Daily Bread Food Bank facts for kids
| Abbreviation | DBFB |
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| Type | charity organization |
| Legal status | active |
| Purpose | advocate and public voice, educator and network |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
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Region served
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Greater Toronto Area |
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Official language
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English French |
| Website | http://www.dailybread.ca |
The Daily Bread Food Bank (DBFB) is a Canadian non-denominational Christian charity organization with a stated goal of ending hunger in Toronto by collaborating with all to eliminate food insecurity and advocate for solutions to end poverty. Founded in 1983, the organization is based in Toronto, Ontario, and is one of the largest food bank organizations in Canada.
Daily Bread distributes fresh and shelf-stable food, as well as fresh-cooked meals, to 193 food programs at 128 member agencies across Toronto. Its network of agencies serviced nearly 2 million client visits in 2022.
Research and advocacy
Daily Bread Food Bank (in partnership with North York Harvest Food Bank) also publishes the influential Who's Hungry report, a profile of food insecurity in the City of Toronto. This annual survey measures trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto to educate the public and spark policy change.
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