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Helping communities grow through the power of food

2020-21 Gratitude Report

Land acknowledgement

We acknowledge that the land on which we live, work and gather throughout history has been home to the Wendat, Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Mississaugas of the Credit. In efforts to decolonize our work, we will continue to learn from and support Indigenous communities as they strengthen health, culture, and sovereignty through food.

Message from the CEO

Dear friends,

Message from the CEO

Dear friends,

Long before COVID-19 arrived, your generosity was fueling the growth of a national good food movement. Over the course of the last eighteen months, your support helped galvanize our partners from coast to coast to coast as they held their communities together through the most difficult and stressful of times.

Before COVID-19, 1 in 8 Canadians were food insecure. Now it’s 1 in 7. But as the pandemic continues, our movement has harnessed the power of food to reduce social isolation and strengthen community. 

Your support has laid the foundation for our collective resilience.

Even during lockdowns, Community Food Centres served as hubs for connection. This meant supporting isolated community members and bringing people together through both virtual and, when safe, in-person programming. 

Alongside this vital frontline work, our Good Food Organization partners and Indigenous Knowledge Sharing Circle grew substantially, and our advocacy efforts for inclusive public policy reached new heights. 

In our 2020-2021 Gratitude Report, you will read about how we worked to build, share, innovate and advocate for a Canada where everyone can access good food with dignity. In this inspiring work, you will also glimpse our hopeful vision of the future. 

A sincere thanks for supporting solutions that nurture belonging, community and social change.

Best,  
Nick Saul
CEO

Responding to the Covid-19 crisis

The heart of Community Food Centres Canada’s work is the belief that communities thrive when everyone has access to good food. As a national movement working with 350+ organizations across the country, we help communities grow through the power of food. In 2020, our mission became even more urgent because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, with your support, we are paving the way for a more equitable recovery. 

CFCC launched The Good Food Access Fund (GFAF) in March 2020 in response to lockdowns, growing unemployment and mounting stress. Your generosity, along with key government investment, resulted in an astounding $39M that reached almost 900 frontline organizations across the country.

“The Good Food Access Fund gave people security at a time when there was so much uncertainty.”

Erin Beagle
Executive Director
Roots to harvest
Organizational recipients of the good food access fund by province
899 frontline organizations reached in total across the country
$39M provided by your generosity, along with key government investment

Build

Your support means stronger communities
In less than a decade, our movement has grown to include 15 Community Food Centres, including the new Centres that took root in Ontario and Saskatchewan this past year. And COVID-19 has proven the resilience of our model. During the pandemic, Community Food Centres were able to meet the evolving needs of their communities and continued to thrive during a time of crisis.

A new place for food in Toronto’s east end

South Riverdale Community Health Centre (SRCHC) in Toronto has been providing front-line health services for more than 40 years. The east end community faces higher than average rates of poverty and unemployment and is home to many newcomer populations.

In 2020, SRCHC launched Harmony Community Food Centre: “We welcome the opportunity to expand and offer innovative programming to support existing community members and resources to invite new participants into the space,” said David Livingston-Lowe, Manager, Integration & Service at Harmony Community Food Centre. “The site is a shared space with our Senior Active Living Centres that operates in four different languages, creating unique opportunities for engagement and intergenerational development.”  

Harmony’s programs include healthy take-out meals, an outdoor affordable produce market, community kitchens, nutrition workshops, gardening, and kids’ cooking. Each of these vibrant offerings is founded on inclusion, respect, and equity.

All of this adds up to much-needed support for the community.
 

Preserving Indigenous foodways

Birch Narrows First Nation and Turnor Lake Hamlet are located 700 kilometers northwest of Saskatoon in an area of rich boreal forest and two tight-knit communities of 800 people from the Dene and Cree Nations. 

Like other remote and Northern communities, residents must contend with high food prices and limited choice, making it challenging to access fresh food.

