2024/2025 Annual Report

We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood with us this year. Your support has been a lifeline for so many. The work is far from over, but as we look ahead, we remain committed to advocating for systemic change while meeting urgent needs—because justice can’t wait.

Highlights

Volunteer Engagement

As community demand increased, N2N responded, in part by recruiting volunteers.

Volunteer Hours by Department

  • Emergency Food Programs 51% 51%
  • Education Programs 17.5% 17.5%
  • N2N Books 12.1% 12.1%
  • Hamilton Community Food Centre 10.4% 10.4%
  • Family Services 4.7% 4.7%
  • Development & Admin Support 4.3% 4.3%

New volunteers in 2024

volunteers involved in programs & services

Volunteers at fundraisers & food drives

Total volunteer hours

Hamilton Community Food Centre

A national movement committed to well-being, belonging, and social justice.

“My daughter is more confident in the kitchen. It’s helped her…building friendships and making connections with kids her age. She is doing great, thanks for the staff and kids who make her feel comfortable.”

HCFC Program Participant

Increased sense of belonging & support

%

of community members surveyed feel they belong.

Improved health & well-being

%

of community members surveyed said their health improved.

Education Services

N2N’s Education Department continues working to plant seeds of success in our community, expanding both of our programs this year to serve more students.

%

of teachers reported positive changes in student’s attitudes towards learning

%

of students reported a better understanding of math concepts

%

of teachers saw improvements in students’ self-confidence

Emergency Food

Food security is at crisis levels in our communities. Rising food prices, limited housing, and reduced or precarious employment are key factors in the need for food.

Raised and distributed over 1.2 million lbs. of food

Over 35% of food bank clients are children under 18 years of age

Total food raised increased 9.4% over the previous year

Family Services

N2N’s Family Services department continued providing critical support and service navigation throughout the past year, working to improve the emotional, social, and financial health of local families.

SettleR Services

Total households served
6,138
Repeat households served
6,850
New single-person households served
217
New family households served
481
Unique interactions w/ households
7,548

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