News & Updates
Stories from the ground. Updates from our team. Impact you can see.
Food Relief
200 Hampers Delivered in One Weekend
From Oshawa to Ajax to Whitby — 40 volunteers mobilized across three Durham Region locations for our largest food drive to date. Here's how the community came together.
March 12, 2026
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Volunteer Stories
Meet Sarah: From Volunteer to Team Lead
She started packing hampers on Saturday mornings in Oshawa. Now she coordinates distribution across all of Durham Region. A story about showing up and growing into leadership.
March 5, 2026
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Community
How Your Donations Fed 50 Families This Month
A transparent look at where every dollar goes — from Scarborough to Brampton, here's the real impact your support creates.
Events
Recap: Durham Region Community Gathering 2025
300+ neighbours came out to Memorial Park for food, live music, and a resource fair. See what made this year's event special.
Behind the Scenes
Period Poverty: Why Dignity Kits Matter
One in three Canadians who menstruate has struggled to afford products. Here's why we distribute kits across Durham Region schools and shelters.
Partnerships
Durham Eats Partners with CRN
A local Oshawa restaurant is now donating surplus meals to our food relief program every week. Here's how the partnership works.
Food Relief
Winter Warmth Drive: 150 Coats Distributed
As temperatures dropped across the GTA, we distributed 150 winter coats from North York to Pickering. No family should face a Canadian winter without warmth.
Community
A Letter from Our President
Omar Elsherif reflects on a year of growth, the communities that shaped us, and what's ahead for CRN in 2026.
Volunteer Stories
How Team Durham Makes It Happen
Every Saturday morning, a dedicated crew in Durham Region shows up at 7 a.m. to pack hampers. Meet the people who make it all work.
Food Relief
Holiday Hamper Drive: 100 Families Fed
This holiday season, we delivered culturally appropriate hampers to 100 families across Scarborough, Markham, and Richmond Hill.
Partnerships
Partnering with Schools to End Period Poverty
We're now distributing dignity kits in 12 Durham Region and GTA schools. No student should miss class because they can't afford hygiene products.
Elderly Outreach
Senior Isolation: The Crisis No One Talks About
Thousands of seniors in the GTA spend days without a single conversation. Here's what we're doing about it in Ajax, Whitby, and Oshawa.
Behind the Scenes
How We Pack 200 Hampers in a Day
From 6:30 a.m. staging at our Durham warehouse to doorstep delivery by noon — a step-by-step look at packing day logistics.
Partnerships
Brampton Community Centre Joins CRN
Our newest distribution hub brings food relief and dignity kits directly to Brampton families. Here's what this partnership means for the community.
Community
Dignity Kit Distribution Reaches 500
A milestone worth celebrating — 500 kits delivered to women and girls across Durham Region, Mississauga, and Etobicoke.
Volunteer Stories
Volunteer Training Day: Preparing for Winter
22 new volunteers joined our team in Oshawa for hands-on training ahead of the busiest season in community relief.
Community
How One Donation Changed a Family's Week
A single $50 donation in Oshawa turned into a food hamper that changed everything for one local family. This is their story.
Events
Summer BBQ Brings 200 Neighbours Together
Halal burgers, a bouncy castle, and 200 neighbours in a Durham Region park. Our summer BBQ proved that community starts with showing up.
Food Relief
The Real Cost of Food Insecurity in the GTA
1 in 8 households in the GTA struggles to put food on the table. Here's what the numbers mean — and what we're doing about it.
Community
CRN Marks One Year of Service
One year in, and we've delivered over 1,200 hampers and 400 dignity kits across Durham Region and the GTA. Here's what we've learned.