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On Friday, January 31st, Ottawa came together for the Gold Hearts Gala: The Mayor’s Charity Ball Presented By Fairmont Château Laurier, in support of the Ottawa Food Bank. What was
With the 2025 Federal Election happening on April 28, it’s more important than ever to understand how federal policies shape everyday life—especially when it comes to food security. While many
The upcoming election is a chance to learn about the candidates in your riding and find out who is committed to meeting the needs of your community. Federal candidates and
Ottawa is a political city, but it’s also home to thousands of people facing food insecurity. The Ottawa Food Bank and the network of 98 food programs work across the
Ramadan (also known as Ramzaan), the holiest month of the Islamic calendar, is upon us. Until approximately March 29, Muslims worldwide will be fasting from sunrise to sunset and partaking
Community members across Ottawa have continuously shown us that they want to act against food insecurity in the city. In 2024, individuals and groups alike took many actions to support
Featured in the Ottawa Hunger Report is the African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) Wellness Resource Centre – a food cupboard within the Ottawa Food Bank network of 71 member agencies
Together, you collected… 123,706lbs of food and $599,400! We’re grateful you joined us and our presenting sponsor, Mosaic, this Holiday Food Drive season. Each year, this is a critical event
In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the Ottawa Food Bank network of 98 food programs broke yet another record: food bank usage exceeded 556,000 annual visits. During this year, a total
We want to express our gratitude to the amazing donors who’ve made it possible for us to make a positive impact in local communities by providing food and essential resources.
School’s out for Summer but Nutrition isn’t: Summer Nutrition Program 2026
Every child deserves access to healthy, nutritious food. However, the cost of food and housing
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
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