Paul Taylor

Paul grew up in downtown Toronto's West End. He is dedicated to eradicating poverty and bringing groups together to fight for workers’ rights and causes.

As an activist, he wants to share the message that food security is foundational to well-being, and making everyone food secure starts with recognizing the structures that keep people in poverty, including capitalism, colonialism and white supremacy. As the Executive Director of FoodShare Toronto, his job is to listen to the community, make meaningful connections and take responsibility for what his organization can do.

Paul’s experience includes Executive Director roles at Gordon Neighbourhood House and the Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House (Vancouver). He also chaired the BC Poverty Reduction Coalition, served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and as Vice-Chair of Food Secure Canada.