Item - 2020.EC11.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 29, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on January 14, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 29, 2020.
EC11.3 - Neighbourhood Food Hub Model at 1470 Gerrard Street East - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on January 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to invite Applegrove Community Complex to apply to the Community Service Partnerships grant program to promote access to food and support broader community initiatives and, subject to approval of the application and the 2020 operating budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration, award Applegrove a prorated amount on an annual allocation of $120,000 for the remainder of the 2020 grant cycle and include Applegrove in allocation recommendations for subsequent grant cycles.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-141436.pdf
Appendix A - Community Food Hub Partners Table Members
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-141437.pdf
EC11.3 - Neighbourhood Food Hub Model at 1470 Gerrard Street East - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration to invite Applegrove Community Complex to apply to the Community Service Partnerships grant program to promote access to food and support broader community initiatives and, subject to approval of the application and the 2020 operating budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration, award Applegrove a prorated amount on an annual allocation of $120,000 for the remainder of the 2020 grant cycle and include Applegrove in allocation recommendations for subsequent grant cycles.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to Council direction to provide an update on the development and implementation of a community food hub model in the Glen Rhodes Church, located at 1470 Gerrard Street East. This report also identifies the funding required to sustain the community food hub on an ongoing basis at this location (EC7.14).
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-141436.pdf
Appendix A - Community Food Hub Partners Table Members
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-141437.pdf
Speakers
Daniel Taylor, Neighbourhood Food Hub Project
Deirdre Buryk, Leslieville Farmers' Market
Councillor Paula Fletcher