{"id":5956,"date":"2023-04-18T11:16:16","date_gmt":"2023-04-18T15:16:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/?page_id=5956"},"modified":"2026-03-18T13:21:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T17:21:38","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/nutrition-tips\/sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Food Sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group border-lg border-ybb p-4\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With sustainability as one of YU Eats' core values, we have embedded sustainable principles in every aspect of our operations. YU Eats is ensuring that sustainability is integral in meal planning, food sourcing, preparation, and waste reduction while providing access to quality, nutritious, and affordable food to its community members. That is our commitment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a> about all our sustainability efforts at 快播视频.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading border-top mb-4 pt-2\">Sustainability in Numbers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8680\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-count-up-5956_c9e5bc-55 .kb-count-up-title{font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:400;}.kb-count-up-5956_c9e5bc-55 .kb-count-up-title{text-align:center;}.kb-count-up-5956_c9e5bc-55 .kb-count-up-number{font-size:35px;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:500;}.kb-count-up-5956_c9e5bc-55 .kb-count-up-number{text-align:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countup kb-count-up-5956_c9e5bc-55 kb-count-up\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"107817\" data-prefix=\"\" data-suffix=\"\" data-duration=\"1.8\" data-separator=\",\"><div class=\"kb-count-up-process kb-count-up-number\"><\/div><div class=\"kb-count-up-title\">Cups of Fair Trade coffee sold<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8682\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-count-up-5956_e39e9f-b7 .kb-count-up-title{font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:400;}.kb-count-up-5956_e39e9f-b7 .kb-count-up-title{text-align:center;}.kb-count-up-5956_e39e9f-b7 .kb-count-up-number{font-size:35px;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:500;}.kb-count-up-5956_e39e9f-b7 .kb-count-up-number{text-align:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countup kb-count-up-5956_e39e9f-b7 kb-count-up\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16107\" data-prefix=\"\" data-suffix=\"\" data-duration=\"1.8\" data-separator=\",\"><div class=\"kb-count-up-process kb-count-up-number\"><\/div><div class=\"kb-count-up-title\">Cups of Fair Trade tea sold<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8684\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-count-up-5956_51131d-19 .kb-count-up-title{font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:400;}.kb-count-up-5956_51131d-19 .kb-count-up-title{text-align:center;}.kb-count-up-5956_51131d-19 .kb-count-up-number{font-size:35px;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:500;}.kb-count-up-5956_51131d-19 .kb-count-up-number{text-align:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countup kb-count-up-5956_51131d-19 kb-count-up\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"6322\" data-prefix=\"\" data-suffix=\"\" data-duration=\"1.8\" data-separator=\",\"><div class=\"kb-count-up-process kb-count-up-number\"><\/div><div class=\"kb-count-up-title\">Bars of Fair Trade chocolate sold<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8686\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-count-up-5956_f30a66-39 .kb-count-up-title{font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:400;}.kb-count-up-5956_f30a66-39 .kb-count-up-title{text-align:center;}.kb-count-up-5956_f30a66-39 .kb-count-up-number{font-size:35px;font-family:'IBM Plex Sans';font-weight:500;}.kb-count-up-5956_f30a66-39 .kb-count-up-number{text-align:center;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-countup kb-count-up-5956_f30a66-39 kb-count-up\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16266\" data-prefix=\"\" data-suffix=\"\" data-duration=\"1.8\" data-separator=\",\"><div class=\"kb-count-up-process kb-count-up-number\"><\/div><div class=\"kb-count-up-title\">Fair Trade bananas sold<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:23px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infographics-block card-deck is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\">100%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Of the eggs used are <strong>certified cage-free<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\">91.3%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Of our seafood is sourced from <strong>sustainable certified suppliers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\">60%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Of our menus are<strong> plant-forward.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left h1\">41.1%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">The percentage of food sourced from <strong>local Ontario growers and producers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\">36%<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">The <strong>rate of return<\/strong> for Friendlier reusable containers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns infographics-block card-deck is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\">3,491<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\"><strong>Value Meals sold since<\/strong> <strong>2023.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left h1\">1,206 LBS<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-0\">Of food <strong>diverted from waste<\/strong> by donating to Second Harvest <strong>since 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h1\">885<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meals <strong>saved<\/strong> through our partnership with the <strong>Too Good To Go<\/strong> since <strong>2024.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column bg-primary-2 text-white p-4 mb-2 is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left h1\">13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left mb-0\">Locations that offer our <strong>Bring Your Own Mug<\/strong> program. