The Avenue Road Food Bank is a Daily Bread member food bank located in and operated by the Church of the Messiah. We provide weekly food support to community families and individuals. We are supported by dedicated volunteers, our partners, and many generous donors.

The Avenue Road Food Bank can no longer take new registrations onsite.  Please register at dailybread.ca to be directed to your closest food bank. 
Register here
https://dailybread.link2feed.ca/
DB Locations here.
https://www.dailybread.ca/need-food/programs-by-location/

We are open with enhanced COVID-19 protections and protocols. We have returned to grocery shopping model. Each guest may select their own groceries.

Location: Church of the Messiah (240 Avenue Road, Toronto)

Entrance: Doors marked ”Bell Tower” at the corner of Dupont and Avenue

Open Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Giving to The Church of the Messiah

Financial support maintains the life and work of the church.

You may give in person during a service through the collection plate by cheque or in cash. You may also mail a donation to the church office.

You may give online and receive an immediate tax receipt through our Canada Helps page. You may make a one-time gift or set up a monthly donation to help the church plan ahead.

If you wish to give directly to the Foodbank, on the right side of the Canada Helps page you will find a drop down menu under “Apply your donation to a fund set up by this charity* and choose “Avenue Road Food Bank”

If you wish to give by cheque: the cheque should be made out to Church of the Messiah with foodbank in the “RE:” space.

Give online from The Church of the Messiah’s Canada Helps page.

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ARFB Report (for March 26, 2025)

So – last week was another busy one, although the numbers dipped slightly:

Households  403
Individuals 811
It was a beautiful afternoon, and everyone, for the most part, was in a good mood thanks to the sunshine.
Morning crew dealt with the rare Second Harvest/Daily Bread convergence, when both trucks arrived at the same time.  It was a ton of work, but as usual, they managed to get the trucks unloaded and everything properly sorted with good humour and energy!
Two of our high school students had the idea that along with our names, volunteers who speak other languages should wear a badge to indicate which languages they speak.  It could help make our guests feel comfortable engaging with the volunteers.  Why didn’t we think of that?  What a great idea!

As you know, Janet works the Information and Referral desk now, and she has been very busy helping our guests with different issues.  Last week, one returned to thank her for her help, as her referral to an employment agency led to a job!

Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that, some have entertained angels without knowing it.” Hebrews 13:2

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!!

Email: foodbank@churchofthemessiah.ca

For GTA open food banks and meal programs please check Toronto 211 Information

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Volunteering at the Avenue Road Food Bank:

• We are able operate and serve our food bank community because of the time and skills of our many committed volunteers.
• We regularly bring new in volunteers for many roles. Please email us at foodbank@churchofthemessiah.ca with your interest and availability.
• We are always looking for drivers for local food picks and deliveries.
• All volunteers must fill out applications, and sign policy and privacy agreements.

Donations:

• We accept non-perishable food donations on Wednesday mornings at the ”Bell Tower” door.
• We are NOT currently accepting clothing donations.
• Monetary donations support food and supply purchases made by the food bank – see Donations for information.

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We are committed to providing food to our community. We have safety protocols in place during COVID-19.

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