Advocacy
Little Hands, Big Heart
Little Hands, Big Heart How a 4-Year-Old’s Birthday Party Became a Food Drive Success On June 14th, Harper and her dad, Matt, came to TNDF to tell us their story.
Nourishing Lives.
Emergency Warming Centre
A state of emergency has been declared due to the ongoing ice storm. Many in our community are facing extended power outages, leaving them without heat, connectivity, or key essentials—and we’re here to support.
Here’s how we’re responding at TNDF:
• Serving hot meals, drinks, and snacks
• Providing a warm, welcoming space to rest, recharge, and connect with others
• Keeping food bank appointments running
• Offering Wi-Fi, charging stations, and washrooms
• Serving hot meals, drinks, and snacks
• Providing a warm, welcoming space to rest, recharge, and connect with others
• Keeping food bank appointments running
• Offering Wi-Fi, charging stations, and washrooms
We are open Monday to Friday, 9 AM–4 PM at 16 York Street, Cannington—no matter what. Even if the weather turns or power goes out again, we’ll be here.
If you need to warm up, charge your phone, use the washroom, grab something to eat or drink, or simply connect with others—you’re welcome to come by. We’ll have hot coffee, hot chocolate, and tea on throughout the day.
As hard as this week has been, we’re also seeing what community really means: care, compassion, and connection. Thank you to everyone who’s been donating, checking in, sharing resources, and spreading the word. You’re making a real difference.
Stay safe and warm—we’re here with you. 
Every dollar helps us stretch our food purchasing, keep our generator full of diesel, and meet growing needs. THANK YOU!
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Our Work & Impact
Our mission is to connect people to nourishing food and supportive resources, empowering the community to come together to develop lasting change. Rooted in curiosity, connection, advocacy, responsiveness, and equity, we are a multi-service agency with two pivotal branches—food services and social services.
Click here to read our most recent annual report and learn more about our impact.
All regular programs and services are cancelled for the rest of the week as we prioritize our limited resources on our emergency warming centre.
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two branches
Our Services
Eat Well
Food Services
Since 2008, community food work has been our bread and butter. In our Food Services branch, we are dedicated to not only alleviating hunger in a dignified and low-barrier way, but also advancing household and community food security.
Live Well
Social Services
Formally established in 2023, our Social Services branch goes beyond addressing immediate needs, offering programs and services to support and sustain growth for individuals, families, and the community as a whole.
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Advocacy
What is Transitional Housing?
What is Transitional Housing? Inside TNDF’s Newest Program Homelessness, resulting from a lack of affordable housing, has become a growing crisis in Canada over the past few decades. While several
Community Development
Maple Tree Community Garden
Maple Tree Community Garden Spring is in the air… and we’re busy getting the Maple Tree Community Garden (MTCG) ready for the 2023 growing season. This year The Nourish and
Fresh food near you
Mobile Food Market
Everyone is welcome to shop at Mobile Food Market – come meet our friendly team, check out our selection of delicious, affordable, local fruits and vegetables, and see how this project has become a positive and convenient resource for our community.
- Visiting towns like Gamebridge, Manilla, Beaverton, Sunderland, Cannington & Port Bolster
- Offering a seasonal selection of delicious, affordable, local fruits and vegetables,
- Bring any re-usable bag and receive $1 off your purchase
