Darius’s story

Before Darius connected with Fred Victor, he lived on the streets. He would try his best to meet his needs by navigating various drop-in programs across Toronto. They offered temporary relief but didn’t provide the level of support he needed. Darius’s journey with Fred Victor began with a hot meal at one of our drop-in sites. A friend had recommended the location, and he decided to check it out.

Here, Darius found more than just a single meal. The food was good, yes, but the space was also welcoming. Staff treated him with kindness and respect. Darius started regularly attending programs at the drop-in site. He found community, made friends, and kept coming back—it gave him a sense of stability. When Darius felt ready, he spoke to a staff member he knew he could trust, who worked with him to find appropriate housing. Now in stable housing, Darius continues to visit the drop-in to hang out with his new friends. He says that he feels hopeful about the future. It all started with a meal, but became so much more.

Last year, Fred Victor served 368,995 meals.

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Your donation today helps more people like Darius access good food and support.

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