Bridging the gap between hunger and hope.
A neighbourhood food bank at 2107 Weston Rd, in Weston–Mount Dennis. Here’s what we do, when we opened, and the people responsible for it.
Meet our board
Free groceries for anyone in Toronto who needs them, on a Friday evening or a weekend afternoon.
“At LHTC Foodbank, our mission is to combat food insecurity in the Greater Toronto Area. We are dedicated to providing nourishing food to individuals and families in need, ensuring they have access to essential nutrients for a healthy life.”
March2026
The month we opened the food bank.
It started as a program of Lighthouse Training Center, a registered Canadian charity working in Weston–Mount Dennis. We’re one of more than 140 member agencies in Daily Bread Food Bank’s network, which supplies part of what is on our shelves. The rest is donated locally.
- Member agency
- Daily Bread Food Bank
- Registered charity
- Lighthouse Training Center
- Business number
- 778365528RR0001
- Talk to us
- 416-727-6836
“Serving with love, giving with dignity, and sharing with compassion.”
Board of governance
The people who oversee LHTC Food Bank. Day-to-day operations are led by our Executive Director.
Vidal Castillo
Chair
Vidal Castillo has more than 20 years of experience in the financial industry, with a strong specialization in real estate lending. In addition to his extensive background in financial services, he has been actively involved in the nonprofit sector, where he played an instrumental role in organizing and coordinating literacy programs in Chicago.
Currently, Vidal serves as a Mobile Mortgage Specialist with Meridian Credit Union, helping clients achieve their homeownership and financing goals through personalized mortgage solutions.
Outside of his professional career, Vidal is passionate about gardening and community involvement. He serves on the Board of Directors of the East York Garden Club, where he contributes to the promotion of gardening education and environmental stewardship.
Vidal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Loyola University Chicago and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EGADE Business School in Monterrey, Mexico, with a specialization in the service industry. His diverse educational background, combined with his professional expertise and community commitment, reflects his dedication to helping others and making a positive impact both professionally and personally.
Katty Herrera
Secretary
With more than 20 years of experience in hearing healthcare, Katty Herrera brings a diverse background spanning private practice, sales leadership with leading hearing aid manufacturers, clinic development, and professional association leadership.
Katryna Pulgarin
Treasurer
Katryna Pulgarin is a financial services professional with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from York University and experience spanning personal banking, private banking, mortgage financing, and wealth management. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong foundation in financial analysis, lending, relationship management, and financial planning, while building a passion for helping individuals and families make informed financial decisions.
Beyond her professional career, Katryna is committed to using her financial knowledge and experience to support community initiatives, promote financial empowerment, and contribute to meaningful opportunities for women, families, newcomers, and underserved communities.
Lu Chau
Fundraiser
A Nikon’s Ambassador for years, Lu Chau has participated in numerous film festivals around the world, including Cannes Film Festival, TIFF, Sundance Film Festival to name a few. You are invited to visit photagonist.ca for an in depth look at what and who Lu has shot. Lu has volunteered in the past and is recognized for his philanthropic efforts for alleviating poverty and inequality in Canada
Operations
Adler Jean-Baptiste
Executive Director
Adler is about education and sharing. A graduate from Concordia University, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign where he achieved his CPA designation. Adler’s main interests include Computer Science, Economics and Arts. He is part of the DeepMind AI Research Foundations program by Google. This program covers everything AI, including: Machine Learning, Google Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Agentic AI, Cloud Security to name a few. LHTC is allowed to teach the Google ecosystem free of charge. Adler is always available to help others grow. He may be reached at 416-727-6836
The charity behind us: Lighthouse Training Center.
The same charity runs free tech and employment training, tax help and settlement support at 2095 Weston Rd, Suite 210, on the second floor of the same building. If you need more than food, start upstairs.
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