Summer Lunch Program set to begin
We are excited to launch and begin our revamped Summer Lunch Program. Summer can be tough for families with kids who are on a very tight budget. Often these children rely on a breakfast or lunch they receive at school. But once the final school bell rings to mark the beginning of summer vacation, those […]
241 of you DASHED to Nando’s Chicken on Sunday
Sunday, June 23rd marked Nando’s Chicken annual #NandosDash. This event takes place across Ontario, with people in Ottawa being encouraged to run – not walk – to the Innis Rd location of Nando’s Chicken with a donation for the Ottawa Food Bank. In exchange, each person who showed up with a donation would receive a […]
2019 Holiday Food Drive is presented by Mosaic
We know… we know… It’s too early for Christmas! But we are feeling like it’s Christmas in June here at the Ottawa Food Bank. We are thrilled to announce that Mosaic has joined us as the presenting sponsor of our 2019 Holiday Food Drive Fill A Fridge campaign! Mosaic will be donating $25,000 towards our […]
We are hiring: Community Development Coordinator – Maternity Leave Coverage
The Ottawa Food Bank is looking for an individual to fill a full-time, 1-year contract position as a Community Development Coordinator to fill-in and support our agencies while the incumbent in on parental leave. The successful candidate will have experience and an in-depth understanding of the social service system and have an aptitude for implementing […]
Sunshine brought us together at Food Aid BBQ
Thank you to all who joined us for an afternoon in the sun at our Food Aid BBQ, presented by Casino Lac-Leamy, at Ottawa City Hall on June 7th. This annual event helps raise money for our Food Aid Beef Program, which purchases from local beef providers in an effort of provide nutrient-rich ground beef […]
We Are Hiring: Driver and Warehouse Worker G
The Ottawa Food Bank is looking for an individual to fill a position for a Driver/Warehouse worker with proven background and experience in especially warehousing – order preparation and receiving – but also driving trucks and other delivery vehicles in a city street environment. If you are energetic and motivated, and have a drive and […]