Ottawa Food Bank

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Ottawa Food Bank Our Vision: Healthy, accessible, sustainable food for all. The Ottawa Food Bank network receives more than 588,000 visits for food support annually.

Our Mission: We work in partnership to create a healthier city by empowering people, increasing access to healthy food, and advocating for systemic changes that reduce food insecurity. The Ottawa Food Bank is the main emergency food provider in the National Capital Region and has been serving the community since 1984. The Ottawa Food Bank works in partnership with a network of over 90 community food programs that include community food banks, food cupboards, meal programs, multi-service programs, kids’ summer nutrition programs, and after-school snack programs. Sadly, 37% of Ottawa Food Bank clients are children. With a focus on fresh, and thanks to the community’s support, nearly 8 million pounds of food is distributed from the 2001 Bantree Street warehouse each year.

We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped make our 2026 ‘Thanks for Giving Food Drive’ a success! W...
10/21/2026

We would like to extend a big thank you to everyone who helped make our 2026 ‘Thanks for Giving Food Drive’ a success!

With the help of our community, we were able to raise:

36,544 lbs of food đŸ„«đŸŽ‰

$36,322 of funds đŸ’”đŸŽ‰

We’d also like to express gratitude to our wonderful volunteers, including the Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa who helped collect on the weekend. We are grateful to all those who took time out of their weekend to donate their hard earned coins to support the community.

Finally, thank you to our partners, Metro Ontario, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, Marsha's Your Independent Grocer and Brierley’s Your Independent Grocer- Riverside South for hosting us and taking the time to help prepare food donation bags.

A food drive of this scale would not be possible without you! Read more about the results of the drive here: https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/thank-you-for-giving-this-october/

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Nous tenons Ă  adresser un trĂšs grand merci Ă  toutes les personnes qui ont contribuĂ© au succĂšs de notre collecte de denrĂ©es alimentaires 2026 L’Action de donner – Collecte de denrĂ©es alimentaires !

Grùce à la générosité de notre communauté, nous avons réussi à amasser :

36 544 livres d'aliments đŸ„«đŸŽ‰

36 322 $ en dons monĂ©taires đŸ’”đŸŽ‰

Nous souhaitons également remercier tous nos bénévoles, incluant les Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa qui ont participé à la collecte durant la fin de semaine! Nous ne pourrions pas organiser des collectes de denrées alimentaires sans vous!

Enfin, nous tenons Ă©galement Ă  remercier nos partenaires, Metro Ontario, Real Canadian Superstore, Loblaws, Marsha's Your Independent Grocer and Brierleys Independent Grocer de nous avoir accueillis et d’avoir pris le temps de prĂ©parer des sacs de denrĂ©es alimentaires !

Lisez davantage ici : https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/fr/merci-de-donner-
ce-mois-doctobre/

The numbers released today in Food Banks Canada's HungerCount aren’t just statistics. These are real people facing impos...
10/21/2026

The numbers released today in Food Banks Canada's HungerCount aren’t just statistics.

These are real people facing impossible choices as the cost of living continues to rise.

With 2.35 million food bank visits in a single month, food bank usage across Canada has increased by 9% over the past year alone. Children account for 32.5% of visitors, and 1 in 5 food bank clients is employed.

Read Food Bank Canada’s 2026 HungerCount report here, and explore their calls to action to get involved: https://foodbankscanada.ca/hunger-in-canada/hungercount/

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Les chiffres publiĂ©s aujourd’hui dans le rapport Bilan-Faim 2026 de Food Banks Canada ne sont pas que de simples statistiques

Ce sont des personnes bien rĂ©elles qui doivent faire des choix difficiles alors que le coĂ»t de la vie continue d’augmenter.

Avec 2,35 millions de visites dans les banques alimentaires en un seul mois, le recours aux banques alimentaires partout au Canada a augmenté de 9 % au cours de la derniÚre année seulement. Les enfants représentent 32,5 % des personnes qui y ont recours, et 1 personne sur 5 qui fait appel aux banques alimentaires occupe un emploi.

Lisez le rapport Bilan-Faim 2026 de Banques alimentaires Canada et dĂ©couvrez ses appels Ă  l’action pour vous mobiliser : https://foodbankscanada.ca/fr/la-faim-au-canada/bilan-faim/

Garlic planting has come to an end on the farm this 🧄 Thanks to the helping hands of our dedicated volunteers, staff, ...
10/16/2026

Garlic planting has come to an end on the farm this 🧄

Thanks to the helping hands of our dedicated volunteers, staff, and our sponsor Amazon.ca the garlic cloves are now tucked into the soil and ready for the seasons ahead. Now we turn our attention to harvesting sweet potatoes 🍠

As we approach the end of another growing season, we are grateful for all that we have grown together, and the fresh, nutritious food that will help the community year-round.

Stay tuned as we make the most of these last weeks on the farmđŸ§‘â€đŸŒŸđŸŽƒ

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La plantation de l’ail est maintenant terminĂ©e Ă  la ferme en ce 🧄

GrĂące au travail acharnĂ© de nos bĂ©nĂ©voles dĂ©vouĂ©s, de notre personnel et de notre commanditaire , les gousses d’ail sont bien enfouies dans le sol et prĂȘtes pour les saisons Ă  venir. Nous tournons maintenant notre attention vers la rĂ©colte des patates douces 🍠

Alors que nous approchons de la fin d’une autre saison de culture, nous sommes reconnaissants pour tout ce que nous avons accompli ensemble et pour les aliments frais et nutritifs qui contribueront Ă  nourrir notre communautĂ© tout au long de l’annĂ©e.

