Ottawa Food Bank’s reaction to ARI’s Poverty in Canada Study

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On July 18, 2018

A recent poverty study report published by the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) confirms what we at the Ottawa Food Bank have known for a long time: more Canadians than we know, including our own neighbours in Ottawa, are struggling to afford basic necessities. The Ottawa Food Bank has long known that many people are simply […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On May 16, 2014

We’re officially 30 years old. While it’s not necessarily a celebration that we’re turning 30, it’s still worth a mention that 30 years later, community hunger is still an issue in Ottawa. In recognition of that, here’s a list of 30 ways you can help the Ottawa Food Bank make a difference. For the full […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On January 8, 2014

KEEPING THINGS FRESH. The Community Harvest Ontario Program is an initiative of the Ontario Association of Food Banks to provide fresh, nutritious, and local produce to food banks across the province. At the Ottawa Food Bank, it’s the generous support of local farmers and volunteers that enables our Community Harvest program and provides fresh produce […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On October 2, 2013

Q & A with the new Executive Director Now that Michael Maidment has been with the Ottawa Food Bank for almost three weeks, we thought this was a good time for all our amazing supporters to get to know him a bit better. We asked him everything from what caught his eye about the Ottawa […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On June 25, 2013

Outstanding Community Supporters A big thank-you to Jo-Anne Raven, and all the customers and members at Yarn Forward & Sew-On (581 Bank Street), for your continued support. With the help of the Sewing and Embroidery Club members Yarn Forward has been donating food to the Ottawa Food Bank every month for the last six years, […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On February 4, 2013

The staff team, Board of Directors, and entire Ottawa Food Bank community are very proud of Executive Director, Peter Tilley. In early February, Peter was awarded with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal. The Diamond Jubilee commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On November 29, 2012

Taking A Bite Out Of Hunger Long-time supporters Cisco Systems have come up with a fun and creative way to support the Ottawa Food Bank. In their workplace, they are selling puzzle pieces – when complete, the puzzle will look like the image below. Each puzzle piece is sold for $20, with proceeds going to […]

TVO Kids – Everyobody Help Out

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On September 10, 2012

TVO Kids is asking Ontario kids to help those in need TVO Kids is challenging kids in Ontario to collect 250,000 items of food to donate to their local food banks! The challenge will go for the duration of the school year, and it’s easy to participate! 1) Collect Food 2) Drop your donation off […]

Posted by Ottawa Food Bank
On June 13, 2012

Where We’re At! We would like to provide you with an update regarding the Food Distribution Policy at the Ottawa Food Bank. As you may recall, the Ottawa Food Bank held our Bi-Annual Member Agency Open Forum in March. During this meeting we presented the Food Distribution Policy in order to establish procedures and guidelines […]

Ottawa Food Bank’s reaction to ARI’s Poverty in Canada Study

For our 30th: 30 Ways to Help the Ottawa Food Bank

2012 Community Harvest

Getting to know Michael Maidment

Thank you Yarn Forward!

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal

Cisco’s Creative Fundraising

TVO Kids – Everyobody Help Out

Food Distribution Policy Update

Tony Graham Lexus/Toyota Food Drive and Service Promo

Back 2 School Expo

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