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left mb-0\"><strong>7 <\/strong>dining halls, <strong>3<\/strong> Tim Hortons and <strong>2<\/strong> Starbucks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:18%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>Updated June 202<\/em>5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:36px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 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class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Food Guide-Friendly Initiative<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/04\/BergCafe_Students12-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/04\/BergCafe_Students12-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/04\/BergCafe_Students12-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/04\/BergCafe_Students12-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/04\/BergCafe_Students12-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>YU Eats has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2024\/05\/07\/food-services-signs-pledges-to-improve-food-sustainability-on-campus\/\">signed<\/a>&nbsp;Health Canada\u2019s Food Guide-Friendly pledge. This initiative encompasses a set of Food Guide-Friendly principles that outline actionable steps to make healthy food and beverage choices easily available for 快播视频\u2019s community at the Glendon Campus and Central Square dining halls.\u202f\u202f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YU Eats commits to the following actions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensuring the availability of food and beverages that align with\u202fFood Guide, which includes:\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always making water available, at no cost.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increasing the variety of vegetables and fruits\u202favailable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making whole grains available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Making plant-based proteins available when protein foods are served.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Actively promoting food and beverages in alignment with the Food Guide by:\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Placing and promoting healthy food options and water in a manner that encourages customers to select them.\u202f&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promoting highly processed foods less often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Encouraging lifelong healthy eating behaviours by:\u202f<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Celebrating diverse food traditions and cultures through menu offerings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offering monthly cooking classes through the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/teachingkitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Teaching Kitchen<\/a>&nbsp;program.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing a dedicated space for patrons to eat meals together.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surveying student food preferences to inform menu development.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about \u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/food-guide.canada.ca\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Guide Friendly.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-11 kt-pane5956_753a3e-85\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Plant-Forward Menus<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7-1024x683.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7-391x260.png 391w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7-1536x1024.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/02\/Dahlia-Recipe-photos-7.png 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/03\/e25a482c-f547-4b46-a03f-2abb66c075b1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/03\/e25a482c-f547-4b46-a03f-2abb66c075b1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2026\/03\/e25a482c-f547-4b46-a03f-2abb66c075b1-300x129.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:124px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-edited.png 480w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-edited-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>&nbsp;YU Eats has&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/yfile.news.yorku.ca\/2024\/05\/07\/food-services-signs-pledges-to-improve-food-sustainability-on-campus\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">signed<\/a> the Forward Food pledge with the Humane Society International\/Canada to enhance our menus with more plant-forward options!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We set an ambitious target for at least 60% of our menu to be plant-forward\u2014and we\u2019re proud to share that we\u2019ve met this goal across our dining halls. This achievement reflects our commitment to sustainability, health, and providing diverse dining choices that align with the preferences and values of our student community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Forward Food's innovative culinary resources, we continue to prioritize plant-forward offerings in our foodservice operations, supporting health and well-being while contributing to global efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote animal welfare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2024, 快播视频 hosted a plant-based culinary education session in collaboration with Forward Food. Read more about the event\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/humaneworldfoundation.ca\/latest-updates\/york-university-forward-food\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We invite you to explore our catering menu and dining locations for a wide range of nutritious and mouthwatering plant-forward options that are not only good for you but also for the planet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forwardfood.org\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\">https:\/\/www.forwardfood.org\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In June 2025, 快播视频\u2019s Food Services has been featured on the <em>Beans is How<\/em> SDG2 Hub, a global platform showcasing efforts to achieve Zero Hunger (SDG 2).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The case study highlights our work to create a more sustainable campus food system by enhancing menus, promoting food literacy, and championing beans as a healthy, affordable, and climate-friendly option. These efforts also support SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being by encouraging nutritious eating habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find the case study here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sdg2advocacyhub.org\/latest\/case-study-engaging-students-with-beans-at-york-university\/\">Engaging Students with Beans at 快播视频<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane5956_9cae09-ac\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Fair Trade<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6184\" style=\"width:237px;height:237px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/MicrosoftTeams-image-3.png 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:39px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"367\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8678\" style=\"width:231px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-2.png 367w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2025\/06\/image-2-194x300.png 194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>We're proud to announce that 快播视频 has been honored with the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/news\/2024\/05\/08\/york-university-sips-from-the-cup-of-fair-trade-receives-silver-designation\/\"> Fairtrade Canada Silver designation in 2024<\/a>. This recognition underscores our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability practices. