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Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! 🙌 In Canada, 63%

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! 🙌

In Canada, 63% of all household food waste is food that could have been eaten. This is possibly attributable to the common misconception that food past the best before date has gone bad—it hasn’t! 🍴✨

#5n2 #foodinsecurity #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #foodforall #foodwaste #toronto #scarborough #donate

Today’s Lunch – Herbed Roast Chicken, Roasted

Today’s Lunch – Herbed Roast Chicken, Roasted Potatoes and Buttered Corn Cob Slices. 🍗🥔🌽✨

Rose and Jack are back! Today, they are preparing another scrumptious dish for the shelter with fresh corn generously donated to us by @murraysfarm

#mealoftheweek #fromonehandtoanother #shelter #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

As summer comes to an end, we’d like to thank ou

As summer comes to an end, we’d like to thank our supporters through a raffle! 🎁

This year has been challenging for 5n2 as we were unexpectedly evicted. However, through your contributions, we are able to continue making meals even during this transition. Through our end-of-summer campaign, we are asking for one-time and monthly donations to resume many of our other needed programs.

New monthly donors will be entered to win 2 tickets to the ROM, Toronto Zoo, OR the Science Centre! One-time donors will be entered to win a Starbucks gift basket valued at $100!*
Winners will be announced on August 24th, 2022 at 4pm EST!

How to enter:
Donate at 5n2.ca/donate
$5 = 1 entry, $20 = 5 entries, unlimited entries**
**if you donate $20 or above, tax receipt will be provided

#torontozoo #starbucks #sciencecentre #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

*Only GTA residents are eligible to enter. Starbucks gift basket will need to be picked up.

Meet Merlyn, our Content Writer and Print Design i

Meet Merlyn, our Content Writer and Print Design intern! 🎨

"To me, 5n2 is a necessity. There isn't another soup kitchen in the Scarborough area that has an impact like 5n2 does. Knowing the meals I prepare are going to feed dozens of people is a unique feeling. It's such a privilege being part of the team to serve the community with like-minded people."

In Japanese:
"私のよると5n2は必要ものです。スカボローに5n2のような人々お助けるのフードバンクはほかにありません。私がじゅんびする食事がたくさんの人が食わせることは気持ちいいです。このチームにこころざしを同じくするどうりょうとこのコミュニティに役立つするはめいよです。"

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Meet Kishopan, our Administration intern! 📓 "5

Meet Kishopan, our Administration intern! 📓

"5n2 is a non-profit organization which works to make people's hunger go away. It is helping people who are not able to afford meals."

In Tamil:
"இது ஒரு இலாப நோக்கற்ற அமைப்பாகும், இது மக்களின் பசியைப் போக்க வேலை செய்கிறது. ஒரு நாளைக்கு ஒரு வேளை சாப்பாடு வாங்க முடியாத ஒருவருக்கு இது உதவும். அவர்களின் சேவைகள் தொடர உங்களால் முடிந்த நன்கொடை வழங்குங்கள். நன்றி"

In Telugu:
"ఇది లాభాపేక్ష లేని సంస్థ, ఇది ప్రజల ఆకలిని పోగొట్టడానికి పనిచేస్తుంది. రోజులో ఒక సారి భోజనం చేసే స్తోమత లేని వ్యక్తికి ఇది సహాయం చేస్తోంది. వారి సేవలు కొనసాగాలంటే దయచేసి మీకు వీలైనంత విరాళం ఇవ్వండి. ధన్యవాదాలు"

In Malayalam:
"ലാഭേച്ഛയില്ലാതെ പ്രവർത്തിക്കുന്ന സംഘടനയാണിത്. ഒരു ദിവസം ഒരുനേരത്തെ ഭക്ഷണം കഴിക്കാൻ കഴിയാത്ത ഒരു വ്യക്തിക്ക് ഇത് സഹായകമാണ്. അവരുടെ സേവനങ്ങൾ തുടരുന്നതിന്, നിങ്ങൾക്ക് കഴിയുന്നത്ര സംഭാവന നൽകുക. നന്ദി"

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Meet Muntafia, our Marketing and Public Relations

Meet Muntafia, our Marketing and Public Relations intern! 📣

“5n2 is an admirable organization. Since 2013, 5n2 has been supporting people in need and revealing an unknown aspect of Canada, food insecurity. 5n2 is providing groceries and fresh hot meals every single day without fail. 5n2 has become a hope for many of the residents of Scarborough. I am happy to be working for 5n2 to minimize food insecurity in marginalized communities.”

