At the Ottawa Food Bank our vision is to provide healthy, accessible, sustainable food for all. Community led initiatives and creative fundraising events make all the difference. Donate funds, food, or both. Get your friends and family to join the fun. Learn more today!
Host A Fund/Food Drive
Get Involved! Fund drives, food drives and fundraising events provide the Ottawa Food Bank with the necessary resources to sustain our programs and ensure that a supply of emergency food is available to those who may need it.
Event Resources
You have decided to launch an event in support of the Ottawa Food Bank! Thank you! Now what? Head to our Event Resources page to find inspiration and event materials to help you promote your fund drive, food drive, or fundraising event!
Event Calendar
Find out more about upcoming community led initiatives and Ottawa Food Bank signature events. Learn how you can participate and get involved.
Ottawa Food Bank Signature Events
Did you know that the Ottawa Food Bank has a series of signature events? From grocery store food drives to Food Sort Challenge, these events are run by the Ottawa Food Bank team. Check them out and get involved!
Upcoming Events

Manicure Mansion Food Drive Fundraiser
We’re proud to support the Ottawa Food Bank this Thanksgiving season! From October 1–10, we’re collecting non-perishable food items at our salon located at 2449 St. Joseph Blvd. You can

Ottawa Senators vs. Nashville Predators
It’s another Ottawa Senators home game day on Monday, October 13! Puck drop is set for 1:00 p.m. as Ottawa takes on the Nashville Predators in a Thanksgiving Monday matinee.

East Ottawa Stars Season Kickoff & Thanksgiving Food Drive
Join the East Ottawa Stars Season Kickoff & Thanksgiving Food Drive! Get ready to cheer on the future of women’s hockey as the East Ottawa Stars High Performance Program launches

RenoMark™ Reno Tour Parade of Homes
Explore Ottawa’s finest renovations and custom homes at the RenoTour Parade of Homes. This self-guided tour, organized by the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association, showcases stunning transformations and new builds

Trick or Treat with the Mayor
Spooky season is upon us! Come Trick or Treat with the Mayor and a cast of costumed characters in a family-friendly haunted house experience through the Heritage Building, where you

KAHON.OTTAWA at the Ottawa Chinatown Coffee Expo
On Sunday, September 28, come say hi to KAHON.OTTAWA! Stop by KAHON.OTTAWA’s table to browse a selection of prints and goodies. 20% of print sales will be donated to the