Daily Bread Cuts Ties With Scarborough Food Bank
Toronto’s Daily Bread Food Bank announced it will end its partnership with a major Scarborough food bank.
The decision follows concerns about financial management and irregularities in spending.
Daily Bread’s board decided not to renew the membership agreement with Feed Scarborough.
This means Feed Scarborough will no longer receive food deliveries or funding after this month.
The charity had been one of Daily Bread’s largest member agencies in Scarborough.
It received millions of dollars worth of food and approximately $620,000 in grant funding over recent years.
Allegations and Financial Discrepancies
Daily Bread found concerning discrepancies in invoices supporting grant spending.
Some vendors listed on documents had no record of providing the claimed services.
One invoice for over $10,000 listed a company linked to Feed Scarborough’s CEO.
Expense claims totalling more than $100,000 were approved by the same individual without independent oversight.
Daily Bread paused funding during its review but continued food deliveries to protect community services.
The CEO emphasized that every dollar should go toward feeding people in need.
Feed Scarborough Responds
Feed Scarborough’s founder and CEO denied any misuse of funds.
He said the charity acted in good faith and will cooperate with any investigation.
The board said emergency food programming will continue despite losing Daily Bread support.
They plan to maintain at least one independent food bank to serve the community.
Supporters say the organization serves thousands through in‑person and online food services.
Many residents in Scarborough rely on the programs amid growing food insecurity.
Police and Community Reaction
Toronto police confirmed they received a report regarding financial concerns.
Their Financial Crimes Unit is reviewing the information provided.
Community leaders say food insecurity is rising, and food banks remain essential.
Daily Bread officials stress transparency and proper use of funds to ensure help reaches those in need.
