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GRATITUDE GROOVES_FINAL_Small.jpg — **Gratitude Grooves**

**is an exclusive mix by Toronto’s own DJ Spin So Nice in support of** **Daily Bread Food Bank**.

While this time has caused a great deal of suffering and hardship - especially for marginalized members of our community - it has also shown the strength and resiliency of communities across the country. In celebration of #GivingTuesday, this collaboration with Daily Bread is a way to give thanks to, and recognize, those on the front lines who are working tirelessly to ensure uninterrupted access to food to our neighbours in need.

Sonic Fold is collaborating with Records With My Daughters to raise $500 for Daily Bread Food Bank. This blend of funk, soul, disco, hip hop, R&B and beyond was produced to invite listeners to reflect on spreading love, having hope, sharing joy and connecting with your community.

DONATE HERE

The mix and fundraiser can be accessed above, and through Records With My Daughters' website.

LISTEN TO GRATITUDE GROOVES:

Ola, host of Sonic Fold - The Fold Podcast, and Joseph G (aka DJ Spin So Nice - the producer of this mix) coducted an Instagram live chat on Saturday, May 2 to discuss the inspiration and intention behind the mix - tune in here. To learn more about Daily Bread's COVID-19 response efforts, visit dailybread.ca/covid19. From isolation to resonation, across the nation, this is Gratitude Grooves.

CONNECT WITH RECORDS WITH MY DAUGHTERS:
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About Daily Bread Food Bank

Daily Bread Food Bank works towards long-term solutions to end hunger and poverty and runs innovative programs to support individuals living on low income and experiencing food insecurity. Daily Bread distributes fresh and shelf-stable food, and fresh-cooked meals to 130 member agencies and 170 food programs across Toronto. Daily Bread also publishes the influential Who's Hungry report - an annual survey measuring trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto to educate the public and spark policy change.

There were over 1 million food bank visits in the Toronto region last year.

•Food bank use is growing at double the rate of population growth. In the past year, food bank visits increased by 4%

•Food banks serve close to 100,000 people annually in Toronto.

•After paying for rent and utilities, food bank clients in the Toronto region have a median of $7.83 left per day to afford all of life’s necessities, including food and transportation.

•The cost of living is increasing in Toronto, but income is not keeping up. Food bank clients have a median income of $806 per month.

•One in three food bank clients in the Toronto region are children.

•Each year, Daily Bread publishes the influential Who's Hungry report - an annual survey measuring trends in food insecurity and poverty in Toronto to educate the public and spark policy change.

Every $1 donated = 1 Meal

COVID-19 Response

The ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our city in unprecedented ways. Now more than ever, we need the support of our community to ensure our neighbours in need can continue to access food during this time of crisis.

We are seeing escalating rates of food bank use, coupled by a diminished capacity to deliver food. One in three food banks in Toronto have shut down because they are run out of community spaces that have been mandated to close, or are run by seniors who are deemed high risk. We continue to see familiar faces among those in deep poverty who rely on food banks as a stable source of food. Prior to COVID-19, social assistance recipients made up over 60% of food bank use. These are individuals who simply cannot afford food on a regular day, let alone during a crisis.

Connect with Daily Bread Food Bank:
Web | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

About Daily Bread Food Bank

Every $1 donated = 1 Meal

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