Nourish East End Free Food Market
Glen Rhodes Campus, 1470 Gerrard St. E (one block west of Coxwell)
Wednesdays 9am to 11:30am and 2pm to 4pm

Any resident of Toronto can access our free food market.  You can register in person on Wednesdays with government I.D. for self and household members, and proof of income; or online at Daily Bread portal by clicking the Register at Daily Bread Portal button below.  Once registered, clients need only bring their Daily Bread registration number each week they visit Nourish East End’s free food market.

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Food security is a very important aspect of the ministry of East End United.  We believe it is one answer to God’s call for justice for all people.  Nourish East End undertakes several programs to help alleviate food insecurity and social isolation that often goes hand in hand.

 

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​About Nourish East End

Nourish East End (formerly known as the Glen Rhodes Foodbank) has now expanded to include more partners and clients within our community! Our organization has been serving Toronto's East End for over 40 years, and we service more than 700 people in over 350 households. We offer weekly assistance to our clients through our in-person free food market.

Nourish East End opens its doors for an in-person free food market every Wednesday from 9am to 11:30am and 2pm to 4pm. We are located at 1470 Gerrard St E (one block west of Coxwell) and are near many transit stops (506 Streetcar and 22 Coxwell bus). Clients are able to shop from the selection of food we have available and can choose food items that work best for themselves and their families. 
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Any resident of Toronto can access our free food market. You can register on-site during market hours with government I.D. for self and household members, and proof of income; or online at Daily Bread portal. Once registered, clients only need to bring their Daily Bread registration number to access the market.

This program is made possible through the generous in-kind support of the Daily Bread, Second Harvest, Seaton’s Butcher, COBS Bread, Black Bird Bakery, Whole Food Market, The Black Pony, Victoria Whole Foods as well as Food Drives by schools, businesses and community groups contributing more than 350,000 lbs of food worth more than $600,000 every year.  We also benefit greatly from grants and financial donations provided by Daily Bread, Second Harvest, The Meeting House, UW, and private individuals, both big and small.

Our community Dinners are BACK!  After a hiatus since the onset of COVID, we have decided to restart our Free Monday Community Dinners on the fourth Monday of every month, starting Monday, September 26th, 2022 at 5pm.  We look forward to seeing our community come together, making connections and enjoying each other's company over a good meal once again.  

While the pandemic may be (hopefully) winding down, the demand has not dissipated. With significant inflation of both rents and food in Toronto, our client base has swelled an additional 10% since January 1, 2022.

Our COVID Hamper program has come to an end. Our last hampers were delivered to our neighbours on Thursday, August 11th, 2022.  While starting with only 12 hampers, near the end of the program we were assembling more than 120 food hampers every single week, serving over 300 individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.  We are so incredibly proud of our team and our various delivery partners that we worked with since the beginning of COVID.  While our delivery program has come to an end , our in-person service continues to serve all those that need access to free and nutritious food.  We look forward to seeing you.

We are fortunate to partner with community organizations that hold clinics at Nourish East End. Clinics are hosted at 1470 Gerrard Street East, either on the premises or in a mobile clinic at the front doors. For details on upcoming clinics follow us on social media by clicking the icons below for Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

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​​Covid-19

The Covid-19 pandemic has greatly exacerbated food insecurity within our city. As public health guidelines change and evolve, our goal is to provide relief and assistance to those impacted by the pandemic. As a response, Nourish East End has expanded our scope to include more volunteers, donors, and clients to meet the ever-changing needs of our community during this difficult time. For this reason, we offer both in-person and non-contact services to guarantee accessibility for all of our clients.

At this time, to ensure the safest environment for all of our clients and volunteers, anyone who accesses our facilities is required to wear a face mask and maintain social distancing. We thank you in advance for your cooperation.

 

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Support Nourish East End

​As a small non-profit, the generosity of our neighbours is always needed and cherished.  To donate toward helping Nourish East End continue its mission, to reduce the impact of food insecurity in the East End, please click on the Donate Here button to be directed to the Nourish East End Canada Helps Page.    All donations of $25 or more will receive an automated tax receipt. Monthly donors will receive a tax receipt at the end of the calendar year.  Thank you!

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Charitable Number:  132154220RR0001

In-kind donations can be dropped off on Mondays between 8am and 11am or Wednesdays between 9am and 4pm at Glen Rhodes Campus, 1470 Gerrard St. E.

A notice by email that you will be dropping your donation off will help us to keep an eye out for it. Alternate times can be accommodated for larger donations.  To email us click the Contact Nourish East End button below.

Thank you for your generosity!

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Our current needs – all shelf stable:

• Soups: canned, dried and ichiban style – any variety
• Condiments: (from individual service size to family size) – mustards, ketchup, relishes and mayo, to salad dressings, tahini, oils, vinegars, spices and seasonings et al – variety truly is the spice of life!
• Breakfast Items: cold and hot cereals, jams, jellies, marmalades, cheez whiz, marmite, nut butters, et al
• Mac & Cheese: any brand, any size
• Snacks: granola bars, cookies, crackers, chips et al
• Toiletries: soap, toothpaste, toothbruches, deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, toilet paper (400+ sheets per roll preferable), et al
• Other: Aside from non-perishable food, the Foodbank is currently in need of egg cartons and clean, reusable shopping bags.

 

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Thank you Volunteers!

​We have an incredibly dedicated team of volunteers who work throughout the year to serve vulnerable people.  We are especially grateful for their flexibility, diligence, dedication, and kindness as they continue to find ways to help our clients who have been hardest hit by the Covid pandemic and rapidly rising cost of living.
 
We always appreciate support at Nourish East End.  Volunteer positions include: shopping table attendants, registration table, unloading delivery truck, kitchen servers, kitchen clean-up, and hamper assembly and delivery.  For more information and volunteer opportunities please complete the contact form to the right or email Nourish East End by clicking the button below.

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