In Bangla:
“5n2 একটি প্রশংসনীয় প্রতিষ্ঠান। 2013 সাল থেকে, 5n2 অভাবী লোকদের সহায়তা করছে এবং কানাডার একটি অজানা দিক, খাদ্য নিরাপত্তাহীনতা প্রকাশ করছে। 5n2 ব্যর্থ ছাড়াই প্রতিদিন মুদি এবং তাজা গরম খাবার সরবরাহ করছে। 5n2 স্কারবোরোর বাসিন্দাদের অনেকের জন্য একটি আশা হয়ে উঠেছে। প্রান্তিক জনগোষ্ঠীর খাদ্য নিরাপত্তাহীনতা কমাতে 5n2-এর জন্য কাজ করতে পেরে আমি খুশি”

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! 🙌 The 3 sisters,

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! 🙌

The 3 sisters, term originating with the Haudenosaunee, is an Indigenous intercropping method and legend of inseparable sisters who support and protect one another and help each other grow. This sustainable tactic maintains the fertility of the soil, and enables growth of multiple crops in a smaller area, allowing every plant to benefit. 🌽

#5n2 #foodinsecurity #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #foodforall #foodwaste #toronto #scarborough #donate

Stop by Cabbagetown Farmers Market on Tuesday, Aug

Stop by Cabbagetown Farmers Market on Tuesday, August 2nd for Starbucks, houseplants, and friendly chats with our team about what we do! ☕🌱

#event #farmersmarket #cabbagetown #starbucks #coffee #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

Meet Rian, our Fundraising Assistant intern! 📨

Meet Rian, our Fundraising Assistant intern! 📨

"5n2 is a non-profit organization that helps put food into the mouths of people that can’t afford to support themselves. 13% of Canadian households don't have reliable access to affordable, nutritious foods and that’s not okay. The people at 5n2 donate their time and resources to make that number lower. They stop 3,500 people from going hungry every week. What they are doing is amazing, we need more people like them and they can use your help!"

In Bengali (Roman script):
"5n2 একটি অলাভজনক প্রতিষ্ঠান। তারা এমন মানুষদের খাদ্য সরবরাহ করতে সাহায্য করে যারা নিজেদের ভরণপোষণের সামর্থ্য রাখে না। 13% কানাডিয়ান পরিবার পুষ্টিকর খাবার পায় না এবং এটি ঠিক নয়। যারা 5n2 এ কাজ করছেন তারা এই খাদ্য নিরাপত্তাহীনতার বিরুদ্ধে লড়াই করতে তাদের সময় এবং সম্পদ দান করেন। তারা প্রতি সপ্তাহে 3,500 মানুষকে ক্ষুধার্ত হওয়া থেকে বিরত রাখে। তারা যা করছে তা খুবই ভালো এবং আমাদের তাদের মতো আরও লোক দরকার। 5n2 র আপনাদের সাহায্যর প্রয়োজন!"

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Meet Emily, our Social Media Specialist! 📱 "5n

Meet Emily, our Social Media Specialist! 📱

"5n2 is a charity dedicated to serving the less fortunate in our community. Our approach is holistic: to feed, educate, and build community—we don't stop at the stomach!

All people should be treated with dignity and respect. 5n2 achieves this by allowing clients their choice of food from a food pantry and ensuring that all food served is nutritious and—importantly—delicious!

We realize that food is not only for sustenance—it is also something that should be enjoyed, and something that can bring people together. This organization is filled with big-hearted people who work their hardest each day in hopes that they can provide (quality) food for all. At the core of 5n2 is the belief that a little goes a long way; whatever we have to give, no matter how small, makes a difference."

