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

24th Annual Christmas GOOSE concert
Come on down to the 24th 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.

24th Annual Christmas GOOSE concert
Come on down to the 24th 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.

Orléans Book Fair at Béatrice-Desloges
From November 12 to 14, we will have the pleasure of welcoming more than 25 authors, along with writing workshops, talks, and many wonderful literary discoveries. Whether you are a

Fall Fling, Out of the Box Fibre Artists
Out of the Box Fibre Artists’ Fall Fling Date & Time October 23 and 24 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location 19 Elm St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6M9 Website https://outoftheboxfibreartists.ca

Fall Fling, Out of the Box Fibre Artists
Out of the Box Fibre Artists’ Fall Fling Date & Time October 23 and 24 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Location 19 Elm St, Ottawa, ON K1R 6M9 Website https://outoftheboxfibreartists.ca
Peach Tree Team – Open House Parade
Join local real estate agents from across the Barrhaven area for a coordinated Neighbourhood Open House Parade. Throughout the afternoon, participating agents will host open houses and invite visitors to