What We Do

About Us

How You Can Help

In the spring of 2020, amid the pandemic, Mackenzie Baxfield, recently laid off as an events coordinator, and Evan Reeks from the restaurant industry, noticed the severe impact of COVID-19 on the Downtown East Side and the massive food waste. They decided to recover and redistribute food to those in need. In April 2021, they serendipitously met Roman Ansari, the Director of Admissions at a college where they were registering for a course. Sharing their vision for aiding the Downtown East Side, they collaborated with Roman, who used his law and finance expertise to help establish their initiative as a legal Not-for-Profit Organization. By November 2021, The Heart Tattoo Society was officially registered and has continued to thrive with community support. With the backing of various business partners, the organization has expanded its reach and impact, further strengthening its role in supporting vulnerable populations.

Our Crew

Roman Ansari

President 

Evan Reeks

Vice President

Alysha Flint

Managing Director

Mackenzie Baxfield

Program Co-ordinator

Tina Shaw

Distribution Manager

Stanley George

Distribution Manager

Abdel Elatouabi

Volunteer Sous Chef

Tinei Chipudhla

Preparation and Receiving

Mary Jane (MJ)

Preparation and Receiving

Lisa Pan

Volunteer Chinatown Liason

Zen Wilson

Volunteer Cook

Ciaran Costello

Volunteer Coordinator

Cassandra Lorusso

Preparation and Receiving

Organizational Partners

Ready to Make a Difference?

Explore various ways you can get involved and make an impact. If you have any questions or need more information, don’t hesitate to reach out to us via email.

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