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/sustainability\/priorities\/fair-trade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read more<\/a> about York and Fair Trade.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fair Trade Products at YU Eats Locations<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At all YU Eats locations, you'll find a range of fair trade products including coffee, tea, chocolate, and bananas. We believe in supporting fair trade practices that benefit both producers and the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Discover Our Fair Trade Coffee Selection<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Birch Bark Coffee:<\/strong> Certified by the Small Producer Partner (SPP) and organically grown, <a href=\"https:\/\/birchbarkcoffeecompany.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Birch Bark<\/a> Coffee is produced by Indigenous descendants. Available at various YU Eats locations including Central Square Cafeteria, Stong Dining Hall, Winters Dining Hall, Bergeron Market, Osgoode, and the Glendon March\u00e9.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proud Partnerships and Events<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Between May 27 and June 2, 2023, 快播视频 hosted the largest fair trade event in Canadian history with the 2023 Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences. York\u2019s Keele and Glendon campuses hosted over 8,000 scholars, graduate students and practitioners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Visit the Bookstore<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't forget to explore fair trade options available at our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bookstore!<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane5956_1926b3-a9\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Re-useable Programs<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"341\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/10\/Friendlier-Banner-1024x341.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/10\/Friendlier-Banner-1024x341.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/10\/Friendlier-Banner-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/10\/Friendlier-Banner-1536x512.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/10\/Friendlier-Banner.png 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:203px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1545\" height=\"1544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/06\/water-bottle-free-edited.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7683\" style=\"width:302px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/06\/water-bottle-free-edited.png 1545w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/06\/water-bottle-free-edited-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/06\/water-bottle-free-edited-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/06\/water-bottle-free-edited-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2024\/06\/water-bottle-free-edited-1536x1536.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1545px) 100vw, 1545px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-Lug-a-Mug-Poster-FINAL-224-Instagram-Post-Square-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6215\" style=\"width:313px;height:313px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-Lug-a-Mug-Poster-FINAL-224-Instagram-Post-Square-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-Lug-a-Mug-Poster-FINAL-224-Instagram-Post-Square-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-Lug-a-Mug-Poster-FINAL-224-Instagram-Post-Square-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/05\/Copy-of-Lug-a-Mug-Poster-FINAL-224-Instagram-Post-Square-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p><strong>Friendlier Containers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have provided an alternative to single-use paper food containers with reusable Friendlier containers! Available at Stong, Winters, Central Square, Dahdaleh Building and Glendon Dining Halls and Osgoode Bistro. Your meal will be served in a Friendlier container that is reusable up to 100 times! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simply download the Friendlier app, scan the code at the bottom of your container before returning your container to the designated Friendlier bin and get reimbursed $.50 to your account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/CnxgFWAg7Wf\/\">Learn how Friendlier works. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:54px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Water Bottle Free Campus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This action was in response to the student led \"Take Back the Tap\" campaign, in which many schools across North America advocated for a more socially conscious approach to drinking water.<br><br>快播视频 is committed to providing alternatives to the use of single-use plastics and have since installed 70 water refill stations across both the Keele and Glendon campuses, and retrofitted many existing public water fountains (which number over 200). <br><br>Reusable bottles can be purchased on campus at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookstore.yorku.ca\/shop_product_list.asp?catalog_group_id=MQ&amp;catalog_group_name=R2VuZXJhbCBNZXJjaGFuZGlzZQ&amp;catalog_id=2154&amp;catalog_name=V2F0ZXIgQm90dGxlcw\">Bookstore!<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:72px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lug a Mug<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our YU Eats locations offer a Lug a Mug program where you can save up to $.25 when you bring your own mug!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Grab a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bookstore.yorku.ca\/shop_product_list.asp?catalog_group_id=MQ&amp;catalog_group_name=R2VuZXJhbCBNZXJjaGFuZGlzZQ&amp;catalog_id=2155&amp;catalog_name=VHJhdmVsIE11Z3M\">York branded travel mug<\/a> at the Bookstore!