Turnor Lake & Birch Narrows Community Food Centre (CFC), launched in 2021, is the first in the province of Saskatchewan, and one of three CFCs supporting Indigenous communities.

The Centre focuses on improving access to food while preserving and practicing food traditions. Programs range from community gardens to workshops on preparing traditional foods such as caribou, duck, and rabbit, to land-based activities  where youth can learn to hunt, fish, and snare.

“The interest in traditional foods is coming back,” says Program Manager Rebecca Sylvestre. “Our kids taste the food from the land and now crave it. They enjoy learning how to prepare, preserve and cook it. We have this land and this culture inside of us, and we’re bringing it back to life again.” 

Pivoting to meet community needs during COVID

When the pandemic hit, demand skyrocketed at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre (CFC) in Kamloops, BC. The CFC went from serving 250 meals per week in their bright and welcoming space to preparing 250 meals per day for take-away.

The CFC pivoted even further to meet community needs: they offered grocery shopping and delivery services for local seniors, and their kids’ kits—which contain healthy recipes and all the ingredients needed to make a meal—have been a huge hit.

“Families love them because it gives them a fun, engaging activity to do together. And they inspire kids to keep cooking and playing in the kitchen,”
says Dawn Christie, Manager of the Mount Paul Community Food Centre. 
 

Share

Your support fosters capacity building and drives change
Good Food Organizations (GFOs) are a community of like-minded nonprofits offering dignified food programs across the country. Community Food Centres Canada supports the GFO community with resources, training, grants, and peer learning activities that inspire and build a collective, cross-country commitment to good food for all.

Sharing knowledge and resources

Last year, we welcomed 147 new GFO partners, doubling the size of the network to 300+ organizations.  Meanwhile, 224 existing GFOs received COVID relief through CFCC’s Good Food Access Fund.

"Support from the Good Food Access Fund enabled us to switch to a School Family Lunch Program. We would not have been able to make it happen without CFCC.” – Jean Goerzen, Interim Executive Director, CHEP Good Food Inc., Saskatoon

Supporting food sovereignty

The Indigenous Knowledge Sharing Circle is a space for community members and organizations to share their knowledge and experiences about food.  The Circle, which grew to 49 members over the last year, gathers virtually once a month to discuss culturally relevant topics . 

As a place to gather and share, the Circle sparks positive change by facilitating the exchange of ideas on food sovereignty, traditional foodways, and the connection between food and health.   

"It's a great space for sharing ideas with each other. When one member is looking for help, there's probably someone else with knowledge to share. For example, we talked recently about seed saving. I'd only been saving seeds from one plant and, because of our conversation, I'm now saving three more." - Member, Indigenous Knowledge Sharing Circle

Local chefs make an impact

Made with Love brought together local chefs and frontline organizations to provide nutritious meals during the pandemic. 

In Toronto, CFCC partnered with Chris Brown of Victor Dries Events & Catering and John Sinopoli of Ascari Hospitality Group to make and distribute over 35,000 meals to 7 frontline organizations.

“In this time of social distancing and isolation, it’s nice to know that there are those who care to reach out and give. We would like to thank you so much for this lovely gesture. The meals were fantastic, tasteful, presentable.” - Resident, St. Clare’s Housing

Innovate

Improving health & well-being in low-income communities
Even with the challenges of the pandemic, people of all ages were supported to improve their health and well-being at partner organizations. Three unique grants offered community members accessible, approachable ways to cook and enjoy good food, stay active, and connect with others.

CFCC funded 28 partners across the country to offer health promotion programs in their communities. 

Staying connected in the (virtual) kitchen

FoodFit is CFCC’s healthy lifestyle program that supports people living on low incomes to cook and try new recipes, get active, and connect with others. Last year, 11 organizations across Canada offered an online version of the program to help community members stay connected during the pandemic.

"It was an isolating time for grandmothers but being able to talk to each other and cook together on Zoom made it less scary for them." - Leo Ramirez, FoodFit program coordinator, DiverseCity Community Resources Society. 

