
Welcoming a New Truck to the Ottawa Food Bank
The Ottawa Food Bank has added a new refrigerated truck to our fleet thanks to the generous support of the Food Banks Canada, Ottawa Construction Association, and an anonymous donor.
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The Ottawa Food Bank has added a new refrigerated truck to our fleet thanks to the generous support of the Food Banks Canada, Ottawa Construction Association, and an anonymous donor.

There is no denying Ottawa is experiencing a food insecurity crisis. When 1 in 4 households are struggling to put food on the table, there’s a need to put solutions

Before school is out, students across 16 Ottawa-Carleton District School Board schools came together with Khalsa Aid Canada for one final assignment: to support kids experiencing food insecurity. The Ottawa

As part of the Ottawa Food Bank network, BGC Ottawa stands as a pillar of support, safety, and fun for children and youth across the city. For over a century,

On Friday, May 23rd, 2025, 49 spirited teams brought their passion for food security to TD Place Arena for the ninth annual Food Sort Challenge, presented by Mondeau Bathroom and

Guest Author: Erin H., Coordinator, Fundraising (Major Gifts & Planned Giving) In a world where instant gratification is encouraged, there isn’t always space left for long-term thinking. How can you

The 2025 Federal Election came at a critical time for Canadians. For the Ottawa Food Bank and our network of nearly 98 food programs, Ottawa’s food insecurity crisis remained top

For Tahar M., generosity always came naturally and effortlessly. Born in Tunis, Tunisia, Tahar served his country as a public servant. But public service was never just a job for

‘Leaving a legacy’ can look different for many people. For some, this means passing a namesake, knowledge, or money on to their kin. But for Robert “Bob” A., who did

Major (ret’d) Lillian B., known as Lil by family and friends, left a legacy in many ways upon her peaceful passing. For starters, Lillian was a trailblazer in the Canadian

Honouring Culture Through Food: Supporting Indigenous and Inuit-led Member Agencies in Ottawa
Today, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize

Home Delivery Transitions to the Network
Today, 90% of the Community & Emergency Food Banks in our network

Food Sort Challenge 2026 Wrap-Up
On Friday, May 8, 2026, we marked our 10th edition of the
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