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BAPS Charities organize food drive in Toronto
17,600 pounds of non-perishable food items were donated.
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Staff Reporter - Sun, 07, Dec 2025
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Community leaders posing with boxes of donated food in the background / BAPS Charities
BAPS Charities organized a food drive in Toronto, Ontario on Nov. 14 and donated over 17,600 pounds of non-perishable food items to the Daily Bread Food Bank.
The initiative was a part of BAPS charities' efforts to aid the community at a time when rising costs of food, housing, fuel, and transportation are placing immense pressure on individuals and families across Canada.
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Daily Bread Food Bank Development Officer Leaura da Mota lauded the intitive and said, "Food bank visits have reached crisis levels in our city. Last year, there were over 4.1 million client visits at Daily Bread member food banks – a 340% increase since before the pandemic."
She added, "Thank you for your incredible efforts to bring hope to our neighbours experiencing food insecurity."
John Zerucelli, Secretary of State (Labour) and MP for Etobicoke North, posted on social media, “Proud to join BAPS for their annual food drive. BAPS Charities continues to be a pillar of service in our community — year after year, showing what compassion in action truly looks like. Thank you to BAPS and every neighbour who donated. This is community at its best.”
Amarjeet Gill, MP for Brampton West, echoed similar sentiments and said on social media, “Community isn’t just where we live — it’s how we take care of each other. Thank you to BAPS Charities for leading these charity initiatives that bring people together and support families who need it most. Together, we build a safer, stronger, and more caring Brampton West.”
Highlighting the significance of the donation, Areeb, an individual who lost his job and had to turn to Daily Bread for help said, "For three or four months, the food bank helped me get through one of the most difficult times of my life. It gave me stability so I could focus on rebuilding my career without the constant stress of worrying about my next meal. I plan to help sort food at the food bank and give back in any way I can."
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