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AGENCY NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2018
The Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church‘How Toronto Public Health has helped our Program’
The Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church (Grant AME) is nestled in a quiet community on Gerrard Street East, just west of Woodbine Avenue. On a regular basis, Grant AME hosts various food and community programs, including
Sherry Desmond Cross, one of the program’s lead voluntary coordinators. “We share the food, and we have gotten to know the participants of the programs. They have become part of our family”. Building this family has not come
a Soup Kitchen, a Food Bank & Meal Program, Clothing Bank, as well as a Youth Drop-in. As many as 100 people squeeze into the friendly space to attend their programs.
Since becoming a partner with Second Harvest in March of 2017, the volunteers running the kitchen have worked hard to keep up with the demand. “We see regular clients that travel as far as Mississauga to come and share a meal with us.”
Part of what makes the programs so successful at Grant AME, is that they serve dinner with dignity— “we never serve any food that we would not eat ourselves,”says
easy for the team at Grant AME. They have worked hard to make the space welcoming and safe. One step they have taken to ensure the safety of their participants was connecting directly with Toronto Public Health (TPH). “I met an inspector while I was volunteering at another organization, and I asked
her to help me get our kitchen inspected so we could start serving food,” says Sherry.
Initially, the kitchen received a conditional pass as there were several minor renovations needed. An old industrial dishwasher needed fixing, and tiles needed replacing—nothing too difficult for a resourceful and industrious team to address. Following that initial conditional pass, TPH visited several times, giving Grant AME the green light to run their programs. In Sherry’s eyes, the relationship with TPH is a positive one. “They have shared with us resources and trainings and have helped us to make this space as safe as possible.”
Today, Grant AME is still looking for ways to improve. They hope to source funds to do a complete kitchen and bathroom renovation, and to access new stoves and kitchen equipment to further improve their programming. “Our next step is to offer skill building workshops—after taking certified training through TPH and Second Harvest, we feel better equipped to teach others how to prepare healthier food options, even with donated food!”
Left: Arlene ThompsonRight: Sherry Desmond CrossVoluntary Coordinators at Grant AME
3 Tips to get your kitchen inspected (and Get a Pass!)
A new and exciting online platform has arrived! Foodrescue.ca, our pilot website allows food establishments and social service agencies to reduce food waste while also supporting food programs in the community. How does it work? An approved health-inspected establishment creates a profile and posts any surplus food they would like to donate. A social service agency also creates a similar profile, and picks up food donations to then serve to their program participants.
Want to be part of this platform? Visit Foodrescue.ca to sign up. Did we also mention that Foodrescue.ca is FREE to use?
Dan CollingsCommunity Relations Coordinator [email protected]
Page 1Second Harvest 1450 Lodester Rd, Unit 18 Toronto, ON M3J 3C1 416.408.2594 secondharvest.ca
2ndHarvestTO Second HarvestTO 2ndHarvestTO
Have any questions? Contact Us.
Joint Agency Workshop Review
Note: Second Harvest will be closed Monday August 7 & Monday September 4 for statutory holidays. There will be no food deliveries on these dates. 1 2 3
Connect with your local inspector: There are many inspectors throughout the City of Toronto, each responsible for a specific district. The key to clear communication is to get connected with your local inspector.Telephone: 416-338-7600Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(closed on statutory holidays)
Practice proper food storage:In the meantime, use best practices for handling food. • When storing food, it should be
placed on shelves 6-inches off the floor, 2-inches from wall
• Store raw food below ready-to-eat foods to avoid contamination
• Keep cold food cold: 4°C/40°F• Keep frozen food frozen:
-18C18°C/0°F
Practice proper sanitation: • Wash dishes in a 2 or 3
compartment sink where proper sanitation can be practiced
• For hand washing, provide soap, paper towels, and a garbage can
• Ensure proper ventilation is in place
• Contact pest control for any pest issue
Rose BarcarseProgram Coordinator 416.408.2594 x288 When do I call Rose? If you are an agency WEST of YONGE, and you are interested in a site visit, or to discuss changes to your program.
Jenelle Regnier-DaviesProgram Coordinator 416.408.2594 x300When do I call Jenelle? If you are an agency EAST of YONGE, and you are interested in a site visit, or to discuss changes to your program.
On May 25th, Second Harvest, alongside Daily Bread Food Bank and North York Harvest Food Bank, hosted the 16th annual Joint Agency Training Workshop (JAW). A much-anticipated event every year, the JAW features workshops on topics prevalent to our joint agencies. This year, we explored the theme of SPACE.
The event was held at the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church on Yonge Street. About 90 participants from over 30 diverse social agencies across Toronto attended. The event opened with a panel discussion focused on how we can create safer spaces.
under ArtReach’s additional resources.
• Everyone has the right to a dignified place to call home. Learn more about tenant rights at the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
• How we choose to organize our spaces plays a huge role in program impact. Search for Jodie Shupac’s “Making room for space: How nonprofits are optimizing their physical environments” for tips.