Making fresh produce more accessible

Market Greens, our health promotion program that helps low-income families access fresh produce, expanded to 14 communities this year. Participants receive $10-$20 in weekly “Market Greens dollars” and access healthy eating resources such as recipes and food preparation tips.

“Market Greens allows me to maintain a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, which is essential due to serious food allergies and an autoimmune disorder..” - Participant

Providing youth with hands-on learning experiences

Mind Your Food is our new initiative that promotes positive mental health among youth living in low-income communities. This year, Mind Your Food was offered online in partnership with Harmony CFC in Toronto, Natoaganeg CFC in New Brunswick, and NorWest Co-op CFC in Winnipeg.

The program improves resiliency and well-being by enabling youth to explore food traditions, prepare and share meals, spend time outside and give back to their communities. 

Youth had the chance to connect and cook together and got recipes and ingredients delivered right to their doors. Generous portions encouraged them to enjoy leftovers or share meals with their families. 

"Mind Your Food is very uplifting. Being able to make your own healthy meals and share them while learning many new things makes me feel really good.” - Participant

Advocate

Your support is driving long-term change
During the pandemic, food insecurity rose by 39%. The stark divisions in our society became even more visible. By advocating for progressive income policies, we continue to fight for a just and equitable recovery and a Canada where everyone can put good food on the table.

Releasing the Beyond Hunger Report

CFCC’s first-ever national research and policy report, Beyond Hunger, surveyed close to 600 Canadians. The findings show that food insecurity is not just about a lack of food—it negatively impacts physical and mental health, social connections, employment and family life. The report further lays out policy recommendations for increasing incomes, addressing inequities, and making everyday life more affordable.  

Urging Canadians to act on food insecurity

Following the launch of Beyond Hunger, our national campaign urged Canadians to contact their local MPs in support of the progressive policy changes outlined in the report. Tens of thousands of people across Canada engaged with the campaign, and more than 2,000 people directly contacted their MP.

Supporting people with disabilities

CFCC urged the federal government to create tax credits to support people with disabilities and low-income adults and presented a pre-budget submission to the federal Finance Committee. The federal government announced a tax credit for people with disabilities in its 2020 fall economic statement.

Our Donors Inspiring generosity

Making a transformative difference.

We are grateful to our donor community for your unprecedented generosity during an unprecedented time. Whether you were moved to donate to the Good Food Access Fund, participate in The Big Social, host a community fundraiser, or invest in our programs, your kindness is making a transformative difference. Together, we are growing equitable, food-secure communities across Canada. 

What kind of society do we want to live in?

A few years ago, on his drive to work, Sean Figueroa listened to a CBC radio spot featuring his high school friend, Nick Saul. What he heard opened his heart to a new way of thinking about food insecurity and poverty and inspired his first gift to CFCC.
CFCC’s story touched Sean on such a deep level because he grew up in Toronto’s Jane and Finch neighbourhood and his family was often food insecure. They moved around a lot; it was a childhood filled with uncertainty. When Sean’s mother moved the family to a new neighbourhood in search of better schools, things started to change. He attended Jarvis Collegiate Institute, where going to university was assumed. 

Today, he works in wealth management at Scotiabank, but he still remembers the little boy who didn’t know if there would be dinner on the table. He wants to make sure no other children experience the turmoil he did. “I want to be part of a society where we care about each other. And what CFCC is doing speaks to my values and lived experience,” he says. Giving to CFCC is the way he demonstrates these values.

Investing in a strong voice for equitable, food-secure communities

The Arrell Family Foundation’s mission to improve human and planetary health through food made CFCC a logical fit for their philanthropic investment in food sustainability and food security.
With a background in the investment industry, Laura Arrell, managing director of the Arrell Family Foundation gets excited by visionary ideas with big impact. “Without CFCC a lot of people wouldn’t have their voices heard...what impresses me most is CFCC’s voice with policymakers,” she says. 

