At the Ottawa Food Bank our vision is to provide healthy, accessible, sustainable food for all. Community led initiatives and creative fundraising events make all the difference. Donate funds, food, or both. Get your friends and family to join the fun. Learn more today!
Host A Fund/Food Drive
Get Involved! Fund drives, food drives and fundraising events provide the Ottawa Food Bank with the necessary resources to sustain our programs and ensure that a supply of emergency food is available to those who may need it.
Event Resources
You have decided to launch an event in support of the Ottawa Food Bank! Thank you! Now what? Head to our Event Resources page to find inspiration and event materials to help you promote your fund drive, food drive, or fundraising event!
Event Calendar
Find out more about upcoming community led initiatives and Ottawa Food Bank signature events. Learn how you can participate and get involved.
Ottawa Food Bank Signature Events
Did you know that the Ottawa Food Bank has a series of signature events? From grocery store food drives to Food Sort Challenge, these events are run by the Ottawa Food Bank team. Check them out and get involved!
Upcoming Events
Grand Opening of the Design Experience Centre
Grand Opening of the Design Experience Centre Date: June 21, 2025 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: 183 Colonnade Rd S Ottawa Ontario K2E 7J4 Canada Bring a donation to the Ottawa
Purolator Tackle Hunger Month – 2025
Purolator Tackle Hunger Month Date: June 1-30, 2025 Since 2003, Purolator employees have been going above and beyond through Purolator Tackle Hunger®. Over the past 22 years, this initiative has
Ottawa Summer Food Drive
Ottawa Summer Food Drive 2025 Date: June 1 to June 14, 2025 Location: General Vanier Public School, 1025 Harkness Ave, Ottawa, ON K1V 8J4 Presented by Khalsa Aid Canada,
RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremony
RCMP Musical Ride Sunset Ceremony Date: June 27, 2025 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Musical Ride Stables, 1 Sandridge Road, Ottawa ON K1A 0R2, Canada Watch the world-famous RCMP Musical Ride
An Evening of Turkish Classical & Folk Music with Turkish Delight
An Evening of Turkish Classical & Folk Music with Turkish Delight Date: June 14, 2025 Time: 6:45pm – 8:30pm Location: Southminster United Church – 15 Aylmer Avenue, Ottawa All proceeds
9th Annual Capital Ringette Classic
9th Annual Capital Ringette Classic Date: May 29, 2025 – June 9, 2025 Time: ALL DAY Event (varies on the day of the week) Location: Richcraft Sensplex – 813 Shefford