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-12 kt-pane5956_1e20b3-e5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Food Waste Reduction<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>At 快播视频, we are dedicated to reducing food waste through innovative strategies that align with our commitment to sustainability and responsible consumption. Our dining operations utilize <em><strong>Waste Not 2.0<\/strong><\/em><strong>,<\/strong> a state-of-the-art food waste tracking program, to monitor and minimize excess.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We also collaborate with <em><strong>Second Harvest<\/strong><\/em>, a leading food rescue organization, to redistribute surplus food to local communities in need, ensuring edible food reaches those who need it most.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YU Eats has partnered with the <em><strong>Too Good To Go<\/strong><\/em>, is an app that lets users rescue unsold food. The app can be used at all 3 Tim Hortons locations (William Small Centre, Central Square, and Victor Phillip Dahdaleh) on Keele Campus. By offering surplus food at a reduced price, this initiative helps prevent perfectly good food from going to waste.<br><br>To learn more about <em>Too Good To Go<\/em>, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toogoodtogo.com\/en-ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.toogoodtogo.com\/en-ca<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane5956_7b797d-06\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">Maloca Community Garden<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/m13-maloca-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/m13-maloca-1.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/08\/m13-maloca-1-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The Maloca Community Garden is a space for all members of the University community to experience - from growing their own food to holding special outdoor events to enjoying a great setting for sustainable teaching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The garden also supports individuals who lack access to land, are want to build skills and knowledge in gardening, strive to raise awareness of food security or simply want to develop community connections.<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/euc.yorku.ca\/maloca-community-garden\/\">Get involved.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover has-parallax is-light full-width\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-very-dark-gray-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-4120 has-parallax\" style=\"background-position:50% 50%;background-image:url(https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2022\/08\/Untitled-design3.png)\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group container pt-4 mt-3\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns card-deck aspect-ratio is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/03\/1-1-1024x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5866\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/03\/1-1-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/03\/1-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/03\/1-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/03\/1-1.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#212529\">Value Meal Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"card-text has-text-color\" style=\"color:#212529\">Value Meals offer York community members access to healthy, nutritious and balanced meals at an affordable price. The menu changes almost daily to cater to all taste buds!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/valuemeals\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column card rounded-0 bg-white is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/IMG_6664-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/IMG_6664-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/IMG_6664-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/IMG_6664-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/02\/IMG_6664-2048x1536.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group card-body\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading card-title h5 has-text-color\" style=\"color:#212529\">Teaching Kitchen<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#212529\">Teaching Kitchens offer free cooking classes that focus on the education in basic cooking techniques. These cooking classes combine culinary instruction using healthful whole ingredients, nutrition education, and mindfulness to address food insecurity with students in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"text-uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/teachingkitchen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block px-5 m-0 has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"273\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/Food-Access-Banner-1024x273.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6288\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/Food-Access-Banner-1024x273.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/Food-Access-Banner-300x80.png 300w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/Food-Access-Banner-1536x410.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/foodservices\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/50\/2023\/06\/Food-Access-Banner-2048x546.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>Internal Resources <\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.yfs.ca\/fsc\">YFS Food Support Centre<\/a><\/td><td>The York Federation of Students (YFS) Food Support Centre helps students overcome difficult financial circumstances by providing free non-perishable food and basic need items.<br><br>YFS also offers a FREE grocery shuttle bi-weekly on Thursdays throughout the year. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yfs.ca\/groceryshuttle\">Details here.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/students.yorku.ca\/food\">Supports and Resources at York<\/a>              <\/td><td>Access to food and supports is important for your student success. This website and the information can help you navigate food support resources across York\u2019s campuses.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>External Resources<\/th><th>Description<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1MpTS0uhS8WNsUGAm0S8rce122crYP0lS&amp;ehbc=2E312F\">Toronto Food Access Map<\/a><\/td><td>This interactive map helps locate food resources across Toronto including food banks, free\/low cost meals, community gardens, farmers markets and diverse supermarkets.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.foodsupport.ca\/\">Food Support - Black Creek-Humber River area<\/a><\/td><td>foodsupport.ca helps connect people in the Black Creek-Humber River area with free food. 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