• Have you ever advocated for your community? Check out the Toronto Youth Cabinet on how to deliver an impactful deputation.Participants then attended
4 unique how-to workshops pertaining to the theme of space.
We thank all who attended. If you missed the workshop, not to worry—you can access the resources relevant to the workshop: • Want to learn
more about anti-oppression? Download comprehensive toolkits
JAW Participants during panel discussion
As the days are warming up, fresh and seasonal ingredients are at their peak quality and availability. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is a great way to increase fiber and water intake, as well as boost intake of essential vitamins and minerals. Try this refreshing and inspired recipe created by the YWCA Toronto (First Stop Woodlawn).
Our Year in Review: Education & Training
Since the official launch of the Education & Training Program in September 2017, Second Harvest have had the privilege of working with many organizations, lead staff and volunteers who run food programs in the community. Check out our year in review:
For more information on hosting or registering for training or workshops, contact Madison Maguire at [email protected] or call 416.606.0984.
13 Community Food Safety Trainings
Community Food Basics Workshops
Partnership Workshops
9
4
27 Total Trainings
A Big ‘Thank You’ to our 253
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Together, we have prevented 10.7 million pounds of food
from going to the landfill, while providing meals for 310,973 individuals. We thank you for your energy, compassion, and tireless commitment to feeding
our communities.
333Individuals
Trained
102Agencies Benefitted
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Ingredients
3 cloves Garlic, minced1 Tbsp Cumin seeds, whole1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed1 Tbsp Roasted sesame oil 2 heads Broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin1 Yellow pepper, diced1 Carrot, shredded 1 cup Purple cabbage, shredded1/2 Red onion, sliced4 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, gently sauté garlic with oil. Cook until fragrant, then add cumin and pepper flakes—toast gently. Remove from heat and add sesame oil.
2. Place broccoli in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and sesame oil/garlic mixture over broccoli. Toss to blend ingredients.
3. Add yellow peppers, carrots, cabbage, red onions and bacon bits. Season to taste and mix well. 4. Serve chilled.
Feature Summer Recipe: Rainbow Broccoli Salad
Page 2
Photo credit: Spendwithpennies.com
As the days are warming up, fresh and seasonal ingredients are at their peak quality and availability. Eating fresh vegetables and fruits is a great way to increase fiber and water intake, as well as boost intake of essential vitamins and minerals. Try this refreshing and inspired recipe created by the YWCA Toronto (First Stop Woodlawn).
Our Year in Review: Education & Training
Since the official launch of the Education & Training Program in September 2017, Second Harvest have had the privilege of working with many organizations, lead staff and volunteers who run food programs in the community. Check out our year in review:
For more information on hosting or registering for training or workshops, contact Madison Maguire at [email protected] or call 416.606.0984.
13 Community Food Safety Trainings
Community Food Basics Workshops
Partnership Workshops
9
4
27 Total Trainings
A Big ‘Thank You’ to our 253
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Together, we have prevented 10.7 million pounds of food
from going to the landfill, while providing meals for 310,973 individuals. We thank you for your energy, compassion, and tireless commitment to feeding
our communities.
333Individuals
Trained
102Agencies Benefitted
Page 3
Ingredients
3 cloves Garlic, minced1 Tbsp Cumin seeds, whole1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed1 Tbsp Roasted sesame oil 2 heads Broccoli, cut into bite size pieces 3 tbsp Apple cider vinegar1/4 cup Olive oil, extra virgin1 Yellow pepper, diced1 Carrot, shredded 1 cup Purple cabbage, shredded1/2 Red onion, sliced4 strips Bacon, cooked and crumbled Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a skillet over medium heat, gently sauté garlic with oil. Cook until fragrant, then add cumin and pepper flakes—toast gently. Remove from heat and add sesame oil.
2. Place broccoli in a large mixing bowl. Drizzle apple cider vinegar, olive oil, and sesame oil/garlic mixture over broccoli. Toss to blend ingredients.
3. Add yellow peppers, carrots, cabbage, red onions and bacon bits. Season to taste and mix well. 4. Serve chilled.
Feature Summer Recipe: Rainbow Broccoli Salad
Page 2
Photo credit: Spendwithpennies.com
Page 1
AGENCY NEWSLETTER
SUMMER 2018
The Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church‘How Toronto Public Health has helped our Program’
The Grant African Methodist Episcopal Church (Grant AME) is nestled in a quiet community on Gerrard Street East, just west of Woodbine Avenue. On a regular basis, Grant AME hosts various food and community programs, including
Sherry Desmond Cross, one of the program’s lead voluntary coordinators. “We share the food, and we have gotten to know the participants of the programs. They have become part of our family”. Building this family has not come
a Soup Kitchen, a Food Bank & Meal Program, Clothing Bank, as well as a Youth Drop-in. As many as 100 people squeeze into the friendly space to attend their programs.
