Food Collaborative

TNO established the Food Collaborative in March 2020 at the outset of the pandemic to help seniors stay safe at home.  Food hampers were packaged and delivered to their homes.  Due to an overwhelming response from the community, TNO opened the Food Collaborative to the public and began serving residents in Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park. The Food Collaborative now serves 1,100 clients, ensuring they have access to fresh produce, eggs, dairy products, and culturally appropriate food twice a month.  More than half of our clients are newcomers.

TNO is now supported by The Daily Bread Food Bank as an anchor agency. TNO is also grateful for the support of individuals, companies, and foundations who generously provide monetary and in-kind donations as well as organize food drives on our behalf.  

Wish List: To support the Food Collaborative, donations of the following items are welcome:

• Food Items:
  • Fresh fruits and vegetables
  • Red kidney beans, fava beans, mixed beans, chickpeas
  • Vegetarian soups
  • Basmati rice, besan flour, durum wheat flour, pasta/pasta sauce
  • Olive oil, cooking oil, honey, sugars, maple syrup
  • Coffee, green tea, black tea, condensed milk, evaporated milk, coconut milk
  • Cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, salt, pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, onion powder
  • Peanut butter, jams, jelly, juice, dried fruits, and nuts
• Personal Hygiene Products:
  • Female sanitary pads, adult diapers
  • Toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, soap/body wash, body lotion, deodorant
• Baby Products:
  • Baby formula, baby cereal, vegetarian baby food, diapers