The Daily Bread Food Bank (DBFB) is a Canadian non-denominational Christian charity organization with a stated goal of ending hunger in Toronto by collaborating with all to eliminate food insecurity and advocate for solutions to end poverty. Founded in 1983,[1] the organization is based in Toronto, Ontario, and is one of the largest food bank organizations in Canada.
| Abbreviation | DBFB |
|---|---|
| Type | charity organization |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Location | |
Region served | Greater Toronto Area |
Official language | English French |
| Website | http://www.dailybread.ca |
Daily Bread distributes fresh and shelf-stable food, as well as fresh-cooked meals, to 193 food programs at 128 member agencies across Toronto.[2] Its network of agencies serviced nearly 2 million client visits in 2022.
Research and advocacy edit
Daily Bread Food Bank (in partnership with North York Harvest Food Bank) also publishes the influential Who's Hungry report, a profile of food insecurity in the City of Toronto.[3] This annual survey measures trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto to educate the public and spark policy change.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Canadian Registered Charities". Canada Revenue Agency. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "Annual Reports and Financial Statements - Daily Bread Food Bank". 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
- ^ "Who's Hungry Report 2022 - Daily Bread Food Bank". 2022-11-14. Retrieved 2023-05-19.
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