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There exists a myth that those who rely on food banks are lazy or have made bad choices. This is absolutely not the case, stress leaders in the fight against hunger, not only in Toronto, but across the country. “People who use food banks are the same as you and me. They’re people who have experienced job loss, sickness, or mental breakdown. It can happen to any of us,” said Gail Nyberg, executive director of the Daily Bread Food Bank, the largest provider of food relief in the GTA. “We’re here to give them a hand while they’re down and get them back on their feet.” The Etobicoke-based distribution centre that provides food and resources to as many as 200 food programs across Toronto distributes 600,000 hampers a month to its member agencies – one third of those in need are children, Nyberg said. The
registered charity’s latest ‘Who’s Hungry’ report that looks at the year past will be released in September. “We know we’re starting to see a dramatic increase (in food bank use). This replicates what we’re seeing in the economy: precarious jobs, part-time and contract; retail outlets closing and plants shutting down,” Nyberg said. People who have lost their jobs typically don’t fall into dire straights immediately, particularly if they qualify for Employment Insurance. Food banks are accessible once a week to receive two to three days’ worth of food for each member of the family. “We’re in our lean time now, too. We don’t get a lot of donations,” Nyberg said. Campaigns, such as Hunger Awareness Week, which takes place Sept. 19 to 23, help bring attention to the issue of hunger in Canada, and sees food banks >>>STRAINING, page 8
A self-styled commuter film festival has proven TUFF enough to return for its 10th year of screenings.
There was some concern the Toronto Urban Film Festival would end after last year due to funding concerns, but not only is TUFF back, it’s bigger than ever, says executive director and founder Sharon Switzer.
“Last year, there were a whole lot of changes going on, but the intention was always to continue,” said Switzer during an interview with Metroland Media Toronto this week. “We’re hoping to keep it going for another 10 years.” The festival has drawn praise for the unique manner
it showcases cinema: on video screens found on TTC subway platforms. TUFF also runs at the same time as the Toronto International Film Festival, at a time when local interest in independent cinema is at fever pitch. Sw i t z e r s a i d s h e w a s approached by festival spon-
sor Pattison Onestop, which maintains and operates the TTC’s ad space as well as all subway platform video screens, to continue TUFF for another year. “I had to do no convincing, Pattison contacted me and said ‘we’d like to continue’,” >>>FILMS, page 6
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