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As of June 2024, the unemployment rate in Canada stands at 6.4%, reflecting a slight increase from earlier in the year. In Ontario, the unemployment rate is slightly higher at 6.7%, highlighting significant economic challenges within the province. The employment rate...

Food insecurity in Ontario, particularly in Toronto and Scarborough is a profound issue that extends beyond the mere absence of food. It’s about dignity and accessing nutritious meals that sustain not just the body but also the spirit of our communities. With...

Rose, a dedicated and compassionate individual, has always had a strong desire to help others. Her journey with 5N2 began two years ago when she was inspired by the organization's mission and decided to volunteer "I was very inspired by coming to 5N2," Rose shares. "I...

Cheryl's journey with 5N2 began in 2019, sparked by her niece's enthusiastic stories about the organization. Eager to contribute, Cheryl found in 5N2 the perfect outlet for her desire to help her community. "My niece was a chef at 5N2 and shared so many wonderful...

Since 2020, 5N2 has been partnering with Starbucks to rescue food and provide it to those in need. Every Friday, through this initiative, 5N2 delivers vital support to community members at Progress Church, which has been receiving this assistance since January...

George joined 5N2 as a volunteer in November 2023, driven by his  strong desire to give back to his community. As a retiree with time on his hands, George wanted to find meaningful ways to contribute and make a difference.  "When I retired, I realized I had some extra...

At 5N2, a diverse group of dedicated volunteers and staff come together with a singular purpose: to provide nutritious meals and offer a hand of hope to the community. Our new campaign, Hands of Hope, shines a light on these incredible individuals and the partners who...

Neil Young once famously said, “it’s better to burn out than to fade away”, in his 1979 hit My, My, Hey Hey. However, as nonprofit workers, we would beg to differ from the rocker. At 5n2, we strongly believe it is important to...

We all know that cars and carbon dioxide are significant contributors to greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, but who would have thought that food waste has also been heating up our planet? Here are three quick facts about food waste in Ontario: 1. According to the...

June can mean many things: it can mean beach days, watermelons under the sun, and since 2009 it has also been a month for us to celebrate Indigenous History in Canada. This month is a time for learning and appreciating Indigenous cultures in Canada. As an...

The National Volunteer Week theme for 2021 is The Value of One, The Power of Many. How inspiring and true, especially during this past year as we have seen people help each other during the pandemic and also rise together to fight...

Do you ever wonder what goes on at a soup kitchen? What are all those people doing? Well, let me walk you through a typical Tuesday. The day starts at 8:30 AM with a delivery of fresh produce from one of our most valued partners, Second Harvest. We have received...