As we enter the last few weeks of 2025, we reflect on the generosity of all our donors who have contributed food and funds to the Ottawa Food Bank. For those who may still be looking to give before we ring in 2026, here are some reminders on just how you can do so:
1) Donate Stocks or Securities
Be sure to send your completed donation forms BY TUESDAY DECEMBER 23RD to jenn@ottawafoodbank.ca.
- Forms can be found on our Gift of Securities page.
- Donations submitted by December 23 receive a charitable receipt for 2025, making your generosity count for this tax year.
- Donations of securities after December 23 will still be accepted but we can’t promise a receipt for 2025 due to the high volume we’re expecting.
- If you’ve already given or plan to give through securities, receipts will be sent out in January.
Note: The procedure for donating the shares is as simple as transferring ownership of the securities from the donor’s account to the Ottawa Food Bank’s account. This takes only a few days, and the value of your gift is determined by the closing price of the security on the day the securities are received in the Ottawa Food Bank brokerage account.
2) Participate in Holiday Events
We are honoured to be receiving gifts from multiple holiday events run by our community. Check out our Events Calendar for the latest events in support of the Ottawa Food Bank, and follow us on social media.
Don’t forget, you can take part in the Holiday Food Drive 2025 all the way until January!
3) Make a General Donation of Food or Funds
We are incredibly thankful for the community of supporters like you who help donate food and funds to the Ottawa Food Bank, supporting neighbours experiencing hunger.
Remember, giving isn’t just about gifts; it’s about sharing kindness and making a real difference. Every bit counts, whether donating, lending a hand, or spreading the word.
Amid the holiday buzz, thank you for your support of the Ottawa Food Bank to help deliver fresh and nutritious food to our community.
Ottawa Food Bank Holiday Hours
To balance both the need for our services with the need to come back reenergized in the New Year, we will be operating on a modified schedule this holiday season.
Learn more here.
Wednesday, December 24: Open from 8 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 25 to Friday, December 26: Closed
Wednesday, December 31: Open from 8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 1: Closed
Friday, January 2: Closed
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