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
GEEGEESAC’s Holiday Food Drive 2023
The Student-Athlete Council (SAC) is hosting a holiday food drive for athletes at the University of Ottawa. The food drive will run from November 29th to December 11th with multiple
Christmas with the Mayor 2023 – City of Ottawa
Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will host the Mayor’s 21st Annual Christmas Celebration on Saturday, December 9 at Ottawa City Hall to support the Ottawa Food Bank. Date: Saturday, December 9 Time:
Holiday Food Drive 2023 Presented By Mosaic
Collect for those in need this holiday season! It is hard enough to not be able to provide gifts to your loved ones at this time of year. But not
Big Soul Project presents A Soul-Filled Christmas
Big Soul Project invites you to enjoy with us our songs of love, joy and hope. Our selection of contemporary and classic R&B, gospel and feel-good favourites will have you
Halloween For Hunger (collection of non-perishable items in the community)
Items will be collected in the Orleans community by students on the evening of Nov 1. Items will also be collected in the school. Items will be sorted and boxed
