Project FoodChain
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Health and Food Security for People Experiencing Homelessness
Project FoodChain mobilizes community networks to break down barriers to health and food security for people experiencing homelessness.
The Network Effect
At Project FoodChain, we believe in the multiplier effect of networks. Our programs bring together and mobilize diverse communities and players, creating collaborative impact far greater than could be achieved by our organization alone. Currently, our network includes 60 front-line agencies, 17 storage and delivery partners and corporate and community supporters from across Canada.
Did you Know?
75% of Toronto’s unhoused residents are Black, Indigenous or other people of colour (BIPOC).
An estimated 50,000 Toronto residents experience hidden homelessness on any given night.
80% of drop-in centres surveyed report extraordinary, pandemic-level demand for food and supplies.
98% of shelter beds are full, forcing people to sleep outside.
Impact
Since our inception in April 2020, Project FoodChain’s F.A.S.T. Food [Food. that is Accessible. Shelf-Stable. and Transportable.] and S.O.S. [Sustainable. Outdoor. Supplies.] initiatives have secured and delivered millions of essential food and supply items to 60 agency partners who redistribute to thousands of unhoused guests. Essential nutrition, water and supplies include:
1,400,000 PPE Items
1 million granola bars and trail mix packs
750,000 bottles of water
375,000 sachets of coffee and hot chocolate
25,000 personal hygiene kits
92,000 pairs of socks and underwear
37,000 nutritional drinks and shakes
11,000 boots, gloves and shoes
And so much more…
