Volunteers Rooted in Community It all started 42 years ago when a few passionate volunteers came together to respond to the needs of people in their community. Today, at the Ottawa Food Bank, volunteers remain at the heart of everything

We are grateful to have a community of talented volunteers who share their personal experiences, talents, and reflections with us. Many of our volunteers understand the realities and pain of hunger and are passionate about giving

Article By: Kevin Brown ‘Thank you. Two simple words that mean so much to those who give.’  Personal gratitude can go a long way. Stewardship volunteers Rebecca, Hannah, and Fatima take their turn calling donors every Tuesday and

Article By: Kevin Brown Stella began with the Ottawa Food Bank in September 2024. She remembers fondly that her first volunteer shift was helping collect food and cash donations at

Article By: Kevin Brown Shannon joined the Ottawa Food Bank as a volunteer to gain experience in an administrative role while contributing to her community. She started in September 2024

Article By: Kevin Brown Mary has volunteered with the Ottawa Food Bank for one and a half years. Her work as an Administration (Admin) Support Volunteer includes monitoring and managing

Article By: Kevin Brown Thomas is one of the indispensable Ottawa Food Bank Administration Support Volunteers. He is working towards a degree in Sociology at Carleton University and started volunteering

The Ottawa Food Bank is incredibly fortunate to have a number of volunteers who join us on a regular basis. Mason is one of those volunteers – and we are