About Us
Learn who we are, where we come from, and why we show up every single week.
Our Story
It started during COVID. When the pandemic hit, we saw how quickly people around us fell through the cracks. We began by donating to local food banks, doing what we could with what we had. The need kept growing, and so did our determination to do more.
Eventually we stopped waiting and started our own. Out of Kings Embassy Int Ministry in North York, we built something from the ground up. Now, through our partnership with Second Harvest, we feed over 80 families every Sunday. No strings, no paperwork, just food.
Over 6 years of showing up, every single week.




Our Mission
To make sure anyone in our community who needs food can get it. Free, straightforward, and without making people jump through hoops. Food is something everyone deserves.
Dignity First
Everyone who comes through the door is treated with respect. That's non-negotiable.
Consistent
We're there every Sunday. People plan around us, so we make sure we show up.
Community-Driven
This is run by people from the community, for the community. No long chain of command.
Fully Free
Everything we give out is free. No fees, no suggested donations, nothing.
Powered by Partnership
We get our food through Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization. That partnership is why we can show up every week with quality food, and it's also kept thousands of kilograms of waste out of landfills.
$280,592
Value of food rescued
99,401
Lbs of greenhouse gases diverted
23,805
Total lbs of food rescued
80+
Families fed weekly
The People Behind Helping Hands

Vikrum Chauhan
Director of Operations

Chetna Zalpuri
Executive Director

Mary Jane
Food Coordinator

Sulagana Guha
Director of Communications

Vivek Koul
Technical Director

Ragnya Thakur
Social Media Manager
Want to get in touch?
Whether you need food, want to volunteer, or just have a question, we'd love to hear from you.