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
MPI Ottawa 2026 Charity Auction FEST. FEAST. FUND.
A Night of Celebration & Impact Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience! The MPI Ottawa Charity Auction 2026 brings together community leaders, event professionals, and generous supporters for a Festival
The Great Canadian Kilt Skate
Join the SSO for our 12th Annual Great Kilt Skate at the Lansdowne Park outdoor skate rink! This year we will again be joined by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, Counselor Laura
A Night of Original Music by the Phoenix Big Band
Big sound with a big personality! The Phoenix Big Band’s all-original music blends elements of blues, jazz, funk, rock, Latin, and reggae into a toe-tapping celebration. The eight-piece band, featuring
Fight Hunger Spark Change
Walmart Canada is kicking off its 10th annual national ‘Fight Hunger. Spark Change.’ campaign in partnership with Food Banks Canada to raise funds for local food banks. From February 5
Chess Cavaliers Tournament
The 2026 Ottawa Scholastic Team Chess Championship is Ottawa’s premier scholastic team chess event, bringing together students from schools across the region for a day of competition, teamwork, and community
Punches 4 Plates
Put your dukes up and get ready to fight for a good cause! Punches 4 Plates is a one-two punch of friendly competition and meaningful community impact. Whether you