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Thank You for a Successful 2026 Ottawa Food Security Conference

On Wednesday, April 15, leaders, advocates, and people with lived and living experience came together for the 2026 Ottawa Food Security Conference to explore solutions to the reality that over one in four ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Behind the Thank-You Calls: Stewardship Volunteers

Article By: Kevin Brown ‘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 ...
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You Filled Plates this Spring!

Across 21 grocery stores in Ottawa on March 28th alone, we raised 22,986 lbs of food and $8,289.30!   Food insecurity is on a consistent rise ...
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Fill the Plates – Spring Food Drive | 2026

Fill the Plates this Spring Season! With the clocks changing for daylight savings, the long winter days are giving way to brighter days. As we ...
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