Esra’s, located in the Moss Park neighbourhood, opened in October 2021 and has been helping area residents ever since. “(Esra’s) has become like a beacon of hope in the community. And it is so beautiful.”
day finishing up renovations at her new shop at 237 Dundas St. E.Once there, she counted three fire trucks. Her brother Mohamed was on his knees surrounded by shattered glass.She was relieved to learn that only the windows and the front of the shop were damaged.signed a lease for the storefront. They were starting a shop to sell fresh-pressed juice, coffee and produce. They named it after Mohamed’s young daughter, Esra — Hebrew for “helper.
Muna said they run their business more like a charity. She often gives out free servings of her mother’s lentil soup. Last summer, Esra’s hosted a lemonade stand every Sunday at Allan Gardens to raise funds for the Toronto chapter of Food Not Bombs, a volunteer-led organization that provides free meals for homeless people. Sometimes, after closing the shop, Muna distributes unsold produce at the corner of Sherbourne and Dundas.
With this connection, Esra’s is establishing a small-scale food system. Holdford is the supplier and wholesaler, while Esra’s is a distributor. The Elbadris hope they can create more connections with Black farmers in the future. Esra’s is more than a place to grab a bite to eat. Some folks stop by just to hang out. Daniel, a tall, soft-spoken man visits only to play the piano.“It’s the food,” he said. “Around here, there aren’t good things like this. Then, when I come in here, Muna just glows.”
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