Meet Sheldon, our new Community Support Coordinator!

Hello, Black Creek Community Farm community! My name is Sheldon Caruana, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Community Support Coordinator at BCCF. I’m honored to step into this role and be part of a space that has long been a pillar for food justice, environmental sustainability, and...

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Cultivating Change: BCCF’s New Market Garden Training Pilot Program

At Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF), we believe that food is more than just nourishment—it is a source of empowerment, resilience, and cultural identity. That’s why we are excited to announce the launch of our Roots to Community Resilience: Market Garden Training Pilot Program, funded through the City of Toronto’s...

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Join Our 2025 Harvest Share – Eat Fresh, Support Local, and Invest in Your Community! 🌱🍽️

  With rising food costs and global supply chain challenges, there’s never been a better time to invest in fresh, local food. By joining Black Creek Community Farm’s Harvest Share Program, you’re not just getting farm-fresh organic vegetables—you’re directly supporting community food security, local farmers, and educational programming that empowers...

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Kicking Off the 2025 Season at Evergreen Brick Works’ Seedy Weekend! 🌱✨

The 2025 season is off to an incredible start! Black Creek Community Farm had the privilege of participating in Evergreen Brick Works’ Seedy Weekend, and what an experience it was! From meaningful conversations with community members to exciting new partnerships, the event was a huge success. A Market to Remember!...

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FACES OF BCCF: MEET NANA AFIA!

My name is Nana Afia Pokuaa Appiah-Kubi, and I am thrilled to join the team at Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) as the new Administrative Assistant trainee. I am a placement student taking Project Management at North Eastern University. It is an honor to become part of an organization dedicated...

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Exciting Opportunities to Join the BCCF Team!

Are you passionate about food justice, community engagement, and making a meaningful impact? Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) is thrilled to announce two dynamic job openings that could be your chance to contribute to transformative work in the Jane-Finch community and beyond. 1. Community Support Coordinator As our Community Support...

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Growing Food, Reducing Emissions, and Cultivating Resilience at Black Creek Community Farm

Imagine a city where your favorite fruits and vegetables are grown just steps away—on rooftops, under hydro corridors, or in community gardens. This isn’t a dream; it’s happening now. At Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF), we’re proud to be part of TOsustain (Toward Sustainable Urban and Peri-urban Agriculture for Net-zero...

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BCCF Gathers with Change-makers in Halifax, Nova Scotia

Empowering Youth, Building Resilience, and Fostering Partnerships at Black Creek Community Farm In Toronto’s Jane-Finch community, Black Creek Community Farm (BCCF) stands as a pillar of resilience and empowerment, serving as an essential hub for food justice, youth leadership, and community well-being. Each year, BCCF engages dozens of young people...

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Our ED, Ohemaa Boateng, Contributes to the 2024 Toronto Vital Signs Report

Ohemaa Boateng, Executive Director of Black Creek Community Farm, is honored to contribute to the 2024 Toronto Vital Signs Report, highlighting the deepening issues of poverty and vulnerability in Toronto. The report reveals that close to half of the city’s population now earns below a living wage, with over 2.7...

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