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Dietitians Day 2026

Every day, food moves through our warehouse to food programs across the city. Behind those shipments are important decisions about what food is distributed and why. This Dietitians Day, we’re highlighting one of

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Food Sort Challenge 2026

For 10 years, teams across Ottawa have stepped up to the sorting table to help fight food insecurity. This year marks the 10th edition of Food Sort Challenge, presented by

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Welcome to the Ottawa Food Bank

Everyday we see how hunger affects men, women and children and how it can become a barrier to success. People who come to us have families and jobs to keep with bills to pay. Life is challenging enough. Imagine facing it on an empty stomach.

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The story of the Ottawa Food Bank

The numbers speak for themselves

annual visits to food banks in Ottawa
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of food distributed each day
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community food programs supplied
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