Photo credit: CBC News
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has donated $2 million (Cad) to Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank.
This is a great relief, as one in ten Torontonians relies on food banks.
DBFB chief executive officer Neil Hetherington said, “Two million dollars—that means some two million meals out to the community. That means we can purchase two new trucks that will allow us to make sure that every Torontonian can have access to decent, wonderful food.”
Elder David LaFrance, an area secretary for the church, said, “We understand the importance of following Christ’s example to help others in need in our community. This donation to the Daily Bread Food Bank is part of our greater efforts to give and help in the area in which we live. Our motivation is out of service to others and to help those in need, and follow our Christian convictions to do so. We really are grateful for the wonderful work that’s done here at Daily Bread.”
The donation couldn’t have come at a better time, as Toronto’s food bank visits have climbed to alarming new heights. DBFB now sees up to 350,000 client visits per month instead of 65,000 monthly pre-pandemic visits. Naturally, their annual food spending has climbed from $1.5 million annually to over $22 million. Sometimes, the food line will extend onto New Toronto Street, and the food bank will serve about 1,000 families in a few hours.
