August 2019 | The Stop

Hope in a Time of Crisis

Posted on August 29, 2019 (August 29, 2019) by admin

By Rachel Gray, Executive Director When I bike to The Stop each morning, I see the unmistakable signs of a crisis. By all appearances, Toronto’s west end is booming. Cranes fill the skyline, and I’m surrounded by posters for glamorous new condo developments. But the number of people who use our emergency food services is […]

Join us for a night at the movies!

Posted on August 27, 2019 (August 27, 2019) by admin

Superfoods are a global trend, but are we better off buying locally? And what impact does a superfood’s explosion in popularity have on the farmers and indigenous communities who’ve traditionally grown them? On September 11 at the Revue Cinema, Joyous Health and Fathom Film Group are screening The Superfood Chain, a gorgeous and thought-provoking 4K […]

The Stop’s Summer Reading List

Posted on August 21, 2019 (August 27, 2019) by admin

It’s been a long, hot, and busy summer here at The Stop. We’ve brought thousands of people together around fresh produce at our community gardens and Farmers’ Market, made hundreds of referrals through our Community Advocacy Office, and we’ve just launched an innovative new Economic Justice program. There’s a lot on the go, but we’re […]