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Sistering 24 Hour Drop in

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Multi-service organization providing low-barrier supports to women and gender-diverse people.
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Homelessness, isolation, and violence don’t stop when the sun goes down—and neither do we. At Sistering, we’re here 24/7 because ‘The Need Never Sleeps’. Support our campaign to ensure women and gender-diverse people have a safe space when they need it most.

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Food insecurity in Toronto is reaching crisis levels.

Today, roughly 1 in 10 Torontonians is experiencing food insecurity.

Behind these numbers are people making impossible choices between rent, medication, transportation, and groceries. Families, seniors, newcomers, and people living with mental health and substance use challenges are being pushed beyond their limits.

At Sistering, we see the impact of food insecurity every day. Through our drop-in services, meals, snacks, food access programs, and community support, we work to ensure women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness or precarious housing can access nutritious food with dignity, care, and compassion.

Food insecurity is not just about hunger — it is deeply connected to poverty, housing instability, health, and systemic inequities. Addressing it requires more than emergency responses; it requires collective action and long-term change.

Everyone deserves access to healthy food, stable housing, and the support they need to thrive. Check out some of the meals made with love by our kitchen team.

To support our Food Access program, donate through the link in our bio.

#FoodInsecurity #Toronto #CommunityCare #HousingJustice #MentalHealth #GenderEquity #Sistering #EndPoverty taken in Sistering 24 Hour Drop In by @sisteringdropin

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In recognition of Sexual Violence Prevention Month we are sharing information about human trafficking through sexual exploitation in order to bring awareness to sexual violence and educate the community to recognize the signs and control methods of exploitation and control (please be aware that not all factors are present in every case, nor does any one necessarily mean someone is being trafficked). We’ve also got some resources on help lines. by @sisteringdropin

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As part of Sexual Violence Prevention Month we’re sharing some information about safety planning, community action, and resources to help equip communities with needed supports. Check out @aurafreedom for safety planning resources. 💜 by @sisteringdropin

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May is Sexual Violence Prevention Month. This is a time to raise awareness about sexual abuse and support survivors. We’re sharing information about sexual violence and resources to educate people for sexual violence prevention. by @sisteringdropin

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March 7 is International Harm Reduction Day to highlight the importance of evidence-based public health policies, practices, and programs that reduce the harms associated with substance use and sex work. Harm reduction saves lives.

We’re sharing some information about harm reduction, Sistering’s Harm Reduction Program, and some other fantastic organizations that provide HR services and empower individuals through harm reduction. 💜 by @sisteringdropin

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Food insecurity rates in Canada continue to rise drastically to devastating rates. There’s been a 340% increase in food bank use from 2019 to 2025, with over 4.1 million visits to Toronto food banks in between March 2023 and April 2024. Education and employment no longer protect against food insecurity.

Sistering needs your support to meet the increasing number of people relying on us for daily meals. Donate today. Link in bio.

For more information about food insecurity in Toronto and Canada, check out the Who’s Hungry Report 2025 by the Daily Bread Food Bank. @dailybreadto by @sisteringdropin

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May 5 is Red Dress Day, the National Day of Awareness and Remembrance for Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people (MMIWG2S).

Coined by Métis artist Jaime Black, Red Dress Day is both a powerful visual statement and a call to action. The ongoing crisis of MMIWG2S is rooted in the impacts of colonization and continues to be felt across generations, communities, and systems.

In Canada, 63% of Indigenous women have experienced physical or sexual assault in their lifetime. These realities are not isolated — they shape access to safety, health care, and overall well-being.

Today, and every day, Sistering honours the lives, strength, and spirits of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQI+ people.

We stand in solidarity with families and communities who continue to seek justice, healing, and meaningful change. by @sisteringdropin

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Thank you so much @cheffing4good for the incredible dishes you donated to our Food Access Program! Your beautiful food nourished every person who walked through our doors looking for a hot, healthy, and tasty meal. We are so grateful for your continued support of Sistering and for your dedication to advocating for food security for all. Thank you 💜 by @sisteringdropin

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These are 10 strategies to help you de-escalate a person in crisis. The Crisis Prevention Institute is an incredible resource to learn about crisis intervention. Sistering also offers a De-Escalation Workshop to the community and local businesses so we can help educate people on the techniques and skills to prevent the escalation of conflict or potentially dangerous behaviours. by @sisteringdropin

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Women experiencing homelessness face unique, often hidden challenges, including high risks of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation. Unhoused women are often forced to stay in unsafe, temporary situations, and can be deterred from accessing men-dominated shelter spaces due to fears of harassment and violence. Sistering is the ONLY 24/7 women’s drop-in in Toronto. This means that we’re at full capacity every single day and there are limited spaces in the city where women can feel safe.

Donate today to support unhoused women. Link in bio. by @sisteringdropin

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