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

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

The Ottawa Food Bank is starting the New Year with a decision we wish we did not have to make. In 2025, the 98 food programs working within the Ottawa

“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

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

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

As the City of Ottawa prepares to draft its 2025 budget, we encourage you to make your voice heard by attending a councillor-led public consultation. These sessions provide a unique

We’re excited to share the key findings from our latest report, Voices of the Network and Their Neighbours: Understanding Food Insecurity in Ottawa. This report shines a light on the

September is Hunger Action Month, a time when communities across Ontario come together to raise awareness and take action against food insecurity. As a proud member of Feed Ontario, the