Articles Tagged with 'North York Harvest Food Bank'

Toys, food, and warmth: A season of giving in Emery Village By Shannon Delmarco The holidays always seem to bring out the best in Emery Village, and this year is no different. As neighbours decorate their homes and families begin planning festive traditions, our community is once again rallying to...

Publisher’s Comment Helping Hands, Year-Round As we move through October and into November, it’s easy to see signs of the holiday season ahead — lights going up, local stores preparing for Christmas, and families beginning to plan for the months ahead. But the truth is, the need in our community d...

By Sean Delaney As Thanksgiving approaches, many of us in Emery Village will gather around tables filled with food, family, and tradition. It’s a time to pause, reflect, and give thanks for what we have. But for more of our neighbours than ever before, the season also brings a painful reminder ...

Emery Village BIA Executive Director’s message As we step into 2024, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to everyone who contributed to the Emery Village BIA’s annual Holiday Toy and Food Drive in partnership with 31 Division, Weston Emergency Support & Food Bank, and North York Harvest F...

This Remembrance Day, Emery Village BIA will carry on our tradition of hosting a gathering and wreath laying ceremony in honour of our fallen soldiers and veterans, and in memory of Joseph Bannon. The ceremony will be held at Joseph Bannon Park - 65 Mary Chapman Boulevard – on Friday, November 11, 2...

As we finish the holiday season and enter the new year, it is important to help keep our community and employees safe – we encourage all BIA members to take Emery Village BIA’s SkillsPass COVID-19 Work Safe Course. Find out more online at: emerybia.skillspass.com If you have not yet done so, y...

By Sean Delaney The North York Harvest Food Bank has been open since 1985. Although 35 years ago, it began as a small non-profit started by a small group of volunteers intent on just getting food to their neighbours. “It was about just helping out those who need help,” said Henry Chiu, Direct...