Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank (OVFB) is a 100% volunteer run non-profit organization that serves two locations in Toronto. The OVFB was established on Mother’s Day 2008. “What a better day to start a food bank, mother’s are all about food,” states Malan Joseph, the Executive Director of OVFB.

Malan Joseph’s vision began when he was running a community program at a local temple that his wife visits. A Roman Catholic by religious association, Malan wanted to channel the food donations the temple receives to those in need. It is while doing this that he realised that there are so many more who need the food. Along, with others who shared his passion, Malan was able to start and run OVFB successfully. Today, the vegetarian food bank serves over 1000 clients in the community. [Read More]

Spring has gotten off to a rousing start here at the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank. First of all, we would like to wish a Happy Spring to all of you along with a Happy Naw-Ruz to our Persian friends and a Happy Holi to all of our supporters in the Hindu community as well. Indeed, spring has sprung--but don’t put away the parka and boots just yet!

Speaking of spring, the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank has kicked off its “Fill the Fridge Spring Food Drive”. The “Fill the Fridge Spring Food Drive” began on March 21st and will continue until June 21st. This is a critical time of year for us because this is when we receive many new clients who need assistance. In fact, according to a recent report from the Ontario Association of Food Banks, 402,000 Ontarians rely on food banks so we continue to need your support. If you would like to make a donation, please check out our donation page for more details. [Read More]

Starting on March 12th to June 21st, the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank is launching its annual “Fill the Fridge” food and fund raising campaign. The March Break is the busiest time of year when the need for food is greatest. When the kids are at home, the fridge is always open.

So we’re asking all of you to please donate to the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank to help our clients fill their fridges! Last year we had over 40 students who donated their time and energy by organizing food drives, fundraising and helping us distribute food to our clients. In fact, many of the students had so much fun last year, they are coming back this year for another round of laughs and learning about vegetarianism and food issues. [Read More]

"I love mandarin oranges. I did not get a chance to eat them. For more than three months, my mom couldn't afford to buy them. I am now getting it from the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank every Saturday. I love the Vegetarian Food Bank!!!" - Claudia Grade 3

"We love to eat tomatoes, but when you look at the price, we say next time. Next time never came until I visited the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank. Now every Saturday, I go to the Ontario Vegetarian Food Bank to pickup vegetables." - Pirapa Pathmini