Introducing The Neighbourhood Table
Going strong since the summer of 2018, we host a weekly meal with our neighbours in the summer! These are family-friendly events with children aged 6-12 and their parent(s). Each event has a food theme where kids prepare and share food along with other learning activities.
In 2020 COVID meant we couldn't welcome our neighbours to our table, so we evolved the program to be @ Home at our neighbours' tables, and delivered a food box, activities for the kids, and cooking lessons on Zoom. We have a chef plan a special recipe each week. (You can find some below.) We have now run the program 5 times and expanded to include different neighbours from single parent families to seniors.
In 2022 we went back into the kitchen -- and to the farm! It was great to be in-person again and meet the kids and their parents, cook, learn, play some games, do some art, and eat together! We thank our chefs who have shared their passion for food with us!
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Hear some personal stories on the impact of this neighbourhood program: living the vision one box at a time.
The Neighbourhood Table - winter '22
Delivered weekly to 68 single parent families, February 10 - March 16, 2022.
The Neighbourhood Table @ Home - summer '21
Summer Salads
Zucchini Everywhere
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Neighbourhood Table @ Home, Lent 2021
We got another grant! We were grateful to be able to take on a bold Lenten discipline: $40k & 40 days to share fresh food, education and build community with 70 families around a big virtual table. This time, over 6 weeks, we brought fresh produce to families and seniors. Each week a food box was delivered and a cooking workshop provided.
Check out the latest recipes from the Neighbourhood Table: RECIPES
Cooking Demonstrations
Here's an example: Reducing Sugar
click on the picture below to watch a brief video....
Here's the recipe: Pseudo Truffles
And here's a video about Neighbourhood Table @ Home:
Neighbourhood Table @ Home Fall 2020
With the success of the 8-week spring program, additional grants were received to launch September 17 for 8 more weeks to 75 families!
Watch the video to see and hear more about this exciting initiative:
Neighbourhood Table @ Home featured on CTV News:
Featured on CTV News - Toronto Together, September 30
Spring 2020:
The plans for Neighbourhood Table had to change in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From our kitchen to yours... we brought the food to the homes of 65 families. Each Thursday we delivered food boxes, a loaf of bread, and a food-related activity bag for the children. Read the Media Release for the additional funding received to extend this program.
The program was a success...we connected with our neighbours.
Watch this short video to learn more about Neighbourhood Table @ Home:
The Neighbourhood Table 2019
Thursdays, July 4 - August 22
4pm - 7pm
We got snapd! check it out
With the end of summer, the Neighbourhood Table came to an end as well. For 8 weeks, we joined for community and family-focused food, learning and fun. Using a different food-related theme each week, we offered a fresh produce market, indoor and outdoor activities, cooking sessions for children and mothers, and a community meal, all on-site at St. Philip’s.
In the kitchen...
Susan Ng shared the joy and skills of food preparation and some great recipes. Read all about it, the recipes, the people and the fun on Susan's blog:
Week 1: Canada Day Picnic
Week 2-4: Cooking with kids
Week 5-6: Rainbow, Magic and more
Week 8: Farewell Luau Party
The Neighbourhood Table 2018
Information about the 1st Neighbourhood Table and recipes, find it here.