Suman Roy on The Zero Hunger Project: Why a Scarborough Food Bank Founder Wrote the Book on Ending Global Hunger

Publication Date: April 16, 2026

After years on the front lines of Canada’s food insecurity crisis, Suman Roy distilled what he learned into a 381 page blueprint for a hunger free world. The book is now drawing readers from across the global development community

Suman Roy: From the Streets of Scarborough to the Floor of the United Nations, A True Canadian Story

Publication Date: April 14, 2026

Suman Roy built Canada’s first United Nations aligned food bank in a Toronto neighbourhood most policymakers overlook. Now his model is being studied by global delegations.

From the Streets of Scarborough to the Floors of the United Nations: A True Canadian Success Story

Publication Date: April 8, 2026

Suman Roy's journey from unhoused immigrant to global food security leader reflects his dedication to the UN's goal of ending hunger by 20

Global Food Security Advocate Suman Roy to Address Future Leaders at Ecovay Assembly in Istanbul

Publication Date: February 25, 2026

"Food Security is not just feeding the hungry, but feeding our Country, in the face of global Geopolitical volatility."

Global Food Security Advocate Suman Roy to Address Future Leaders at Ecovay Assembly in Istanbul

Publication Date: February 25, 2026

"Food Security is not just feeding the hungry, but feeding our Country, in the face of global Geopolitical volatility."

How these new mobile meal programs are meeting the needs of Scarborough’s most vulnerable residents

Publication Date: October 21, 2025

Two new initiatives are helping feed some of Scarborough’s most vulnerable residents by meeting them where they’re at and in their communities.

Hunger is a political policy choice and it’s time for Ontario to take action

Publication Date: February 18, 2025

Hunger in Ontario is not an accident. It is not a natural disaster or an unavoidable consequence of the economy.

Feed Scarborough shared information on poverty reduction and social protection at recent conference in Thailand

Publication Date: March 22, 2024

Feed Scarborough, a local organization that has been fighting food insecurities in East Toronto.

Scarborough food bank sees success using UN sustainability goals

Publication Date: December 1, 2024

Sustainable development goals aim to eliminate poverty, food insecurity and other inequities

North York food court a training ground for newcomers

Publication Date: April 14, 2024

Food Hall TO gives refugees, newcomers a free intro to hospitality business

Rising food insecurity in Toronto linked to housing crisis, immigration challenges, and income disparities, reports Feed Scarborough

Publication Date: August 14, 2023

A study by the Scarborough Food Security Initiative (Feed Scarborough) shows concerning signs of wear on Toronto’s system.

Food bank use in Toronto is soaring. Can a U of T Scarborough lab help?

Publication Date: April 26, 2023

The first time Suman Roy used a food bank, he was curious to see what was in the bag he had been handed.

Scarborough is seeing an unprecedented rise in foodbank usage

Publication Date: April 4, 2023

FoodBank demand in Scarborough has grown in recent times. What are the reasons for this unprecedented growth

Feed Scarborough opened their 6th foodbank to support the unprecedented need for emergency food support

Publication Date: March 31, 2023

With more Canadians experiencing food Insecurity, a Scarborough non-profit organization has opened up a one-of-its-kind Food bank.

Scarborough's need for food banks is so great that one non-profit is opening a 6th location

Publication Date: March 31, 2023

Feed Scarborough says new food bank expected to serve 1,000 people weekly

Three progressives register in byelection race to replace Gary Crawford as Scarborough Southwest councillor

Publication Date: September 7, 2023

As Scarborough Southwest prepares to choose a new councillor

Publication Date: September 1, 2023

The Scarborough Southwest city byelection: Your guide to getting involved

Publication Date: August 28, 2023

Some 4,374 eligible voters cast a ballot during the advance voting window

Hopefuls line up to replace Gary Crawford as city councillor for Scarborough Southwest

Publication Date: August 14, 2023

Feed Scarborough wins Toronto Community Champion Award

Publication Date: April 17, 2023

Award celebrates elebrates how people and community organizations supported each other

Overwhelmed food banks predicts increased need in troubling year ahead

Publication Date: December 29, 2022

"This year I am worried about going hungry again": Food bank volunteer and client Diane Busby

East Scarborough food bank opens 8 hours a day to serve more people

Publication Date: March 8, 2022

How a Scarborough organization is helping people feel better about using food banks

Publication Date: November 5, 2020

Food banks will look like supermarkets and allow clients to 'shop' for items they want

Scarborough Food Security Initiative does its part to help those in need during Covid - 19 pandemic

Publication Date: June 24, 2020

A local emergency food bank doesn’t qualify for any of the $350 million of federal money for charities in response to COVID-19.

Grassroots groups fills gap left by closed food bank in Scarborough, but lacks funding

Publication Date: May 19, 2020

Volunteers now delivering food to 1K families a week in Scarborough Southwest

As Coronavirus shuts food bank, Scarborough residents step in to help

Publication Date: March 25, 2020

Indian-born chef Suman Roy makes a difference in his community one kitchen at a time

Publication Date: August 2011

"I had worked in the United States and thought the transition would be easy if I moved to Canada rather than Australia or New Zealand," Roy says, recalling his decision to immigrate.