News / COVID-19, Food
CJRU spoke with their co-founder Arianne Persaud about the early days of the fund, how their gift card system contributes to the local economy, and their new mental health and wellness stream.
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News / COVID-19, Food
As conversations around indoor dining continue, CJRU speaks with Arianne Persaud on the realities of Toronto’s restaurant industry. Persaud co-founded the Toronto Restaurant Workers Relief Fund and shares insights on how illness was handled prior to COVID-19 and what this history can tell us about the road ahead.
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News / COVID-19, Food
Between June and October, Not Far From The Tree (NFFTT) has picked over 10,000 pounds of fresh fruit from Toronto backyards. The charity has been doing this work for over a decade but this has been a season like no other. As they complete their final picks of the season, NFFT’s picking program assistant Jessica Akiwi tells CJRU about the impact they’ve made in Toronto neighbourhoods amidst rising food insecurity.
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