Sept 2026

In loving memory of Stan Shaffer, RTFZine editor 2012-2018

He was a talented, inclusive, generous and encouraging editor who inspired the many contributors to the Zine – writers, artists and project supporters from Downtown Eastside Neighbourhood House. 

Read or Download Stan’s Obituary and celebration of his life’s story.

 

 

 

Jan 2026

After 2 years of inactivity the Right To Food Zine website is alive again.

We will have all the old issues of the Right To Food Zine available.

Click the Issues tab above to see the list.

A little over a year ago we learned that the Right to Food Zine website had lapsed and was in the control  an unrelated entity. Sadly this work by so many in the DTES had disappeared form its original web host.  However, with some digging we have managed to recover many of the past issues.  Sadly, at present, the original black and white paper issues are missing. 

To honour the creativity, thoughtfulness, caring and contribution by those in the Downtown Eastside and their supporters we offer this web page. Some of our key contributors are no longer with us but dozens still are. These issues are a tribute to the founders of the rtfzine, the writers, contributors, and artists. The pages of each rtfzine reflect the talent, hope and tenacity of the Downtown Eastside.

We hope you will enjoy reading their work.

Carol and Mike