Markham Food Bank

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About Markham Food Bank

Overview

The Markham Food Bank is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food assistance to individuals and families in need within the Markham community. Through various programs and initiatives, the charity strives to alleviate hunger and food insecurity by distributing nutritious food items to those facing financial difficulties. Additionally, the Markham Food Bank works towards raising awareness about food insecurity issues and advocating for long-term solutions to address hunger in the community.

Mission

The Markham Food Bank exists to alleviate food insecurity among Markham residents by providing emergency food items and basic necessities to individuals and families in need. Founded in 1984, its core purpose is to ensure that community members never have to choose between essential needs such as food and other basic living expenses.

Unique value proposition

The Markham Food Bank is distinguished by its 100% volunteer-run model: it employs no paid staff, meaning all cash donations are directed entirely toward food procurement, maintenance, and operating supplies rather than administrative overhead. This structure, sustained since the organization's founding in 1984, reflects a deep commitment to maximizing direct impact for clients and embodies its community-first ethos, captured in its tagline: "Providing help to the Markham community since 1984. #GiveWhereYouLive."

Financial overview

Revenue (2025)
$5,856,107
Expenses (2025)
$5,770,481
Total assets
$0
Liabilities
$4,860
Year Revenue Expenses Program Admin Fundraising
2025 $5,856,107.00 $5,770,481.00 $5,462,958.00 $307,523.00 $0.00
2024 $4,712,905.00 $4,802,327.00 $4,362,336.00 $439,991.00 $0.00
2023 $3,259,527.00 $3,090,772.00 $2,758,520.00 $332,252.00 $0.00
2022 $2,459,514.00 $2,249,971.00 $1,994,118.00 $255,853.00 $0.00
2021 $2,257,239.00 $1,553,580.00 $1,348,352.00 $205,228.00 $0.00
2020 $243,772.00 $292,078.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00

Financial data sourced from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Revenue, expenses and assets

Revenue sources

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Spending mix by year

Leadership team

CA

Cathy Allison

Director

JG

Janet Gilkes

Volunteer Director

Trusted by

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