There’s Nothing Like the Taste from Home 

The holidays are a time for cherished family recipes—your grandma’s famous roast, or the special cookies you bake with your siblings. These dishes are more than just food—they’re a taste of tradition, a reminder of laughter-filled meals, and the stories that bring us together. 

Now, you can share the magic of your family’s special recipe with the U of T community! 

Submit your recipe by January 3, 2025, and it could be featured in a special dinner service at the Food Services Dining Commons. If your recipe is selected, you and a friend will enjoy the dinner for free—and your recipe and story could be highlighted on our social media channels and website! 

How to submit: 
Visit uoft.me/submit-home-recipe and include: 

• The recipe name 
• A full list of ingredients and instructions 
• A story about what makes this recipe special 
• Any photos you’d like to share 

We can’t wait to bring your family’s traditions to campus and share the taste of home with everyone. 

Acceptable Free Store Donations  

Our Free Store staff have noticed an increase in donations that cannot be accepted. Donating items is a very environmentally friendly way of giving to others, however, if your items are dirty, broken, damaged or too large they cannot be accepted. For the most part, we accept any good-quality, clean and small items or clothing. Below is a list of some acceptable and unacceptable donations:  

ACCEPTED	UNACCEPTED
Arts & crafts   Baby cribs   Books (no course readers)   Cassettes, CDs & records   Chairs (small sizes)   Clothing (all types)   Jewellery   Lamps	Box springs   Building materials   Car seats   Ceiling light fixtures   Diapers   Encyclopedias   Food   Rugs, carpets or padding   Sofas or couches

Visit our website for more information on the Free Store and what acceptable donations are.  

For more information on how to dispose of items that are not accepted at the Free Store, our website outlines the different garbage and recycling options available. 

Upcoming Family Care Office Events 

Check out FCO’s upcoming events! Students and their partners and/or co-caregivers are welcome to attend. If you have any access needs to ensure your full participation in this event, please contact the Family Care Office at 416.978.0951 or by email at: family.care@utoronto.ca. 

• Answering Frequently Asked Questions about Wills and Powers of Attorney 
  • Wednesday, December 11, 2024 | 12:00 – 1:30 pm | Zoom 
• Mental Health for New Parents 
  • Thursday, December 12, 2024 | 1:00 – 2:00 pm | Zoom 

Register for FCO workshops & events! 

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