Daily Bread Food Bank

Most runners show up to a marathon in running gear. Bridget Burns shows up as a pilot, railroad engineer, zookeeper, and next, a construction worker. 🏃‍♀️✨

A Toronto runner and multiple Guinness World Records holder, Bridget is known for showing up to races in costume and bringing plenty of joy along the way. For Bridget, the costumes are about more than records. They bring smiles to spectators, excitement to kids along the course, and motivation when the miles get tough. As she puts it: “It inspires me to not quit.”

Now, Bridget is bringing that same spirit to the 2026 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon by fundraising for Daily Bread Food Bank. At a time when food bank visits in Toronto have reached record highs, every step and every dollar raised can make a difference.

Thinking about fundraising? Bridget’s advice is simple: start where you are, share why the cause matters to you, and invite your community to get involved. “Just don’t have any hesitation, just try your best.” 💛

If you're running the TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon, and would like to learn more about fundraising on behalf of Daily Bread, please visit: https://www.dailybread.ca/events/toronto-waterfront-marathon-3/

After celebrating their seventh anniversary, restaurant chain Grandma Loves You set out to give back to the community through a special menu item and their 30 Days of Love campaign.

From May 1–31, $3 from every Pizza Caesar Wrap sold was donated to Daily Bread, turning a simple sandwich into meaningful support for neighbours facing hunger.

We’re thrilled to share that the campaign raised an incredible $15,000 for Daily Bread! To celebrate this impact, the Grandma Loves You team visited our facility for a cheque presentation and tour with our CEO, Neil Hetherington. Thank you to Grandma Loves You for your generosity, partnership, and commitment to helping ensure everyone has access to the food they need. 💛

What an incredible day yesterday!

Partnerships like this remind us what’s possible when organizations come together to support their communities. We are profoundly grateful to 407 ETR for helping meet urgent needs today and for investing in a future where no one goes hungry.

June is National Indigenous History Month; a time to recognize and honour the histories, cultures, leadership, and resilience of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples.

As we reflect on the ongoing journey of reconciliation, we encourage our community to take time to learn, listen, and support Indigenous-led organizations and initiatives.

At Daily Bread Food Bank, we're proud to work alongside member agencies serving Indigenous communities across Toronto, helping foster connection, support, and belonging. If you'd like to learn more about their work, along with resources and Indigenous celebrations taking place across the city, please visit: https://www.dailybread.ca/blog/honouring-national-indigenous-history-month/