Building Roots is dedicated to creating thriving, connected communities by tackling food insecurity and social isolation in Toronto’s Downtown East. We operate initiatives like the give-what-you-can Moss Park Market and the Moss Park Community Garden, offering fresh produce, peer-led skill-building workshops, community leadership programs and a variety of additional wrap-around supports.

Our team builds meaningful partnerships with public agencies, advocacy organizations, and small businesses while fostering resident leadership, peer support and encouraging volunteerism. We work hand-in-hand with community partners, residents, supporters, and funders to amplify neighbourhood voices and ensure community needs are at the heart of everything we do. No matter the challenge, we strive to empower local voices and create impactful, collaborative solutions.