Established in 2020 The Second Chance Foundation is one of the Toronto food banks operating in the Scarborough area. Food bank is available all year round and can be accessed every week by registered clients.

“Our grassroots food bank has grown since inception on June of 2018 from 50 per week to 295 per week in 2024 of individuals served in our food bank; surpassing all expectations and growing.”, says Bev Dwyer, founder of The Second Chance Foundation.

We no longer since COVID, provide large community outings during Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas, however to-go packages are usually made available. Meals and additional care packages are put together and distributed annually to the homeless by the dedicated volunteer team. One time emergency food is provided to individuals and families who are in need.

To register for TSCF Food Bank, you can contact us by either calling the office at 416-792-6702 or by sending us a copy of a filled out Food Bank form by e-mail to info@thesecondchancefoundation.ca. Alternatively you can complete application in person at our office. 

What do I need to know and bring?

• 2 pieces of ID are required, but not mandatory based on your circumstances, at the time of registration, with one clearly showing your place of residence (this piece can be in the form of a utility or phone bill in your name, clearly indicating your address)
• Although the food bank is open to all residence of Scarborough, we do not and will not turn anyone away who does not reside in Scarborough
• Registration can be done either in the Resource Centre Office located at 3171 Eglinton Avenue East, from Monday to Thursday, between the hours of 10 am to 4 pm, or on any Friday (the day of our food bank) between the hours of 10 AM to 12 PM. No Registration will be done after 12 PM on Fridays in the Food Bank Room.