And she sees the Foundation’s investment in CFCC as a good use of philanthropic funds for much-needed risk capital. Their support will empower CFCC’s grassroots community engagement and advocacy work to drive the policy change urgently needed in Canada. 

“Nobody would disagree that food is a basic human right, but we need policy to enact a realistic living wage that ensures people don’t have to choose between paying the rent or putting food on the table. What the government is doing now clearly isn't working. Most of the people who come in the door of a CFCC have a job, but they're still not able to feed their children.”

A purpose-driven company with a vision

Sahba Fotovat’s compassion for others came out of her childhood in Iran where there was widespread poverty and food insecurity. Riverside Natural Foods, her family company, is committed to using fresh healthy food to strengthen communities.
Riverside Natural Foods has a “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and purpose-and that includes making an impact on food insecurity. 

But the company, run by Sahba and her siblings Nima and Salma, knows that big problems need big solutions. 

Partnering with CFCC enables Riverside to help make systemic change on a national level. Doing good and helping others was the way Sahba and her siblings were raised: their parents were always there for other newcomers in their community.

“At Riverside, we want to stand for something and actually make a difference. And we truly believe that access to healthy food is a human right.” Sahba says. “CFCC is doing amazing work to help people living with food insecurity become part of the solution and have their voices heard. We’re very inspired to be connected with them and do more for the
community!”

Inspired by a place for belonging and dignity

Juliana Sprott wants to help create inclusive spaces for people experiencing food insecurity. At Community Food Centres, everyone is welcomed, and that has moved the Sprott family to invest in scaling the CFC model across Canada, including collaborating with Indigenous communities.
Juliana Sprott’s philanthropic spirit has deep roots. Her mother was born in a refugee camp during the second world war and had a difficult childhood. That’s why the family focuses on supporting people’s most fundamental needs. “We want to see people move from surviving to thriving,"  says Juliana. “Because when you're in survival mode, it's difficult to tap into other possibilities.”

Juliana is filled with hope and gratitude that her family’s partnership with CFCC will bring a sense of community and belonging to others.

“People may come to a Community Food Centre feeling down, but when they leave, my hope is that they'll be smiling. They'll have connected with someone; they'll have fresh food in their stomachs and the energy to get through the day. They're going to start realizing what's possible for their families and their communities. That’s the kind of vision I want to get behind.”

Our generous donors

We are pleased to recognize supporters who contributed $1,000 or more from April 1st 2020 to March 31st 2021. We also thank those who prefer to remain anonymous.

Good Food Access Fund

  • $10,000,000+

    Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
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    The Sprott Foundation
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  • $1,000,000 to $9,999,999

    LCBO
    Shaw Communications Inc.
  • $100,000 to $999,999

    Balsam Foundation
    Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation
    Canada's Great Kitchen Party
    Carlsberg Canada Inc. 
    CIBC
    Gary Slaight
    Manulife
    Maple Leaf Foods and Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security
    Nicholas Metivier Gallery
    President’s Choice Children’s Charity™
    Slaight Family Foundation
    Sobey's Inc. 
    The Arrell Family Foundation
    The WB Family Foundation
    WW Canada Ltd. 
  • $10,000 to $99,999

