At United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT), we believe everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy food. No one should go hungry. That’s why we’re using every tool in our toolbox to transform our communities into places where everyone has access to culturally relevant and healthy food.
THE CHALLENGE
Living costs are soaring. Far too many people in our region are struggling to afford the basics. Some families have to make impossible choices between groceries, rent, transportation and childcare — choices that often mean skipping meals to get by. Poverty is the main cause of food insecurity, and it impacts some groups more than others. Women, Indigenous peoples and racialized communities, people with disabilities and recent immigrants are disproportionately affected. These challenges keep us awake at night. And drive our determination. It’s time to build a stronger GTA, where no one has to choose between dinner and rent.
WE WON’T BE SATISFIED UNTIL EVERYONE HAS ENOUGH TO EAT
By investing in our network of community agencies, we support programs that address immediate food access and long-term food security. We’re working day in and day out to ensure no one goes hungry, committing our support to food banks, community gardens and program initiatives like workshops that build skills in preparing healthy, culturally appropriate meals. We’re also safeguarding essential spaces like our Community Hubs — one-stop shops for social services that anchor community grocery stores and food pantries close to home. And together with our partners, we’re driving innovative solutions, such as mobile markets that bring fresh food to underserved areas. But meeting urgent needs isn’t enough. That’s why we’ll keep advancing research, advocacy and policy efforts, working tirelessly to dismantle systemic barriers and ensure equitable access to food — not just for today, but for generations to come.
JOIN US. Food banks are seeing record visits, and we can’t stand by as those numbers keep rising. Donate today and help provide urgent relief while driving lasting solutions that help ensure everyone can put enough food on the table. Any way we can.
