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York Region Food NetworkFOOD FOR HEALTH - FOOD FOR ALLFood security is defined as a situation in which all people obtain a safe, culturally acceptable, nutritionally adequate diet through a sustainable food system that maximizes self-reliance and social justice. (Hamm and Bellows, J Nutr Educ Behav. 2003; 35:27-43)Food Insecurity: the inadequate or insecure access to adequate food due to financial constraints.Tarasuk, V, Mitchell, A, Dachner, N. Research to identify policy options to reduce food insecurity (PROOF). (2013). Household food insecurity in Canada 2011.

York Region Food Network seeks to be an acknowledged and respected centre for the promotion of food security – a healthy, accessible and sustainable food system in York Region. In support of this vision, YRFN works to raise public awareness on the many issues affecting food security such as affordable housing, adequate employment, education, accessible childcare and social assistance policies through programming, outreach and advocacy initiatives.

Mission Statement To provide emergency food items to Markham residents in need. The Food Bank was founded in 1984. Jean Lee was concerned about people going hungry in the town. The founding directors were Sheila Spinks and Phylis Tyrie. Gladys Keeble joined a few months later.

Since its inception in 2001, TorontoMuslims.com envisioned the idea of utilizing the web and email to build bridges between the various Muslim organizations, centres, mosques, leaders, volunteers and the community at large. TorontoMuslims.com is the only website in Ontario that lists the current Muslim community events, free of charge to everyone. It also publishes a highly anticipated e-newsletter, the only of its kind, that reaches out to several thousand individuals, families, and institutions across Canada twice a week. It's the place that Toronto's Muslims Go First!

Since 1982, Blue Door Shelters, a not-for-profit registered charitable agency (# 13057 1896 RR0001) governed by a volunteer Board of Directors, has been an integral part of our community providing emergency shelter for the homeless population of York Region.

DonationsAbout Christian CentreGod continues to use the people of Christian Centre Church to bring others into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and help them develop in their spiritual journey. Revelation 7:9 says '...and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.'Our church is represented by over 70 different nations, and we gather together in one accord to serve Him! We continue to hold forth the Word of God as the final authority for life and living.We strive to help people become connected in a biblical community and use their gifts to serve the Lord and others. We are all on the journey to grow in our worship of the living God and to share the life changing message of Jesus Christ with a world in desperate need of Him. We believe that the church - the Body of Christ - is the hope of the world. Again, thank you for taking the time to visit our site. But please, don't hesitate to come to one of our services some time or to pick up the phone and schedule a personal visit with one of our pastors.

God continues to use the people of Christian Centre Church to bring others into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and help them develop in their spiritual journey. Revelation 7:9 says '...and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb.' Our church is represented by over 70 different nations, and we gather together in one accord to serve Him! We continue to hold forth the Word of God as the final authority for life and living. We strive to help people become connected in a biblical community and use their gifts to serve the Lord and others. We are all on the journey to grow in our worship of the living God and to share the life changing message of Jesus Christ with a world in desperate need of Him. We believe that the church - the Body of Christ - is the hope of the world. Again, thank you for taking the time to visit our site. But please, don't hesitate to come to one of our services some time or to pick up the phone and schedule a personal visit with one of our pastors.