    Anonymous (2)
    26 Shirts
    Alastair and Jennifer Murray Foundation 
    AMAPCEO
    Brendan Pennylegion
    CIBIC Capital Markets COVID-19 Speaker Series
    Donner Canadian Foundation
    Cormark Securities Inc. 
    Dare Foods Limited
    Don Howden and Jane Squire Howden Foundation
    Erica Shuttleworth
    Externalitator Foundation
    Grey Birch Foundation
    John Brown and Melanie Edwards
    Kenneth Rotenberg 
    Kicking Horse Coffee
    Kinross Gold Corporation 
    LesLois Shaw Foundation
    MacFeeters Family Fund at Toronto Foundation
    Medavie
    Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation
    Moffat Foundation Inc. 
    Neal Brothers Inc.
    Newlands Family Foundation
    Patrick and Barbara Keenan Foundation
    Peter Gilgan Foundation 
    RBC Capital Markets
    RBC Personal & Commercial Banking
    Richard Rooney
    Riverside Natural Foods
    Shaw Gives
    Shine the Light On 
    Silicon Valley Bank
    SNAP Inc. 
    Steve and Sally Stavro Family Foundation
    The Willowool Foundation 
    The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
    Timbercreek
    Tin Shack Ltd. 
    TSX Bourse de Montreal
    WC Kitchen Family Foundation
  • $1,000 to $9,999

    Anonymous (5)
    Alex Ip
    Alex Prole
    Alice Wynter
    Allen Ponak
    Anne and Ron Foerster
    Anthony Longo
    Avenue Investment Management
    Barbara Honig
    Barry Stephens
    Bill and Linda Saul
    Bram Herlich
    Brenda Bent
    Brian Sheehan
    Bryan McCaw
    Chris Carey
    Christine Schmidt
    Christopher Albertyn
    Cindy and Robert Blakely
    Clarus Foundation
    Clean Soils Services
    Corrado Russo
    Daniel Randazzo
    David and Judy Galloway
    David Copeland
    Deborah Leighton
    Diana Henry
    Diane Enhorning
    Doug Ewart and Judith Keene
    Douglas and Margaret Derry Foundation
    Dr. Paeta Lehn
    EC Consulting Inc. 
    Elaine Newman
    Eli Gedalof
    Elizabeth Hamilton-Keen
    Elizabeth McIntyre
    Enbridge: Regular and Volunteer Grant Programs Fund
    George Surdykowski
    Gilbert & Elisa Palter Family Philanthropy Fund at the Jewish Foundation of Greater Toronto 
    Gore Mutual
    Harvey Beresford
    Hippie Snacks
    Hudson's Bay Company
    Ioana Bertrand
    Jackman Reinvents
    James Hayes
    James Moncarz
    Jasbir Parmar
    JD Miller
    Jeff Clapp
    Jeff Hutchison
    Jesse Williams
    Joanne Dereta and Koel Loyer
    Joe Shlesinger and Samara Walbohm
    Johanne Cavé
    John Budreski
    John McNamee
    John Stout
    Judith Zuber
    Jules Bloch
    Katherine Morrissette
    Kathleen O'Neil
    Kenneth Swan
    Laird Plastics
    Laura Trachuk
    Linda Seale
    Longo's
    Lorne Slotnick
    Louisa Davie
    MacDonald Griffin Charitable Foundation
    Madine Taleb
    Marc St-Onge
    Marilyn Nairn
    Marilyn Silverman
    Mark Shuparski
    Marshall Cohen
    Matthew Broadbent
    McEwen Family Charitable Gift Fund
    Michael Horowitz
    Michael Tsourounis
    Michelle Flaherty
    Mike Fata
    MindBeacon Health
    Miriam Rogers
    Mitchell Spivak
    Moira Rooney
    Monogram Coffee Inc. 
    Nancy and Richard Hamm
    Nancy Lang
    Nicholas Pearce Wines Inc. 
    Nicole Arrell
    Nick Saul and Andrea Curtis
    Norman Jesin
    Onex Corporation 
    Pamela Blais and Marvin Green
    Partners in Possibility Foundation
    Patricia Fleming
    Patrick Fortier
    Patrick Kelly
    Patty Metcalfe
    Paul Craven
    Paul Gorman
    Paula Knopf
    Paula Turtle
    Peter and Diane Chauvin 
    Peter Mills
    Phil Murray
    Propeller Coffee Co. 
    Rabobank Canada
    Reva Devins
    Robert Herman
    Russell Goodfellow
    Sarah Davis
    Scott, John, Brian and Elizabeth Marshall
    Shane Pearson
    Sheri Price
    Sherri Bebee
    Tawse Winery Inc.
    The Big Carrot Community Market
    The Morton Family Foundation 
    The Vine Agency
    Thomas Kuttner
    TORA Foundation
    Toronto Foundation
    Tracy Cooper
    Victor Dwyer
    Whole Foods Market
    William Kaplan
    WineAlign
    Yorkshire Valley Farms

