Healthy Living Resources
At Seva Food Bank, we believe in nourishing our community with more than just food. This resource hub is designed to support your journey toward better health, informed choices, and empowered living. Below, you'll find a variety of videos, guides, and community programs — all made to help you and your family thrive.
Healthy Eating & Nutrition
Explore a growing library of cooking tutorials and nutrition tips created by professional chef Chef Burgi and registered dietitian Amber. Learn how to prepare affordable, nutritious meals with ingredients from your pantry — and gain confidence in the kitchen. Explore Seva’s Cooking For Health Workshop below!
Intro to Diabetes
Reading Nutrition Labels
Eating Well with the Plate Method
Don't Skip. Rethink
Your Drink!
Urban Gardening
Take a tour of our demonstration garden which showcases how to grow good food within your own homes. Follow the simple steps which can be taken to supplement the food supply, through planting and growing on your own and following techniques to preserve the fresh produce.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of the Community Foundation of Mississauga Pendle Fund that enabled us to focus on community education.
Community Education
Watch online as our professional chef uses nutritious items in the food bank to prepare healthy meals on a lean budget. Production of these videos has enabled us to creatively connect with residents living in Mississauga, Ontario, with nutritious, culturally appropriate and affordable food.
We gratefully acknowledge the financial support of United Way Food Systems Grant that enabled us to focus on community education. Through the production of these videos, we are able to creatively connect residents living in Peel region, Ontario, with nutritious, culturally appropriate and affordable food.
Tuna & Chickpea Pasta
Chili
Black Bean & Avocado Wrap
Carrot Cake
Huevos Rancheros
Penne Pasta
Support beyond the food bank.
Community Resources for Health & Well-Being
Whether you’re managing a health condition, looking for support services, or exploring new ways to care for your family, our collection of community resources is here to help. From diabetes education and healthy eating guides to mental health support and local programs, these tools are free, accessible, and designed to meet you where you are.
General Resources
Dental Clinic
Eye See, Eye Learn Program – Free eyeglasses for children in Ontario
MindBeacon: free mental health support and counselling services for residents of Ontario
Food Programs in Peel Region
The Essential Guide to Ethnic Grocery Stores in Brampton
Find programs and services in your community, in your language
Food-specific Programs and Services
Map of Peel Community Gardens
FOODSHARE Toronto Programs
Community Connections for Newcomers
The People’s Pantry Toronto
Best Buys – Food Guide
Fruits & Vegetables Storage Guide
Fill Half Your Plate with Fruits & Vegetables