As the holiday season is upon us, one thing is for sure: the need for food support does not stop. After a record-breaking year of food program visits in Ottawa,

As we enter the last few weeks of 2024, we reflect on the generosity of all our donors who have contributed food and funds to the Ottawa Food Bank. For

Dear Ottawa, We’re overwhelmed with gratitude as we share the incredible outcome of our GivingTuesday initiative! Your unwavering support and generosity have made a remarkable impact on our mission to

GivingTuesday is here! GivingTuesday, which has been observed annually since 2012, is the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday, and is a day dedicated to giving back. This day

“Poverty is a policy choice.” – Rachael Wilson, CEO of the Ottawa Food Bank On Friday, November 22nd, the Ottawa Food Bank launched its 8th annual Ottawa Hunger Report, The

In the Ottawa Hunger Report 2024, we face a stark reality: food insecurity is surging, with 1 in 4 households in our city grappling with hunger. This year’s report, released

The holiday season is just around the corner, bringing wonderful opportunities to make a difference in our community. As part of our #HolidayFoodDrive and 40th-anniversary commemorations, we’re thrilled to partner

As Mississauga acts on food insecurity, Ottawa remains silent.  Today, the Mississauga City Council and our peers at Food Banks Mississauga have declared food insecurity an emergency. While a grim

Visits to the Ottawa Food Bank network of 100 food programs are now over 556,000 annually. Marking a 90% increase since 2019. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the Ottawa Food Bank, a sombre

To the City of Ottawa, We, the undersigned food banks and community organizations in Ottawa, are calling on the City of Ottawa to take immediate action to address the escalating food insecurity crisis in