Annual Donors

  • $1,000,000+

    The Sprott Foundation
  • $100,000 to $999,999

    Anonymous (1)
    BMO Financial Group
    Joannah and Brian Lawson
    Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security
    Peter Gilgan Foundation
    President’s Choice Children’s Charity™
    The Arrell Family Foundation
    The Metcalf Foundation
    The Public Health Agency of Canada
    The Roof Garden Foundation
    The Young Fund at Hamilton Community Foundation
    WW Canada Ltd. 
  • $10,000 to $99,999

    Anonymous (1)
    Ana P. Lopes, C.M. and Don Tapscott, C.M.
    ARGA Family Foundation
    CBRE Limited
    Chris Lynch
    CIBC
    CORE Architects Inc. 
    David and Elyssa Feldberg and Family
    Donner Canadian Foundation
    Elana Rosenfeld
    Erica Shuttleworth
    Fiera Capital Foundation
    GFI Investment Counsel Ltd
    Jaspreet Singh
    John Budreski
    Lexus On the Park
    Lillian Veri and Fred Klinkhammer
    MacFeeters Family Fund
    Manulife
    Maple Leaf Foods and Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security
    Maytree Foundation
    McLean Smits Family Foundation
    Medavie
    Moez & Marissa Kassam Foundation
    Nancy and Richard Hamm
    Peter Angelou Foundation
    Pitblado Family Foundation
    Sandra Simpson
    Sobey's Inc. 
    Steelworkers Humanity Fund
    TD Securities Underwriting Hope Fund
    The Bickerton-Grabowski Family Foundation 
    The Catherine and Maxwell Meighen Foundation
    The Laidlaw Foundation
    The McLean Foundation
    The Peterson Foundation
    The Pulla Family
    The W.P. Scott Charitable Foundation
    The Wayne-Coleman Family Fund 
    Yaffe Feld Fund

