What is Building Roots? | Moss Park Chronicles

Welcome to
Building Roots

Building Roots is a non-profit organization with a mission to utilize the power of food to nurture well-being and strengthen the roots of Toronto’s Downtown East Communities. We realize this mission through various fresh food offerings, urban agriculture opportunities, and a hub of programs and services that promote individual and community well-being.

Building Roots was founded in 2013 as a progressive grassroots social venture in response to the area’s lack of fresh food access and growing spaces. The Moss Park Market at 260 Queen Street East is open every week and all year round, providing community members with quality fresh produce using a Give-What-You-Can model — no one ever gets turned away for the lack of funds.

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Our community programs and Services

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Give-What-You- Can Food Market

Coffee and Conversations

Community Garden Projects

Our impact

Thats the number of years Building Roots has been an active organisation in the community.

450

Thats the number of community members that Building Roots supports withs its services every week.

The number of distinct programs and workshops we offer for the community regularly throughout the year

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The number of goals and visions we have for community development and assistance in Moss Park

We welcome you to join us on a journey to learn more about the wonderful neighbourhood of Moss Park and the rich community lives of those who work and live in it.

Please consider making a donation!

We rely on community members like you to sustain and expand our community impact :)

Building Roots is a registered charity with the CRA (registration name: Growing Neighbourhoods Foundation), and all donations are eligible for tax receipts.