Kindred Kitchen

Happy Birthday to Kindred Kitchen!

One year ago our new community meal program launched under the leadership of Carolyn Bennett and chef Stephanie Bailey. Thank you! For a year of laughter,
dancing in the kitchen, smiling with our meal guests, and a few thousand fresh, free, beautiful meals served. Your warm, calm, caring hearts make the gym at Roncesvalles United Church a joyful place to be every Sunday for our volunteers and guests, and we look forward to being together every week. Kindred Kitchen is truly "Love that looks like food." Happy Birthday to two amazing women and to every single person who has helped make this such a wonderful year.

Kindred Kitchen is collecting non-perishable staples to help support our community .

We’re especially looking for:
- Beans/Legumes (dried or canned)
-Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate
-Rice, Vegetables, Tuna, etc.

Your donations go directly into the meals we lovingly prepare and share. Every little bit makes a big difference. Drop-offs welcome anytime! 🍲💛

🧡 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – JUNE 22 🧡
We’re looking for helping hands at Kindred Kitchen!

✨ 10:00 AM – Set-up (tables, chairs, and a few good laughs)
✨ 12:00 PM – Meal service volunteers arrive for a quick rundown
✨ Anytime in between – Whether you can give an hour or the whole day, we’d love to have you!

Come be part of something meaningful. Every bit of help makes a big difference. 💪🍽️
DM

Friends of Sorauren Park is inviting local artists and creators to apply for a special showcase at the Sorauren Farmers’ Market on Labour Day, Monday, September 1, 2025 — one of the market’s busiest days.

Up to three participants will be selected to exhibit and sell their work. Table fees are covered by FOSP, and artists keep 100% of their sales.

Eligibility: Applicants must live or have a studio in Roncesvalles Village, South Parkdale, or Little Portugal (Dundas St. W.), and offer some products priced between $20 and $100. Participants will be selected by the FOSP Art Committee.

Apply by Monday, June 30.

https://forms.gle/qyyojkpguzYNshJe7

May 28th is World Hunger day. Over the past year, over 1 million people in Ontario have turned to food banks, a 25% increase from the previous year, marking the eighth consecutive rise in food insecurity. While food banks provide essential support, many people who rely on these services don’t have access to a kitchen to prepare meals. This is where PARC steps in.

In Parkdale, we serve a minimum of 250 meals daily through our Community Meal Program, addressing food insecurity for the 40% of residents living below the poverty line. We recognize how hunger can lead to stress and anxiety, negatively impacting health, which is why our goal is to provide healthy, enjoyable meals to all.

Our meals are available every day, helping reduce social isolation and foster a sense of community. But we can't do it without you. Your support is crucial to continue feeding those in need. Every meal makes a difference.

Join us on World Hunger day in the fight against hunger—your donation can change lives: https://parc.on.ca/donate/ .