  • $1,000 to $9,999

    Alex Ip
    Alex Prole 
    Andrea Savage and Scott Henshaw
    Angie Macedo
    Anna-Joy Veenstra
    Anne and Ron Foerster
    Anthony Bell
    Anton Erdody
    Apple Canada
    Arden Majewski
    Armitage Corporation
    Aurelie Mogan
    BMO Capital Markets
    Bojan Miladinovic
    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Bousfields Inc
    Brandon Newell
    Brett Jubinville 
    Brett Marchand
    Camilo Gil 
    Canada Council for Public-Private Partnerships
    Canadian Health Food Association
    Canadian Medical Association
    Carol Faulkner
    Celia Harte
    Chris Muir
    Chun Law Professional Corporation
    Craig Senyk
    Dailo
    Daniel Nahmias and Neetu Thind
    Daniel Sutin
    David Dattels
    David Swain & Janet Brown
    Don Cranston and Megan Hill
    Doug Ewart and Judith Keene
    Douglas and Margaret Derry Foundation
    Empire Life
    Erica and James Curtis
    Erica Baron
    Feast Interactive
    Geoffrey Wong
    Geore Surdykowski
    Georgeta Iacobelli
    Green Reason Inc. 
    Harvey Beresford
    Havas Canada
    Heather Killian
    iA Financial Group
    Ian Radforth
    Irfhan Rawji
    James Boettcher
    Janet and Douglas Davis
    Janet Burrows
    Janice Lewis & Mitchell Cohen
    Jennifer Schmidt 
    Jill Maccurdy 
    Joe Amorim 
    Joe Lobko
    John Birnie 
    John Stout
    Juniper Locilento
    Kanishk Gupta
    Ken Chaplin
    Kent Hudson
    Kevin Alvarez
    Kevin Mol
    Kim Pittaway
    KL Wong
    Loop & Tie
    Lucy Waverman and Bruce MacDougall
    MacDonald Griffin Charitable Foundation
    Mark and Karuna Satov
    Mark Herzog
    Mark Wallace and Anita Lorelli
    Mary Brown
    Maryam Moshiri
    Matthew Broadbent
    Megan McCrossan
    Michael Kelly and Marisa Mills
    Michael Larson
    Michael Tiffin
    Michelle Flaherty
    Moira Rooney
    Nancy Lang
    Nicholas Tapp
    Northwood Family Office
    Nutiva
    Pat and John Saul
    Patrick Fortier
    Patrick Higgins
    Paul Wong
    Peter Hwang
    Propeller Coffee Co. 
    RBC Foundation
    RMH
    Robert Cancelli 
    Robert Flynn
    Robert Forbrigger
    Robin MacAulay
    Ronald Hoover
    Ruth Singh
    Sarah Davis
    Schuster Gindin
    Scott, John, Brian and Elizabeth Marshall
    Sean Figueroa
    Sol Orwell
    Stacey Bowman
    Superkul Inc. 
    Suranjita Dhar
    Susan Vardon and Kevin White
    Taylor Irwin Family Fund at Toronto Foundation
    The Vine Agency
    The Walt Disney Company (Canada) Ltd
    Paul Butler and Chris Black Foundation at Toronto Foundation
    Underline Studio Inc. 
    Victor Dwyer
    Vineet Malhotra
    Vivek Varma
    Wholly Veggie
    Wood/Cathcart Memorial Fund
    Yorkshire Valley Farms

In-kind support

  • $1,000 to $1,000,000

    Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
    Corus Entertainment
    DLA Piper
    Humanity
    Loblaws
    Sobeys Inc. 
    The Globe & Mail
    The NorthWest Company
    Tin Shack
    Toronto Life
    Yelp

Board of directors

  • Brian Lawson
    Chair and Treasurer
    Vice-Chair
    Brookfield Asset Management, Inc.
  • Dr. Kwame McKenzie
    Vice-Chair
    CEO
    Wellesley Institute
  • Ana P. Lopes. C.M.
    Secretary
    Corporate Director
    Tapscott Group
  • Sandy Houston
    President and CEO
    Metcalf Foundation
  • Joyce Carter
    President and CEO
    Halifax International Airport Authority
  • Phil Caravaggio
    Co-founder
    The Roof Garden Foundation
  • Dr. Gaynor Watson-Creed
    Assistant Dean, Serving and Engaging Society,
    Faculty of Medicine Dalhousie University
  • Judy Pfeifer
    Chief Public Affairs Officer
    Financial Services Regulatory Authority
  • Kelly Gordon
    Team Manager
    Six Nations Health Services

2020–21 Revenues and Expenses

 

revenues chart
  • 44% Emergency COVID-19 Food Grants
  • 42% Foundations
  • 8% Corporate
  • 4% Individuals & Families
  • 2% Government - Program Support
expenses chart
  • 93% Programs & Grants
  • 4% Fundraising
  • 3% Administration

For our audited financial statements, please visit cfccanada.ca.

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  • Banner | © Bobbi Barbarich
  • Message from the CEO  |  © Melissa Benner
  • Responding to the COVID-19 Crisis  | © Erin Beagle
  • Your Impact | © Harmony CFC, © Turnor Lake & Birch Narrows CFC , © Mount Paul CFC,  © Virgil Knapp, © Matt Moloney, © DiverseCity Community Resources Society, © Roots to Harvest,  © PeopleImages,  © KeithBinns,  © FG Trade
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