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
Gunpla Ottawa Build-a-Thon 2025 Hosted by Trinity Hobby
Gunpla Ottawa presents Build-a-Thon 2025! We’ve partnered with Trinity Hobby to hold a 12 hour marathon event to raise food and money for the Food Bank. Bring your kits and
AIM Recycling – Scrap Hunger Food Drive
We will be collecting food, personal hygiene as well as monetary donations to support the Ottawa Food Bank. Our customers are welcome to donate their weight in metal which we
AIM Recycling – Scrap Hunger Food Drive
We will be collecting food, personal hygiene as well as monetary donations to support the Ottawa Food Bank. Our customers are welcome to donate their weight in metal which we
Find a Holiday Food and Funds Drive Near You
Re/Max Hallmark Realty Group Saturday, October 18 to Wednesday, December 31, 2025 610 Bronson Ave, Ottawa, ON K1S 4E6 344 O’Connor St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1W1 101-2255 Carling Ave, Ottawa,
Breakfast with Santa at Place d’Orléans
Have a holly jolly breakfast with Santa Claus in the Place d’Orléans food court on November 15! Get into the holiday spirit early this year with free milk and cookies
23rd Annual Christmas GOOSE concert
Come on down to the 23rd Annual Christmas GOOSE concert in support of the Ottawa Food Bank! This popular event features local singer songwriters presenting seasonal songs in song-circle format.
