Community consultation to address poverty and food insecurity in East Toronto neighbourhoods

Community consultation to address poverty and food insecurity in East Toronto neighbourhoods

Residents of Taylor Massey, Oakridge, and Barrington neighbourhoods are invited to participate in a crucial community consultation on Friday, July 5th, to address pressing issues of poverty and food challenges within their communities.

The consultation, organized in collaboration with various local community partners, seeks to gather essential insights and feedback from residents directly impacted by these issues.

The goal is to foster a collaborative environment where community members can share their experiences and contribute to developing practical solutions.

Attendees can expect lunch and refreshments to be provided. A registration link for the event is available on the associated Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16cFKfKmXT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

This important initiative is a joint effort by the following dedicated community organizations:

  • Access Alliance Multicultural Health and Community Services
  • Taylor-Massey & Oakridge Community Response (TMOCRT)
  • Bangladeshi-Canadian Community Services (BCS)
  • Danforth Islamic Centre
  • The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO)
  • Calvary Baptist Church
  • Beaches Presbyterian Church
  • Bangladesh Centre & Community Services (BCCS)
  • Mennonite New Life Centre (MNLC)
  • Health Access Taylor Massey (HATM)

The organizers emphasize the importance of community participation in tackling these significant challenges and encourage all affected residents and stakeholders to register and attend.