
Happy National Volunteer Week : Our 2026 Volunteer Impact Report is Live!
Volunteers Rooted in Community It all started 42 years ago when a few passionate volunteers came together to respond to the needs of people in their community. Today, at the Ottawa Food Bank, volunteers remain at the heart of everything

The Empty Cupboard by Volunteer Stacy P.
We are grateful to have a community of talented volunteers who share their personal experiences, talents, and reflections with us. Many of our volunteers understand the realities and pain of hunger and are passionate about giving

Behind the Thank-You Calls: Stewardship Volunteers
‘Thank you. Two simple words that mean so much to those who give.’ Personal gratitude can go a long way. Stewardship volunteers Rebecca, Hannah, and Fatima take their turn calling donors every Tuesday and second Friday on our behalf, to
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.