A Thank You and a Give Opportunity
Dear Little T friends,
Every week at our Good Food Market we meet and provide fresh produce to people of all levels of income. That means that some who come through our doors can’t even afford the “at-cost” pricing that we provide. For these customers, we can offset some or all of the cost of their bill through our pay-it-forward system, called our “heart system”. Here is a thank-you from two sisters, new to Canada, who shop regularly at our market with the help of the heart system.
“Dear Church Team!
We are deeply grateful to the church for your kindness and generosity. Your support in providing fresh vegetables and fruits has truly meant so much to us. It’s not only a gift of nourishment, but also a reminder that we are cared for and not alone. These healthy foods are helpful for my daughter who is underweight. God bless you all with good health. Thank you for your compassion, your giving heart, and for making a difference in our lives. May your kindness be returned to you many times over.”
While we have many customers who contribute whatever extra they can to our “heart fund”, the long winter has taken a toll, and we’d love to augment the fund as we move into a new season. If you would like to help this family and others like them access fresh produce, you can donate through our regular giving channels HERE and mark your donation for “GFM Heart Fund”. Thank you for your care for our neighbours!
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Little T’s Good Food Market – Located near the Distillery District of Toronto, this weekly Good Food Market at 425 King Street East (outside the church during the summer and early fall) will be a place to access good quality, healthy fruits and vegetables at wholesale prices. Little Trinity Anglican Church has been part of this community since 1842 and continues to thrive as a church in the area. This Good Food Market aims to promote food security and build community in a part of the city that is seeing rapid renewal and growth.
Our partners, FoodShare are a known organization doing these markets throughout the city. FoodShare is a food justice organization, advocating for the right to food, and working to challenge the systemic barriers that keep people from accessing the food they need to thrive. We support community-led food initiatives and work alongside communities most affected by poverty and food insecurity
Little T’s Market “Heart” Scheme:
Here’s how it works:
Each heart token represents $1
Use a Heart:
Anyone can use up to 10 heart tokens to help cover their bill. Maybe you forgot your wallet or maybe things are a little tight this week. We don’t ask. You don’t have to justify.
Buy a Heart:
Feeling flush? Buy a few tokens and place them in the basket. Anyone can purchase a heart token. It’s our pay-it-forward system.
Adding $1 or $2 to your bill may make a big difference for our friends who use the scheme. Community care is a beautiful thing!
Come check out the Market! There are many different ways to be part of the Good Food Market which runs weekly on Wednesdays, from 4:30-6:30pm. See a quick video HERE! Become a volunteer in this exciting and much-needed venture in Corktown! To find out more details – email Karen at .
