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.

Donate Now Through CanadaHelps.org!

ARFB Report (for April 11, 2024)

from Stefanie Cepuch (Director)

Last week, we weren’t sure what to expect, with the beautiful weather after the storm the week before.  But our numbers returned to about the average, and we were able to give everyone extra milk, thanks to the last week’s leftovers.
461 households
912 individuals


It is National Volunteer Week in Canada, and the theme of the week is Every Moment Matters. This theme highlights the importance of every volunteer and each contribution you make at a moment when we need support more than ever. The sharing of time, skills, empathy, and creativity is vital to the inclusivity, strength, and well-being of our communities.  Thanks to each of you, for the energy you bring each week to ARFB.  Obviously, there would be no food bank without you.  Our guests recognize the work that you do to support them, and we hear from them every week how thankful they are.

Speaking of contributions, we received an incredible donation of new shelving from ACART Storage Solutions.  There are four big solid new rolling shelves, 2 more for the office to replace the shelving on the side wall, and a couple of new small metal trolley carts!  Our most grateful thanks go to President Katie Flynn and her team for their generosity.  Wait til you see these shelves – no more fighting to get them in and out of the office!  Keith tested them out and could move a fully loaded one through the door with no worries for bruised fingers

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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Proud partners of

  • Daily Bread
  • Second Harvest
  • Bike Brigade
  • and our amazing donors

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.

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