The Stop's First Cookbook

This beautiful new cookbook—based on recipes developed in The Stop’s community kitchens with Joshna Maharaj—is a celebration of fresh, seasonal food and a rallying cry about the power of food to create healthier communities and challenge inequalities. With more than 80 recipes divided into the four seasons, 32 gorgeous photographs by James Tse and Jodi Pudge, as well as renowned food writer Sasha Chapman on The Stop’s values and philosophy, this is a cookbook for the serious foodie and home cook alike.

Good Food for All makes healthy, local, seasonal eating both fun and economical, and has been endorsed by good food gurus from Jamie Kennedy to Lucy Waverman, Mark Bittman to Raj Patel. Created entirely on the strength and commitment of volunteers in the book and food industry—with proceeds all going to The Stop’s important work—this inspiring cookbook will be sure to become a kitchen favourite.

Good Food for All is available in bookstores, Costco, Loblaws or online at www.amazon.ca or www.chapters.ca

Hungry For Change

On Tuesday, October 20 at 6:00 PM, the University of Toronto’s Hart House and The Stop Community Food Centre will launch a joint exhibition entitled Hungry for Change: What Toronto Eats. This powerful exhibit by noted photographer and anti-poverty activist Cheryl Duggan shows Toronto residents accompanied by the food they eat in a week. Inspired by and showcased alongside Peter Menzel’s exhibition What The World Eats, these intimate portraits of some of our struggling neighbors reveal the personal and political dimensions of food security in Toronto. Narrative accounts accompany the photographs, and expose the hidden realities of hunger in this city.

The photographs are on exhibit from October 16 through October 26 in the front halls of Hart House, located at 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto. The exhibit is free and open to all. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibition launch and light reception on Tuesday October 20th at 6:00 PM. Toronto residents who cope with poverty and food insecurity in their daily lives will share their stories.

The reception will be followed at 7:00 p.m. by a panel discussion moderated by CBC Radio’s Matt Galloway. Panelists will address ways of building a food system that is financially viable for farmers and provides nutritious and affordable food for all.

What: Hungry for Change: What Toronto Eats Photo Exhibition Launch
When: Tuesday October 20 at 6:00 PM
Where: Hart House, 7 Hart House Circle, University of Toronto
Cost: Free
www.harthouse.ca/foodweek
 

Cooking Classes at The Stop's Green Barn

The Stop’s acclaimed Chef Chris Brown, former Executive Chef of Perigee Restaurant, presents intimate cooking classes in support of The Stop’s programs that fight hunger, build hope and inspire change.

Essential Italian Cooking
November 12, 6:30—9:30 p.m.
$125/class

Mastering French Cuisine
November 26, 6:30—9:30 pm
$125/class
 

Holiday Entertaining
December 3, 6:30-9:30 p.m.
$125/class
 

Holiday Baking
December 10, 6:30—9:30 p.m.
$125/class
 

For more details on each of these classes go to http://thestop.org/cooking-classes
 

For more information or to book your spot please call Danielle at 416-652-7867 ext. 250 or danielle@thestop.org
 

The Stop Featured in Documentary: Home Safe Toronto

Home Safe Toronto reveals the consequences of this new economy, where families surviving on low wages with no benefits, or on dwindling social assistance, are faced with the terrible choice between keeping a roof over their heads or putting food on the table.

A portion of this film tells the story of people in our community and two families struggle to survive in Davenport West. 

Please join us for a free screening of this film.

When: October 14, 2009 at 6:45pm

Where: Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre, 1900 Davenport Rd. (in Perth Hall)

Price:  Free
 

Food For Change Dinner Series - Oct 15

Join us on Thursday October 15 as Chef Chris Brown prepares another mouthwatering five course meal for you to savour under the stars in the greenhouse of our fabulous Green Barn at Christie and St. Clair. And if you want to experience life in a professional kitchen, join the kitchen crew and help prepare the feast. This month our special guest is cookbook author and food activist Anita Stewart, she will be joining us for dinner and short talk followed by Q &A.

To see the menu and get more information go to http://thestop.org/food-for-change-dinner-series

Price: Meal only $75, with wine pairing $120, kitchen crew $100.
Time: Hors doeuvres severed at 6; dinner served at 6:30
How to book: Space is limited, reservations required. Contact Danielle at danielle@thestop.org or by calling 416-652-7867 ext. 250.
Location: The Stop’s Green Barn is located at 601 Christie St. , Barn #4

 

The Stop in the News

The National Post, Never too many cooks in the kitchen, September 26, 2009                                                         

Toronto Star, Cookbook: Community Food Centre pulls out all the stops, September 30, 2009                                                                       

Green Living Online, Food Fighters, Oct 2, 2009            

NOW, Outstanding in their fields, October 8, 2009        

What's on the Table

What’s on the Table brings together Toronto’s top chefs for one night only to help raise funds for The Stop’s critical anti-hunger programs and services. The event features Niagara Peninsula wines and brilliant live, silent and photography auctions. All served at the spectacular Artscape Wychwood Barn in which The Stop’s Green Barn is the anchor tenant.       
 

Date: Wednesday November 4, 2009 at 6 pm
Price: $225 (Charitable tax receipts will be issued for $130)
Location: 601 Christie Street, The Stop's Green Barn, Barn #4
Purchase tickets online or contact Danielle at danielle@thestop.org or 416-652-7867 ext. 250

Check out our chef line up

Help Fight Hunger with TPH

This year, The Stop has been chosen by The Printing House (TPH) as one of the recipients of the 2009 Greeting Card Campaign. Proceeds from the sale of TPH greeting cards in the Toronto area will support anti-hunger efforts by The Stop and Daily Bread Food Bank. To order your cards, visit http://www.tph.ca/webmails/CharitableCards.html