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Neil Hetherington

@nchetherington

CEO of @DailybreadTO Passionate about helping to build better communities. Former CEO Habitat for Humanity @habitatNYC, @habitatGTA & @Dixon_hall

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"For the very first time [we have reached] 3.75M client visits in the city of Toronto," said Neil Hetherington speaking to CTV News Toronto about what needs to be done in order to ensure that people get the food they need this #holidayseason: bit.ly/3ZW28wE #EndHunger #FoodBank

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President Jimmy Carter thank you for a life well lived in service of others. I have such a deep love & respect for this leader who holds a special spot in tbe hearts of every person who’s right to housing, or to voting, or to peace was realized. #ripjimmy

President Jimmy Carter thank you for a life well lived in service of others.  I have such a deep love & respect for this leader who holds a special spot in tbe hearts of every person who’s right to housing, or to voting, or to peace was realized. 
#ripjimmy
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Government of Canada announces extension of 2024 charitable donations to February 28, 2025. This is welcome news for many organizations like the food banks DailyBreadFoodBank serves in Toronto. Advocacy work led by Imagine Canada Thank you.

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Five minutes isn’t enough time to unpack the challenges and policy solutions that the City of Toronto now faces as it deliberates the 2025 budget. But here is my best shot

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It was great to be alongside our member agency Fort York Food Bank as they promote their important, needed and annual Coldest Day of the Year fundraiser. Last week this food bank served over 6,000 people in their neighbourhood.

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Canada manufactures, with Canadian ingredients, only 10% of the food we eat. Something to think about during this unnecessary tariff war. Once again, those most vulnerable will be hit the hardest. #tariffs

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Food banks at point of desperation - and cities across Ontario are declaring states of emergency. Food Banks Mississauga DailyBreadFoodBank @catholicregistr catholicregister.org/item/1662-food…

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Tonight DailyBreadFoodBank is hosting the local candidates in Etobicoke Lakeshore. Our debate will focus on affordability, housing and income security. The team is prepped and ready to go. #OntarioElection

Tonight <a href="/DailyBreadTO/">DailyBreadFoodBank</a> is hosting the local candidates in Etobicoke Lakeshore. Our debate will focus on affordability, housing and income security.  The team is prepped and ready to go. #OntarioElection
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"‘It’ll never happen to me’ is now happening to 2.8 million Canadians," said #DailyBreadTO CEO Neil Hetherington about the current affordability crisis & its impact on Ontarians & the rise in #foodbank usage. Read more: bit.ly/3QIWiKN via Toronto Star #CostOfLiving

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The Ontario election was a reminder that we are in an affordability crisis and we have an opportunity to renew our efforts to work with Government to ensure affordable housing and adequate income supports like Disability (ODSP) #onpoli thestar.com/politics/provi… via @torontostar

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We at ⁦DailyBreadFoodBank⁩ will work with each government and every elected official to ensure that every Canadian’s right to food is realized. youtu.be/iKdQ_Krd-dw

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We at ⁦DailyBreadFoodBank⁩ are preparing for another storm. Fully implemented tariffs will cost the food bank $2.5m more just to maintain service levels to existing clients. Ottawa - invest new tariff revenue into a permanent affordable housing legacy cbc.ca/news/canada/to…

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Today, our CEO Neil Hetherington joined The Morning Zoom with Andy & Jane to discuss #DailyBreadTO's #fundraising goals ahead of Saturday's Public Food Sort & the ways that Torontonians can #takeaction to support neighbours facing #foodinsecurity: bit.ly/42jURJy #EndHunger

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Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact? #DailyBreadTO is making an open call for our #BoardOfDirectors. If you have a passion for #advocacy & #povertyreduction, we encourage you to apply by the May 16 deadline! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3S0Mcpg

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make an impact? 

#DailyBreadTO is making an open call for our #BoardOfDirectors. If you have a passion for #advocacy &amp; #povertyreduction, we encourage you to apply by the May 16 deadline! Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3S0Mcpg
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📢 Minister Michael Parsa announced today that the #Ontario government is exempting the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit as income. This means that people who receive the benefit won't see a decrease in their provincial social assistance payments or entitlements. 🧵 [1/2] #ONPoli

📢 Minister <a href="/MichaelParsa/">Michael Parsa</a> announced today that the #Ontario government is exempting the #CanadaDisabilityBenefit as income. 

This means that people who receive the benefit won't see a decrease in their provincial social assistance payments or entitlements. 🧵 [1/2] #ONPoli
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Want to thank Doug Ford and Michael Parsa for their announcement that Ontario will not be clawing back any of the Canada Disability Benefit set to reach Canadians July 1

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UPDATE: City of Toronto 🇨🇦 City Council just adopted the Vision & Strategy for a Universal School Food Program. We are one step closer to all #Toronto #school communities receiving a universal morning meal by Sept 2026 & a lunchtime meal by 2030. Learn more 👉 dailybread.ca/blog/the-path-…

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Happy #CanadaDay2025! We’re reflecting on what it means to be Canadian today and what makes this July 1 distinct for us at #DailyBreadTO. Read more 👉 linkedin.com/posts/daily-br… Wishing everyone a happy and safe holiday! 🇨🇦🍁🇨🇦 #CDB #DisabilityRights #RighttoFood