A large North York food bank is calling for “urgent” donations after flooding triggered by torrential rains earlier this week damaged its facility and ruined a large amount of food.
The North York Harvest Food Bank said the loading bays in its facility were flooded and water poured into its warehouse.
“We urgently need your support to recover from this disaster and continue serving those in need,” the food bank said on its website.
“Every dollar counts and makes a difference in the lives of those in our community who rely on us.”
The North York Harvest Food Bank said it supports about 25,000 people every month.
It said a power outage that followed meant it lost a significant amount of refrigerated food including milk, cheese, meat and snacks for children.
The food bank said its crews managed to save some items but the flooding also damaged one of its delivery trucks.
More than 100 mm of rain was reported to have fallen in Toronto on Tuesday, causing flooding and power outages across the city.
— With files from Toronto Sun staff