The Founding Launch

The official welcome of Table For Us into the community.

On Saturday, July 18, 2026, Table For Us opens its doors for the first time. An evening of food, conversation, and the unveiling of our first-year commitments to ending food insecurity in communities across the GTA. This is the moment Table For Us steps publicly into the work, surrounded by the community that's making it possible.

Who's in the room

We're hosting a layered evening with the people building this work alongside us:

• Founding supporters backing Table For Us from day one

• Community leaders from Toronto's nonprofit, food security, and cultural sectors

• Press and media partners covering the launch and Foodville Festival 2026

• City officials, including representatives from the Mayor's office

• Sponsors and corporate partners building with us into Foodville and beyond

• Chefs, restaurateurs, faith leaders, and community organizers, we couldn't do this without

What you'll experience

• A welcome from founder Tristan Douglas

• The official unveiling of Table For Us's four mission pillars and first-year program calendar

• A first look at Foodville Festival 2026's community partner activations and the zero-waste food pipeline

• Food prepared by Foodville vendors as a preview of what's coming in August

• Time to connect, break bread, and figure out where your work and ours intersect

Founding Supporter tickets

A limited number of Founding Supporter tickets are available for those who want to back Table For Us from day one. Founding Supporters receive:

• Recognition on tableforus.ca and across event materials

• A printed "Founding Supporter" mission booklet

• First access to Foodville Festival 2026 VIP tickets

• An invitation to our 2027 Founders Circle convening

The details

Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM doors. 5:00 PM program. 7:00 PM community reception.
Location: Toronto — venue announcement coming soon.
Dress: Smart casual.
RSVP: Required. Capacity is limited.