Hi everyone! My name is Kelly, and I’m thrilled to join the team at the Black Creek Community Farm. As someone who’s been deeply involved in urban agriculture and in this very city for many years, I’m incredibly excited to rejoin a space that values sustainability and community. 
I was...

  Hello, Black Creek Community Farm community! My name is Sheldon Caruana, and I’m excited to introduce myself as the new Community Support Coordinator at BCCF. I’m honored to step into this role and be part of a space that has long been a pillar for food justice, environmental sustainability,...

Hi, I’m Nia Tinker, a Social Impact Trainee at Black Creek Community Farm and a concurrent education student at York University. My journey with the farm started back in high school during a class trip in 2018, but it wasn’t until I saw a job posting in my building that...

  Hello, BCCF community! My name is Nuradin Mohamed-Nur, and I’m excited to join Black Creek Community Farm as the new Market Garden Facilitator. As someone with deep roots in the Jane & Finch area, I have witnessed firsthand the power of community and the importance of accessible food systems....

My name is Deepak Monga. I am a senior, retired from TD Insurance with work experience of over 30 years in different levels of management functions/operations/responsibilities. I have been serving the Black Creek Community Farm as a community volunteer for more than 4 years. I bring to BCCF diverse corporate...

My name is Cara McArthur. I am a community advocate, public speaker, educator, and community engagement specialist who is passionate about working with historically underserved populations. The focus of my work to date includes urban agriculture, public speaking, community development and advocacy via Anti-Oppressive frameworks, workshop facilitation, program management, and...

My name is Ernest Barnie. I am a Registered Social Service worker, currently serving as a Case Manager (Job Retention Specialist) at the YMCA for nearly two years. I graduated from the Social Service Worker program at Seneca College, where I had the opportunity to complete my internship at the Spot...

Aisha Jalloh is a current student at York University completing her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Aisha’s experience with food insecurity and passion for alleviating food insecurity is what connects her to Black Creek Community Farm. As a steering committee member, Aisha hopes to share valuable knowledge and experiences that can help put an...

My family immigrated from Ghana to Canada in the late 1970s, settling in Jane/Finch (Driftwood) where I spent my childhood before moving to the Peel region. Several years later, after completing a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies at York University, I began employment with the City of Toronto’s Community Gardens...

Charlyn Ellis has been an active member of the urban farming community for over fifteen years. Since 2009, she has been a dedicated supporter of the Emmett Communal Garden, serving as the garden coordinator, providing administrative support, and offering hands-on assistance in the garden.  In addition to her work with...