Free Food Market

Every week Nourish East End welcomes over 600 individuals, from 350+ households, to our free food market, a Daily Bread Foodbank partner.

Nourish East End acknowledges that many factors contribute to food insecurity. We want to ensure that everyone who steps through our doors has consistent and dignified access to fresh & nutritious food. Our free-food market is set-up so our clients can freely select any food, or personal care items, that work best for themselves and their families.

See below for a guide on how to access our weekly Free Food Market

Accessing Our Free Food Market

1470

GERRARD STREET EAST

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WHERE IS OUR FREE FOOD MARKET?

We are located at 1470 Gerrard St E (inside Glen Rhoodes Campus – East End Regional Ministry). We are one block west of Coxwell and are near many transit stops (506 Streetcar and 22 Coxwell bus).

WEDNESDAYS

9-11:30AM & 2-4PM

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WHEN IS OUR FREE FOOD MARKET?

Our doors open for our Free Food market every Wednesday from 9am to 11:30am and 2pm to 4pm. Wait times to get into our facility do vary, however our volunteers work diligently to make sure your experience is quick and seamless.

DAILY BREAD ID

OR PERSONAL ID
FOR YOUR FIRST TIME

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WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?

If it is your first time accessing our free-food market, you can register on-site during market hours. To sign-up in person you must bring government I.D. for all household members & proof of income. You can also signup online through the Daily Bread portal. Once registered (either in-person or online), clients only need to bring their Daily Bread registration number to access our market.

Client Testimonial

In late February 2020, I moved with my family to Toronto. A few weeks after our arrival, the city entered its first state of emergency and gradually started closing. A friend mentioned the role of food banks in the communities, and I decided to pay a visit to Nourish east End. It was a strange feeling at first, as I was not accustomed to this type of situation, but once I walked through the door, I felt very welcomed, everyone was very kind, and I felt thiswarm feeling from their willingness to help others. I applied as a volunteer to give back for all the help I was receiving from the community. For me, it was a great experience. Being new in the country, not knowing anyone, and with an uncertain future, I felt a sense of belonging, and it helped me connect with people during the pandemic. My family and I will always be thankful to all members of Nourish East End for giving us all the help we needed and for allowing me to be a part of their team. Forever grateful,