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YRFN connects and empowers people to access healthy food through education and advocacy.

10/23/2026

📣 We're in the news again! 📣

Thank you, Angie Sullivan for writing about the Pefferlaw Food Hub where we partner with the Georgina Food Pantry, ClearWater Farm Ontario, and the Georgina Public Library, to bring fresh food access to the area! This new Affordable Fresh Food Market is open to everyone! Our Pefferlaw Hub is open every 2nd Thursday of the month at Pefferlaw Public Library, 76 Pete's Lane, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM🛒

Pop over and check it out!

10/22/2026

💚 Thankful Thursday 💚

Today, we’re giving a huge shoutout to the incredible volunteers who help make YRFN what it is! From lending a hand at programs and events to helping behind the scenes, your time, energy, and care make a real difference in our community.

We recently received this wonderful testimonial from one of our participants and volunteers, and it perfectly captures why we’re so grateful for the people who choose to give their time to YRFN. 🥕💚

To every YRFN volunteer: thank you for showing up, pitching in, sharing your skills, and helping us build a stronger, more connected food community. We couldn’t do it without you!

10/20/2026

🌱 SEED-TO-TABLE: GROW, CONNECT & CELEBRATE! 🌻
Are you 65+ and looking for a fun way to get outdoors, grow something delicious and connect with your community?
Join York Region Food Network at Mulock Community Garden in Newmarket Fridays for Seed-to-Table, a FREE garden program designed for adults aged 65+.
Todays session: Everything You Wanted to Know About Garlic, Facilitated by Debbie Coleman of South Simcoe Master Gardeners. This will be a hands on session in which we will learn about garlic while planting two communal beds for collective programing next year. Please note that this session will begin earlier to accommodate a grade 9 class which will be joining us to learn and grow in our community.
Over this series of workshops, you’ll:
🌱 Get hands-on with planting and harvesting
🥕 Learn gardening tips, tricks and adaptive gardening techniques
🎨 Enjoy creative activities and art in the garden
📖 Share stories and experiences
🤝 Build new social and intergenerational connections
🍅 Celebrate the journey from seed to table!
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious to get your hands in the soil, there’s something for everyone.
📍 Mulock Community Garden, Newmarket
👥 For adults aged 65+
💚 FREE to attend
Please register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/seed-to-table
Come grow with us, make connections and enjoy the many benefits of gardening!
Contact [email protected]

10/19/2026

🍊 Fresh produce, feel-good prices, and plenty to make your meals pop!
We’re bringing fresh, affordable food to communities across York Region with markets this week in Newmarket, Georgina, Stouffville, and Markham! 💚

📍 NEWMARKET
York Region Food Network, 17665 Leslie St., Unit 19
🛒 Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🍲 Shop + enjoy our Community Café Free Lunch — open to all!

📍 GEORGINA
The Link, 20849 Dalton Rd., Sutton
🛒 Wednesday | 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
🍎 Don’t miss Brenda’s Pick of the Week — a featured item + recipe to try at home!

📍 STOUFFVILLE
55+ Club – 6240 Main St. (Fitness Room)
🛒 Wednesday | 2:00 – 3:00 PM

📍 NEWMARKET AGAIN!
York Region Food Network, 17665 Leslie St., Unit 19
🛒 Friday | 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

📍 MARKHAM
105 Gibson Centre, 105 Gibson Rd.
🛒 Friday | 12 PM – 1:30 PM

Everyone’s welcome! Swing by, stock up, and take a little freshness home. 🥕🍎🥦

A big thank you to our community partners who help make these markets possible:
Hummingbird Hub • Good Food Collective • Routes Connecting Communities Inc. • Georgina Food Pantry • St. James Presbyterian Church Stouffville • The ABLE Network • 105 Gibson Centre

👉 Full details: https://yrfn.ca/good-food-markets/

10/16/2026

👏🌱 Applause for our amazing community partners!

York Region Food Network (YRFN) is proud to partner with the York Region District School Board Education Centre-Aurora to bring students from Dr. J. M. Denison Secondary School to our London and Main Community Garden in Newmarket!

Through hands-on gardening, students get the opportunity to connect with nature, learn about growing food, and discover the importance of sustainable food systems and community food security. 🌿🥕

A big thank you to the students, educators, and our partners for helping our community grow one garden bed at a time! 💚

Watch full Youtube video🎥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtPqCWyOG7U

10/15/2026

We are so thrilled to have the support of the Vaughan International Film Festival for our 2027 WinterFresh event! WinterFresh guests will be able to bid on a fabulous VIP experience at our live auction for their 2027 festival!!

10/15/2026

🌱 Thankful Thursday! 🌱

Today, we’re giving a big THANK YOU to the amazing interns from Quadreal Property Group for volunteering their time at YRFN’s Assembly Park Community Garden last month! 💚

Your hard work, enthusiasm, and helping hands made a real difference in keeping our community garden growing and thriving. From getting your hands in the soil to helping care for our garden spaces, we truly appreciate everything you did!

We’re grateful for community-minded partners like you who help us grow more than just vegetables — you help us grow stronger communities! 🌻🥕🌿

Thank you, QuadReal interns! 💚

10/14/2026

WILL YOU HELP MAKE OUR HOLIDAY AUCTION A SUCCESS?

York Region Food Network will be hosting our 4th annual online Holiday Auction beginning November 19th and we are looking for donations. Do you have an item you would like to donate? This is a great opportunity to promote your business, product, or service. No donation is too big or too small!

To donate an item or gift certificate contact Joanne Witt, [email protected]

Thank you so much for the support!

10/14/2026

🍎🎃 Taste & Learn Fridays are back this fall!

This season, we’re exploring LOCAL! As we reach the end of the harvest season, there’s plenty of delicious seasonal produce available at local farms and grocery stores.

Not sure what to do with an abundance of squash? Want to learn more about the many varieties of apples? Join us as we explore what York Region’s autumn harvest has to offer! 🌽🍏

📅 October 19
⏰ 3:00–4:00 PM
📍 Elgin Barrow Arena Complex – Kitchen
43 Church St. S., Richmond Hill

🎟️ Register: https://signup.com/go/buiCjFs

Questions? Contact Christina at [[email protected]]or (905) 841-3101 ext. 210.

Come taste, learn, and celebrate local food this fall! 🍎🥕🍂

With .cat

10/14/2026

🌱 SEED-TO-TABLE: GROW, CONNECT & CELEBRATE! 🌻
Are you 65+ and looking for a fun way to get outdoors, grow something delicious and connect with your community?
Join York Region Food Network at Mulock Community Garden in Newmarket Fridays for Seed-to-Table, a FREE garden program designed for adults aged 65+.
Over this series of workshops, you’ll:
🌱 Get hands-on with planting and harvesting
🥕 Learn gardening tips, tricks and adaptive gardening techniques
🎨 Enjoy creative activities and art in the garden
📖 Share stories and experiences
🤝 Build new social and intergenerational connections
🍅 Celebrate the journey from seed to table!
Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just curious to get your hands in the soil, there’s something for everyone.
📍 Mulock Community Garden, Newmarket
👥 For adults aged 65+
💚 FREE to attend
Please register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/seed-to-table
Come grow with us, make connections and enjoy the many benefits of gardening!
Contact [email protected]

Address

17665 Leslie Street, Unit #19
Aurora, ON
L3Y3E3

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19058413101

Website

http://yrfn.ca/

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