
One Volunteer’s Journey
From Food Sorting and Caterpillar Removal to Chair of the Board Michaela Tokarski’s first stint volunteering at the Ottawa Food Bank (OFB) was sorting food in the warehouse where she
Category: Community Matters
Home » Community Matters » Page 9

From Food Sorting and Caterpillar Removal to Chair of the Board Michaela Tokarski’s first stint volunteering at the Ottawa Food Bank (OFB) was sorting food in the warehouse where she

It was a colourful bet that couldn’t be refused. If the team at Rewind could raise $5,000 in a week, the CEO and CTO, Mike Potter and James Ciesielski, would

You give so that people in your community have access to fresh, nutritious food – no matter their life circumstances. You’ve heard a lot over the last year about the

Together, you collected… 41,300lbs of food and $468,015.53! We’re so grateful that you joined us and our presenting sponsor, Mosaic, this Holiday Food Drive season. Each year, this is a

We do not take for granted the incredible generosity we have received during the 2021-2022 fiscal year from individuals, community groups, and workplaces. During this period, we saw record-breaking demand

For the first time in 4 years, Food Sort Challenge is BACK! The Food Sort Challenge, presented by Mondeau Bathroom and Kitchen, a division of Boone, is one of the

We’re blown away by the generosity of our Holiday Food Drive Ambassadors! Every year, we rely on our Holiday Food Drive, presented by Mosaic, to get us through the holiday

Thank you Mayor Mark Sutcliffe for hosting the Annual Mayor’s Christmas Celebration! We had a blast meeting Mr. and Mrs. Claus, roasting marshmallows, going on sleighrides, singing Christmas carols, and

On Friday, December 9, CBC Ottawa devoted a day of programming to making the season kind. Project Give, their annual charity drive in support of the Ottawa Food Bank, was

Today, we want to say a huge THANK YOU to OC Transpo, Loblaw, the City of Ottawa, and all the dedicated staff, volunteers and community members who helped ensure the

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
Recent Comments