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Meet Megha, one of our Community Event Planning in

Meet Megha, one of our Community Event Planning interns! 🎉

"5n2 deals with food insecurity issues; we believe in serving the community with compassion and integrity. Our privilege often makes us ignorant of ongoing issues, especially around food. However, we at 5n2 try to create a sense of belongingness by collaborating with the local communities to create equitable food support."

In Hindi:
"5n2 मे खाने का बचाव करके ज़रूरतमंद लोगों को मुफ़्त मे खाना देते है।हमारा विशेषाधिकार अक्सर हमें चल रहे मुद्दों से अनभिज्ञ बना देता है, हम लोग आमतौर पर खानें के मुद्दे को अनदेखा कर देते हैं। पर यह समस्या दिन ब दिन बढ़ती जा रही है। 5n2 में हम सब Canada के लोकल लोगों के साथ साधन जोड़ कर गर्म और ताज़ा खाना परोसा जाता है। यहाँ हम ईमानदारी और करुणा की भावना से काम करने में विश्वास रखते हैं।"

In Punjabi:
"5n2 ਵਿੱਚ ਭੋਜਨ ਦਾ ਬਚਾਅ ਕਰਕੇ, ਉਹ ਲੋੜਵੰਦਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਮੁਫਤ ਭੋਜਨ ਦਿੰਦਾ ਹੈ। ਅਸੀਂ ਆਮ ਤੌਰ 'ਤੇ ਖਾਣਾਂ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਨੂੰ ਨਜ਼ਰਅੰਦਾਜ਼ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਪਰ ਇਹ ਸਮੱਸਿਆ ਦਿਨੋਂ-ਦਿਨ ਵਧਦੀ ਜਾ ਰਹੀ ਹੈ। 5n2 'ਤੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਸਾਰੇ ਗਰਮ ਅਤੇ ਤਾਜ਼ੇ ਭੋਜਨ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਕੈਨੇਡੀਅਨ ਸਥਾਨਕ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਨਾਲ ਮਿਲ ਕੇ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਾਂ। ਇੱਥੇ ਅਸੀਂ ਇਮਾਨਦਾਰੀ ਅਤੇ ਦਇਆ ਦੀ ਭਾਵਨਾ ਨਾਲ ਕੰਮ ਕਰਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਵਿਸ਼ਵਾਸ ਰੱਖਦੇ ਹਾਂ।"

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! 🙌 Here in Canada,

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! 🙌

Here in Canada, we often see hunger and food insecurity as an issue only found in third-world countries; but this is far from reality. According to a 2020 report by Statistics Canada, 1 in 10 people could not get access to adequate nutrition due to financial restraints that year. They may even skip meals in order to budget.

In light of this, it is 5n2’s mission to reduce food insecurity in Scarborough and to ensure that this community has enough nutrition to sustain a healthy lifestyle! 👐💚

#5n2 #foodinsecurity #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #foodforall #foodwaste #toronto #scarborough #donate

Today's Lunch – Plant-based Chicken with Steamed

Today's Lunch – Plant-based Chicken with Steamed Vegetables (for vegans) and delicious Chicken Cacciatore Over Elbow Pasta 🍗🥦🍝✨

Welcome back to the kitchen! We are glad you could once again join Rose and her assistant, Jack, behind the scenes for our second #mealoftheweek😊

#fromonehandtoanother #shelter #vegan #vegetarian #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

Join us at the Toronto Carnival Run Saturday, July

Join us at the Toronto Carnival Run Saturday, July 23rd for prizes and information on everything 5n2! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🎊

#event #torontocarnivalrun #carnivalrun #prizes #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

Meet Matthew, our Fundraising Specialist! 📃 "5

Meet Matthew, our Fundraising Specialist! 📃

"5n2 is an organization created by Seema David to fight food insecurity and to help people in Scarborough access healthy food everyday. The team at 5n2 are all hard-working and passionate people who strive to achieve the same goal as Seema. 5n2 is more than a soup kitchen, they offer various programs to help the community get healthy meals and educate them about food insecurity/other food related topics. Even with the many challenges that come their way, the team at 5n2 continue to push forward to diminish food insecurity in Scarborough. Their mission is something that I believe could be achieved with the combined efforts of the community."

