
A Light Through Crisis
“Our community faces many challenges. But, together, we are thousands strong. Thanks to volunteers like you, a food secure Ottawa is possible. You are our ‘light’ through this crisis.” –

Volunteer Spotlight: Alain M.
Article By: Kevin Brown A key Ottawa Food Bank Administrative Support Volunteer is Alain Marcotte. He recently retired after 31 years with the federal government. His last posting was Director-General

Volunteer Spotlight: Stella N.
Article By: Kevin Brown Stella began with the Ottawa Food Bank in September 2024. She remembers fondly that her first volunteer shift was helping collect food and cash donations at
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.