Access to food is a right — not a privilege.
We advocate for bold action to end food insecurity because food is a right, not a privilege.
Food insecurity is more than a lack of food—it’s a symptom of deeper issues like poverty and inequality. We’re fighting for long-term solutions that tackle these root causes, so everyone in Ottawa can meet their basic needs with dignity.
Today, 1 in 4 households in Ottawa face food insecurity.
The Ottawa Hunger Report shares key data and stories about hunger in our city. Released every year, it highlights the challenges of food insecurity in Ottawa, and offers solutions to reduce food insecurity and its root causes.
Read the Ottawa Hunger Report and learn more about the issues at the heart of our advocacy efforts.
Demand Action on Ottawa's Hunger Crisis
Tell your City Councillor and the Mayor why ending food insecurity matters to you—make your voice heard.
The following areas are at the core of our advocacy efforts:
Affordable Housing
We advocate for policies that increase the availability of deeply affordable housing, including investments in social housing, rent controls, and support for homelessness prevention programs.
Income Security
We promote policies that provide adequate income support, reduce poverty, and improve social assistance programs, including minimum wage increases and measures to reduce precarious employment.
Mental Health Supports
We call for increased funding for mental health services, particularly for low-income individuals and families, and advocate for integrating these services into broader social support systems.
