Month: April 2025
On Saturday, April 12, neighbours across Ottawa showed their kindness and generosity as the Ottawa Food Bank held the Fill the Plates – Spring Food Drive. Because of you, we
“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.” –
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
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
Article By: Kevin Brown Shannon joined the Ottawa Food Bank as a volunteer to gain experience in an administrative role while contributing to her community. She started in September 2024
Article By: Kevin Brown Mary has volunteered with the Ottawa Food Bank for one and a half years. Her work as an Administration (Admin) Support Volunteer includes monitoring and managing
Article By: Kevin Brown Thomas is one of the indispensable Ottawa Food Bank Administration Support Volunteers. He is working towards a degree in Sociology at Carleton University and started volunteering
Did you know 1 in 4 Ottawa households is facing hunger? That’s a huge number – up from an already somber 1 in 7 last year. The price of groceries,
Last month, an astounding $109,000 in donations was raised for the Ottawa Food Bank through the generosity of members and guests at the Rideau Club Gala. Taking place on March
On Friday, January 31st, Ottawa came together for the Gold Hearts Gala: The Mayor’s Charity Ball Presented By Fairmont Château Laurier, in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. What was
Thank You for a Successful 2026 Ottawa Food Security Conference
On Wednesday, April 15, leaders, advocates, and people with lived and living
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
The Empty Cupboard by Volunteer Stacy P.
We are grateful to have a community of talented volunteers who share their personal experiences, talents,
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