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

February is Heart Month in Canada – a time to focus on heart health and the important role that nutritious food plays in overall well-being. During Heart Month, organizations like

We’re happy to introduce Natalie Spooner, Interim CEO at the Ottawa Food Bank! If her name sounds familiar, that’s because she’s been a big part of our organization for a long

In Ottawa, more than 1 in 4 households cannot afford enough to eat. Last year alone, 558,866 visits were made to food programs across the city—double the number since 2019.

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 2025, we reflect on the generosity of all our donors who have contributed food and funds to the Ottawa Food Bank. For

Recognized internationally, October 16th marks World Food Day – a day to highlight the importance of food in building healthier communities. Through donations, food purchasing, and farming, the Ottawa Food

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

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,

We proudly announce that for the second year in a row, Ottawa Food Bank has been recognized on Charity Intelligence’s 2024 Top 100 Rated Charities list! As a 5-star charity,