Fort York Food Bank Case Study

Apart from discussing what FYFB promotes, it is necessary to understand the main reasons behind the establishment of this organization. Fort York Food Bank resulted from the need to mitigate the negative consequences of two main urban challenges: urban inequality and gentrification. First, Zuberi (2010) argues that by 2001 Toronto has become one of the most unequal cities in Canada. In fact, the continue increase in the price of rent, food, and basic services has challenged individuals when trying to cover their month expenses. For instance, during a brief interaction with the clients, I had the opportunity to help a man to choose his clothing. As we searched for something that fit with his taste and size, he expressed that the reason he has looked for help is due to the increase on the rent in the neighborhood where he
In fact, gentrification has become a major challenge for poor people since specific residential sectors in Toronto have started being renovated through the introduction of private capital and middle-class residents (Zuberi, 1995). As King (2016) states, Trinity Bellwood, the area where FYFB is located, shows the first signs of gentrification as the house prices have increased and various new stores have occupied the streets despite the fact that low-income people still live in the area. In fact, our supervisor ensured that FYFB has started receiving more people as these changes affect the cost of services and lease in their neighbourhoods, limiting the amount of money for food supplies and other goods, such as clothing. Thus, I understood the difficulties of living in a global city, where new tendencies, development, and implement of new technologies have boosted the cost of live, causing that low-income people struggle to cover their expenses and search for help to cover their