Sprott Foundation's $4M Match Boosts North York Harvest

0:00It's March 31st. Toronto News Today starts now. AI-powered and ready. Sprott Foundation just dropped a massive pledge to North York Harvest Food Bank, matching every dollar donated starting today, up to 4 million. Dollars total. That means your $1 turns into 5, and it's the biggest gift this food bank has ever seen. Their current warehouse is in rough shape after a flood a couple years back and a busted fridge, forcing them to cram into a tiny space. Demand is skyrocketing, so they've had to turn away tons of food rescues even as more folks need help. This boost hits hard for the community, where one in 10 people hit up a food bank last year, and North York Harvest has seen their numbers double or triple lately. They feed 40 partner banks and run breakfast programs in Toronto schools, but space shortages mean they're short-changing those in need. The funds will build a master food hub three times bigger, with fridge capacity 10 times larger, flipping them from crisis mode to real-long term, food security.

1:02Construction kicks off in weeks, aiming to open by December, setting up the city for a stronger fight against hunger.