June’s HIV+ Eatery returns to Toronto June 14 (Courtesy: Casey House)
A special dining experience aimed at smashing stigma is returning to Toronto this month.
“When Casey House found that 53% of Canadians said they wouldn’t knowingly eat a meal prepared by someone HIV+, we started challenging people to do just that,” reads the Casey House website.
The #SmashStigma campaign was launched in 2017 and features June’s HIV+ Eatery, a pop-up restaurant where the meals are prepared by people living with HIV.
In support of people living with HIV, this year Casey House is hosting an evening of storytelling, featuring a delicious multi-course dinner, cocktail reception, and music, with funds going to the programs and services provided by Casey House.
The one-night event is happening on June 14, and tickets are already sold out.
“It promises to be a fabulous night that raises vital funds for our hospital’s programs and services, and smashes stigma with every delicious bite.”
Casey House: Providing Care for People Living with HIV
Casey House is a specialized hospital dedicated to caring for people living with, and at risk of HIV. Providing inpatient, outpatient, and community-based services, the hospital has a variety of programs for people at different stages in their health journey.
Located in downtown Toronto, Casey House is Canada’s only hospital for people living with or at risk of HIV.
“Building on a legacy of advocacy and social justice, we actively dismantle barriers to care and safe living. We provide a community and sense of belonging that connects people to care. The humanity of each client is at the heart of everything we do,” reads their website.
In 2020, the federal government reported that an estimated 62,790 Canadians were living with HIV.
