Neighbour In Need: Lunch Preparation / Cookies Making
City Warmer is a series of volunteer programs focusing on community service and supporting underprivileged individuals. This initiative provides participants with a meaningful, hands-on experience, fostering empathy and compassion through direct action.
Actions speak louder than words.
This program addresses food insecurity and supports unhoused individuals by offering participants a chance to learn, reflect, and take meaningful action.
Join us in preparing sandwiches and baked goods that will be delivered to individuals experiencing homelessness in Scarborough or downtown Toronto through Ve’ahavta’s outreach vans.
Together, let’s make a tangible difference — one meal at a time.
As of July 30, 2026, our community came together to pack over 360 sandwiches and 1,500 cookies — and we are just getting started!
What is Veahavta?
Ve’ahavta is a Jewish humanitarian organization dedicated to promoting positive change in the lives of people of all faiths and backgrounds who have been marginalized by poverty and hardship. Through their outreach vans, Ve’ahavta distribute hundreds of hot meals, baked goods, sandwiches, essential clothing, and hygiene supplies every night to those in need.
Objectives
- Assemble 50+ sandwiches and/or prepare 80+ baked goods for distribution
- Raise awareness about the needs of unhoused individuals and at-risk youth in our city
- Support frontline organizations that care for our most vulnerable neighbours seven days a week
What will the workshop include?
- Information video and PowerPoint presentation highlighting key facts and raising awareness about homelessness in our city
- Hands-on food preparation
- Interactive group activities and discussion
When?
Date:
July 30, 2026 (Thursday)
Time:
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
*Please select as many sessions as you can in the registration form.
Where?
Location: Across U-hub
(232 Hood Road, Markham)
Who?
- Aged 16 and above
- Individuals who are passionate about serving unhoused individuals in Toronto
** Volunteers will earn 2-2.5 community service hours.
Capacity: 10
How Much?
Fee: Pay What You Can
Every contribution helps us continue running this program on a regular basis. A collection box will be available during the session.
Please select “Neighbour In Need: Cookies Making” under the Event Session.
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