In French:
"5n2 est une organisation créée par Seema David pour combattre l’insécurité alimentaire et donner leur aide aux résidents de Scarbrough pour avoir accessibilité à la bonne nourriture chaque jour. L’équipe de 5n2 sont des personnes qui travaillent fort et qui s'enfoncent le même objectif de Seema. 5n2 est plus qu'une cuisine, il leur offre plus des programmes qui aident les personnes pour obtenir leur repas et pour enseigner les à propos de l' insécurité alimentaire/d’autres sujets en relation avec la nourriture. Même s’il y a des difficultés, l’équipe à 5n2 continue de travailler fort pour diminuer l’insécurité alimentaire en Scarbrough. Leur missions est quelles que choses je crois pourrait être possible avec l’effort combiné de la communauté."

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Meet Renz, our IT Specialist! 💻 "5n2 is a nonp

Meet Renz, our IT Specialist! 💻

"5n2 is a nonprofit organization focused on helping those who are struggling to find their next meals in the Scarborough area. We do this by giving those in need the opportunity to have access to freshly cooked meals through food banks, food pantries and shelters among others. In the 9 years 5n2 has been serving, almost half a million people have been served with 3.5 thousand meals being made weekly. I believe what we do is important because with all the problems that we already have in the world, struggling to get good food should not be one of them and 5n2 directly addresses that issue."

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Meet Julia, our Hydroponic Farm Specialist! 🌿

Meet Julia, our Hydroponic Farm Specialist! 🌿

"The COVID-19 pandemic really made me realise just how bad the silent pandemic of food insecurity is in Canada, so I decided to try to find work to make a difference. I found I aligned best with 5n2 since their values heavily emphasize equitable and dignified food distribution, something I see as a crucial part of charity work. I can’t wait to continue working here and be sure to check out my posts about our new hydroponic farming system!"

In French:
"La pandémie m’a fait remarquer beaucoup plus l’insécurité alimentaire au Canada et l'intensité de cette pandémie silent, faque j’ai décidé de trouver un emploi qui me donnait la chance de faire une différence. Je me suis aligné le mieux avec 5n2 car les valeurs de cette organisation se circulent autour de la distribution équitable et digne de nourriture, quelque chose que je vois comme pilier crucial du travail de bienfaisance. J’ai hâte de continuer mon travail ici et faites sûr de tchéquer mes posts à propos de notre nouvelle ferme hydroponique!"

#meettheinterns #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! We are back! 🙌 Ha

Happy #foodforthoughtfriday! We are back! 🙌

Have you ever heard of hydroponic farming? Julia, our garden-savvy intern, is here to shed (sun)light on this fascinating—and very underrated—agricultural technique.

5n2 is starting our own hydroponics farm as an organic, environmentally-friendly method of growing fresh produce. We will touch more on the benefits of hydroponics in the coming weeks, so join us every Friday to hear about hydroponics, food insecurity, and healthy eating with a gardening enthusiast 🌱😍

#5n2farms #comingsoon #gardening #hydroponics #organic

Photos on the last image are provided by Freight Farms, our 5n2 Farms retailer.

Today's Lunch – yummy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Me

Today's Lunch – yummy Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Meatloaf in Mushroom Sauce and Steamed Veggies. 🥔🥩🥦✨

Join Rose, our talented and beloved kitchen manager, as she packs meals at Grace Church for the shelter today!

#mealoftheweek #fromonehandtoanother #shelter #5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

Founder and Executive Director of 5n2 receives the

Founder and Executive Director of 5n2 receives the Queen's Platinum Jubilee pin and certificate in honour of her outstanding contributions to the community. Those awarded the Queen's Platinum Jubilee pin are citizens who selflessly give their time to make local communities a better place. Congratulations, Seema! 😊

Pictured: Seema's son, Roshan, accepting the certificate on Seema's behalf! Awarded by The Honourable John McKay, the MP for Scarborough-Guildwood.

#5n2 #foodrescue #nonprofit #charity #toronto #scarborough #donate

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