Seeds of Change Food Justice Program
Seeds of Change connects you with volunteer opportunities at a local nonprofit or grassroots organization that addresses food security or food justice issues. Learn from community experts, reflect on your learning, and meet other students interested in food security.
This program not only supports food initiatives in our communities but will also allow you to:
- Learn about issues in Toronto’s food systems and how organizations are supporting food access in the city
- Develop your reflective practice and deepen your understanding of yourself
- Make connections with local experts in the field of food justice
- Gain valuable experience in a field that interests you and explore careers in the community.
Registration is open
Placements will take place between February 1 and April 6, 2026.
Register before January 19, 2026. Register Now
Please contact Lupita Gallegos Cardona, Coordinator, Co-curricular Learning, at lupita.gallegoscardona@utoronto.ca with any questions.
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Program Eligibility
All U of T students
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How The Program Works
- The program runs from February 1 to April 6.
- Students are matched with nonprofit or grassroots organizations working on food justice, food security, or community food systems in Toronto.
- Placements are in person, virtual, or hybrid.
- Students commit 2–5 hours per week, based on the needs of the organization.
- Participants must complete a short online orientation before starting their placement.
- Throughout the program, students take part in three guided reflection sessions to connect their experience with broader food justice issues.
- Participation in Seeds of Change is eligible for Co-Curricular Record (CCR) recognition.
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Program Registration
Register before January 19, 2026.
Please email Lupita Gallegos Cardona at lupita.gallegoscardona@utoronto.ca with any questions.




