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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 Bank, volunteers remain at the heart of everything
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 and are passionate about giving
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 Fatima take their turn calling donors every Tuesday and
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 in the city. Since 2019, food
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 transition into a new season,
Every day, food moves through our warehouse to food programs across the city. Behind those shipments are important decisions about what food is distributed and why. This Dietitians Day, we’re highlighting one of
For 10 years, teams across Ottawa have stepped up to the sorting table to help fight food insecurity. This year marks the 10th edition of Food Sort Challenge, presented by
The Ottawa Food Bank is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer to lead our organization at a critical time for our community. Food bank visits in Ottawa have more than doubled since 2019, with 588,866 visits recorded across our network in the
As we wrap up our 2025 Corporate Community Ambassador Program, we are grateful to corporate groups who are committed to fighting against food insecurity in Ottawa. Their dedication brings us hope and supports our network of 71 agencies that operate 98 food programs
February 18 to March 19, 2026 Each year during Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise until sunset for 30 days. During Ramadan, Muslims around the world focus on
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,
Behind the Thank-You Calls: Stewardship Volunteers
Article By: Kevin Brown ‘Thank you. Two simple words that mean so
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