace of God go I.." Right?

I'm lucky enough to have a roof over my head; it must be truly terrible to be a single mom or homeless or on benefits. I just hope we get rid of him before more people die as a direct result of his policies.

Walter P.

I have been volunteering as a substitute driver ....substituting for a very gracious couple who find theselves out of the country from time to time .... I deliver food boxes to frail and often incapacitated individuals in the downtown area. The food bank involves a lot of very helpful and commited volunteers .... and the food recipients are so greatful ... for their food deliveries. I wish more people knew how satisfying it is to serve your community.
As a volunteer... you get more personal satisfaction...by serving ...than often the recients do.... Serve your community ...in whatever way that you can... By doing this you also serve yourself !

Pics S.

Omg this place dont treat people with dignity! All of the employees are so rude! They yell and treat them like they are nothing! Beinh poor doesnt mean we have no souls

Kathryn M.

Organized, with computer check-in, friendly volunteer's. The basic's on Thursday's and Friday's are as follows. There is a frozen protein choice, fresh milk, tuna or peanut butter, 6 fresh eggs, canned soup, canned and fresh veg and fruit, cereal, bread and a sandwich. Treat's vary. Great food bank! 💕🙏🏼