A Community Partnership That Changed Access to Fresh Food in NDG
What if food banks had dedicated funding to purchase fresh food? Our partnership with MRUC has completely changed The Depot’s food access programs.
One Year In: Reflections on The Community Contribution Model
Just over a year ago, The Depot introduced a Community Contribution Model across many of our programs. For the first time in nearly 40 years, participants were being asked to contribute financially toward services through a sliding-scale model that invites people to contribute according to their means, including $0 when needed.
How Community Organizations Across Quebec Are Fighting Food Insecurity Together
Food insecurity is rooted in systems, not personal failure. Learn how The Depot and partners across Quebec are advocating for the right to food and lasting change.
Building Hope Through Community Organizing
Discover how community organizing transforms individual struggles into collective action, helping community members build connections, amplify their voices, and advocate for change.
The Story Behind The Resto Depot Community Meal
Discover how The Depot’s community meal program evolved from a small church basement kitchen into the Resto Depot — a welcoming space where food, dignity, and community come together.
Imagining Something Better: The Evolution of The Depot
What started as a small food bank became a vibrant community hub. A reflection on transformation, belonging, and imagining new possibilities for The Depot and food security in NDG.
Empty Bowls 2026: Back at Last (and Sweeter Than Ever)
There are moments when a space feels especially alive, when the energy is palpable; conversations overlap in a lively hum, and you can feel something meaningful unfolding in real time. This year’s Empty Bowls event was exactly that kind of moment.
Director Hours
A chance for community members to share feedback, ask questions, or simply have a conversation over a cup of coffee or tea.
Why Community Organizations are Mobilizing — And Why It Matters
From March 23 to April 2, community organisations across Quebec are mobilising to highlight a long-standing reality: chronic underfunding. In solidarity with 1,600 organizations across the province, The Depot hosted a letter-writing campaign to amplify community voices.
Support The Community Sector
Between March 23 and April 2, Community organizations across Quebec are mobilizing to speak out against chronic underfunding as needs continue to grow and teams are pushed to their limits. This movement is calling for adequate, sustained funding and recognition of the essential role these organizations play in our social fabric.