Since becoming a partner with Second Harvest in March of 2017, the volunteers running the kitchen have worked hard to keep up with the demand. “We see regular clients that travel as far as Mississauga to come and share a meal with us.”
Part of what makes the programs so successful at Grant AME, is that they serve dinner with dignity— “we never serve any food that we would not eat ourselves,”says
easy for the team at Grant AME. They have worked hard to make the space welcoming and safe. One step they have taken to ensure the safety of their participants was connecting directly with Toronto Public Health (TPH). “I met an inspector while I was volunteering at another organization, and I asked
her to help me get our kitchen inspected so we could start serving food,” says Sherry.
Initially, the kitchen received a conditional pass as there were several minor renovations needed. An old industrial dishwasher needed fixing, and tiles needed replacing—nothing too difficult for a resourceful and industrious team to address. Following that initial conditional pass, TPH visited several times, giving Grant AME the green light to run their programs. In Sherry’s eyes, the relationship with TPH is a positive one. “They have shared with us resources and trainings and have helped us to make this space as safe as possible.”
Today, Grant AME is still looking for ways to improve. They hope to source funds to do a complete kitchen and bathroom renovation, and to access new stoves and kitchen equipment to further improve their programming. “Our next step is to offer skill building workshops—after taking certified training through TPH and Second Harvest, we feel better equipped to teach others how to prepare healthier food options, even with donated food!”
Left: Arlene ThompsonRight: Sherry Desmond CrossVoluntary Coordinators at Grant AME
3 Tips to get your kitchen inspected (and Get a Pass!)
A new and exciting online platform has arrived! Foodrescue.ca, our pilot website allows food establishments and social service agencies to reduce food waste while also supporting food programs in the community. How does it work? An approved health-inspected establishment creates a profile and posts any surplus food they would like to donate. A social service agency also creates a similar profile, and picks up food donations to then serve to their program participants.
Want to be part of this platform? Visit Foodrescue.ca to sign up. Did we also mention that Foodrescue.ca is FREE to use?
Dan CollingsCommunity Relations Coordinator [email protected]
Page 1Second Harvest 1450 Lodester Rd, Unit 18 Toronto, ON M3J 3C1 416.408.2594 secondharvest.ca
2ndHarvestTO Second HarvestTO 2ndHarvestTO
Have any questions? Contact Us.
Joint Agency Workshop Review
Note: Second Harvest will be closed Monday August 7 & Monday September 4 for statutory holidays. There will be no food deliveries on these dates. 1 2 3
Connect with your local inspector: There are many inspectors throughout the City of Toronto, each responsible for a specific district. The key to clear communication is to get connected with your local inspector.Telephone: 416-338-7600Mon - Fri, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.(closed on statutory holidays)
Practice proper food storage:In the meantime, use best practices for handling food. • When storing food, it should be
placed on shelves 6-inches off the floor, 2-inches from wall
• Store raw food below ready-to-eat foods to avoid contamination
• Keep cold food cold: 4°C/40°F• Keep frozen food frozen:
-18C18°C/0°F
Practice proper sanitation: • Wash dishes in a 2 or 3
compartment sink where proper sanitation can be practiced
• For hand washing, provide soap, paper towels, and a garbage can
• Ensure proper ventilation is in place
• Contact pest control for any pest issue
Rose BarcarseProgram Coordinator 416.408.2594 x288 When do I call Rose? If you are an agency WEST of YONGE, and you are interested in a site visit, or to discuss changes to your program.
Jenelle Regnier-DaviesProgram Coordinator 416.408.2594 x300When do I call Jenelle? If you are an agency EAST of YONGE, and you are interested in a site visit, or to discuss changes to your program.
On May 25th, Second Harvest, alongside Daily Bread Food Bank and North York Harvest Food Bank, hosted the 16th annual Joint Agency Training Workshop (JAW). A much-anticipated event every year, the JAW features workshops on topics prevalent to our joint agencies. This year, we explored the theme of SPACE.
The event was held at the Yorkminster Park Baptist Church on Yonge Street. About 90 participants from over 30 diverse social agencies across Toronto attended. The event opened with a panel discussion focused on how we can create safer spaces.
under ArtReach’s additional resources.
• Everyone has the right to a dignified place to call home. Learn more about tenant rights at the Centre for Equality Rights in Accommodation (CERA)
• How we choose to organize our spaces plays a huge role in program impact. Search for Jodie Shupac’s “Making room for space: How nonprofits are optimizing their physical environments” for tips.
• Have you ever advocated for your community? Check out the Toronto Youth Cabinet on how to deliver an impactful deputation.Participants then attended
4 unique how-to workshops pertaining to the theme of space.
We thank all who attended. If you missed the workshop, not to worry—you can access the resources relevant to the workshop: • Want to learn
more about anti-oppression? Download comprehensive toolkits
JAW Participants during panel discussion
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