About Us

We are now operating from our new location on Progress Avenue in Scarborough! PLEASE NOTE that 5N2 is not open to walk-ins! Only those with an appointment or referral will be able to access our services. Please visit the About page for a list of our Partners as well as the Locations We Serve.

Core Values

Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration

Mission

Fighting food insecurity in our communities

Vision

Creating equitable access to food support in marginalized communities

“When I spoke to people about my vision, I began to see that there are many people who have the heart to serve, but simply need a platform to give of their time and resources.”

– Seema David, Founder

How We Got Started

5N2 was founded by Seema David in 2013. Seema immigrated to Canada in 2007 and while commuting to work downtown each day, she was shocked by the homelessness that was evident on the streets of Toronto. At the same time, she was meeting other new immigrants in Scarborough who were struggling to feed their families.

Determined to help her community, Seema began to serve soup three days a week. 5N2 Kitchens was birthed, operating out of a shared space at the Global Kingdom Ministries church kitchen.

In early 2023, 5N2 moved into a new space. Over the last few years, the demand for food support and the number of families facing food insecurity has risen dramatically and 5N2 is working hard to make sure that no one goes hungry in the Scarborough and GTA area.

Currently, we are serving over 3500 meals at 7 locations each week and supplying much needed grocery hampers to the more isolated in our neighborhoods.

Alongside our kitchen, we run additional programs such as the 5N2 Community Garden.

Who We Serve

We strive to minimize hunger and food insecurity in our communities. We work with partner organizations to bring fresh, warm meals to local residents, serving at food banks, shelters, seniors buildings, drop-in centres and apartment buildings.

Meet Our Board Members

Seema David

Executive Director

Alpesh Joshi

Treasurer

Denise Indira Steele

Director

Toussaint Xavier

Director

Ricky Theriault

Director

Chloe Hao Li

Secretary

Locations We Serve

Name	Address
Grace Place	1428 Kennedy Rd, Scarborough, ON M1P 2L7
TCHC Lawrence Orton Park	3847 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1G 1R5
TCHC Adanac	140 Adanac Dr, Scarborough, ON M1M 2H7
TCHC Eglinton	3171 Eglinton Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1J 2G8
East Scarborough Storefront	4040 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON M1E 2R6
Scarborough Good Neighbours Drop In	193 Markham Rd, Toronto, ON M1J 3C3
Salvation Army	2085 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 2W6