February 18 to March 19, 2026
Each year during Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast from sunrise until sunset for 30 days.
During Ramadan, Muslims around the world focus on fasting, reflection, prayer and community. Once the sun sets, they traditionally break their fast with dates and water, followed by a meal which is typically shared with family or community. With food insecurity affecting over one in four households in Ottawa, some families will unwillingly continue their fast into the night. By supporting the Ottawa Food Bank and our network this Ramadan, you can help us fill plates after sunset.
There are many ways to give this Ramadan.
1. Donate to Sadaqa Food Bank
Sadaqa Food Bank is a non-sectarian, non-denominational, non-partisan emergency food bank, and a member agency of the Ottawa Food Bank network
The Ramadan Food Basket Challenge 2026 is part of Sadaqa Food Bank’s initiative to fight hunger this Ramadan. They are the only food bank in Ottawa that offers halal-only food. They are asking for boxes of items that are needed in the community. A few of these most needed items include chicken, rice, dates, and cooking oil.
2. Join the #Give30 Campaign
#Give30 supports food banks across Canada.
Inspired by the values of solidary, compassion and kindness during Ramadan, #Give30’s mission is to encourage individuals to come together in the fight against hunger regardless of background or faith. Their campaign collects monetary donations for 13 partnering organizations in Canada, and the Ottawa Food Bank is grateful to be chosen as one of their beneficiaries.
As demands for food programs continue rising, donations made through #Give30 help the Ottawa Food Bank purchase food in bulk. This food distributed to our network of 67 member agencies helps feed people in our community. You can make a monetary donation of your choice here, from the first day of Ramadan to April 30, 2026.
3. Donate to the Ottawa Food Bank’s Ramadan Campaign
If you have previously donated to us, or are currently a donor, check your inbox to see how your generosity can go further this Ramadan.
If you are part of our community of supporters, watch out for an email about how to give this Ramadan. Thank you for your devotion to our mission, your contributions make up to 43% of the food that we distribute to the community.
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