Restez Ă  l’affĂ»t alors que nous profitons pleinement de ces derniĂšres semaines Ă  la ferme đŸ§‘â€đŸŒŸđŸŽƒ

Thank you, Ottawa! Thanks to your support, and a very special matching gift from an anonymous donor, our August back to ...
10/13/2026

Thank you, Ottawa!

Thanks to your support, and a very special matching gift from an anonymous donor, our August back to school campaign raised more than $400K for our Kickstart After 4 Club Program 🧃

During the school year, the Ottawa Food Bank provides thousands of healthy, nutritious snacks through the KickStart After 4 Club Program to 18 after-school program locations across Ottawa. With more than one third of visitors to food banks being children, your support helps ensure families have one less worry and kids can focus on their most important homework: being kids!

Because no school supply is as critical as a healthy snack or meal 🍎

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Merci, Ottawa!

GrĂące Ă  votre soutien et Ă  un don jumelĂ© tout spĂ©cial d’un donateur anonyme, notre campagne de la rentrĂ©e scolaire d’aoĂ»t a permis d’amasser plus de 400 000 $ pour notre programme KickStart – club aprĂšs l’école 🧃

Pendant l’annĂ©e scolaire, la Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa fournit des milliers de collations saines et nutritives Ă  18 sites de programmes parascolaires partout Ă  Ottawa, dans le cadre de son programme KickStart – club aprĂšs l’école. Comme plus du tiers des personnes qui ont recours aux banques alimentaires sont des enfants, votre soutien aide Ă  allĂ©ger le fardeau des familles et permet aux enfants de se concentrer sur ce qui compte le plus : ĂȘtre des enfants!

Parce qu’aucun article scolaire n’est aussi essentiel qu’une collation ou un repas nutritif 🍎

👋🍂 We’re collecting food and funds today at participating grocery stores!Our annual ‘Thanks for Giving Food Drive’ is in...
10/10/2026

👋🍂 We’re collecting food and funds today at participating grocery stores!

Our annual ‘Thanks for Giving Food Drive’ is in full swing! Volunteers are spread across the city collecting non-perishable and monetary donations.

Come out, say hi, and make a donation in support of our friends and neighbours facing food insecurity in Ottawa.

Click here to see participating stores and our most needed items: https://donate.ottawafoodbank.ca/ui/thanksforgiving2026/donations/start

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👋🍂 Aujourd’hui, nous recueillons des denrĂ©es alimentaires et des dons en argent dans les Ă©piceries participantes!

Notre annuelle « L’Action de donner – Collecte de denrĂ©es alimentaires » bat son plein! Nos bĂ©nĂ©voles sont prĂ©sents un peu partout dans la ville pour recueillir des denrĂ©es non pĂ©rissables et des dons en argent.

Venez nous voir, dites-nous bonjour et faites un don pour soutenir nos amis et nos voisins d’Ottawa qui vivent de l’insĂ©curitĂ© alimentaire.

Cliquez ici pour voir les épiceries participantes et les denrées dont nous avons le plus besoin : https://donate.ottawafoodbank.ca/ui/actiondedonner2026

Happy sponsored by Amazon.ca đŸŒŸWe got started on our garlic planting! To get us started, volunteers “cracked” heads of ...
10/09/2026

Happy sponsored by Amazon.ca đŸŒŸ

We got started on our garlic planting! To get us started, volunteers “cracked” heads of seed garlic to separate the cloves for planting. We also harvested and processed squash.

Swipe through to look at our volunteers and staff, hard at work!

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Bon , prĂ©sentĂ© par Amazon.ca đŸŒŸ

Nous avons commencĂ© la plantation de notre ail! Pour nous aider Ă  dĂ©marrer, des bĂ©nĂ©voles ont « cassĂ© » les tĂȘtes d’ail de semence afin de sĂ©parer les gousses pour la plantation. Nous avons Ă©galement rĂ©coltĂ© et prĂ©parĂ© des courges.

Faites défiler les photos pour découvrir nos bénévoles et les membres de notre équipe en plein travail!

You don't have to be eligible to vote to participate in this election.You can ask candidates questions.You can attend an...
10/09/2026

You don't have to be eligible to vote to participate in this election.

You can ask candidates questions.
You can attend an all-candidates meeting.
You can talk to your councillor.
You can share your experience.
You can talk with your neighbours.
You can speak up about the issues that matter to you.

If you are eligible to vote, make a plan to vote on October 26.

If you aren't eligible to vote, your voice still matters.

Democracy is about more than a ballot. It is also about being informed, asking questions, sharing your experiences and holding elected officials accountable.

Find resources to help you participate in Ottawa's municipal election at https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/2026-municipal-election/

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Vous n’avez pas besoin d’ĂȘtre admissible au vote pour participer Ă  cette Ă©lection.

Vous pouvez poser des questions aux candidats.
Vous pouvez assister à une rencontre réunissant tous les candidats.
Vous pouvez parler Ă  votre conseiller municipal.
Vous pouvez partager votre expérience. Vous pouvez discuter avec vos voisins. Vous pouvez vous exprimer sur les enjeux qui vous tiennent à coeur.

Si vous ĂȘtes admissible au vote, planifiez de voter le 26 octobre.

Si vous n’ĂȘtes pas admissible au vote, votre voix compte quand mĂȘme.

La dĂ©mocratie, c’est bien plus qu’un bulletin de vote. C’est aussi ĂȘtre informĂ©, poser des questions, partager ses expĂ©riences et Ă  demander des comptes aux Ă©lus.

Trouvez des ressources pour vous aider Ă  participer Ă  l’élection municipale d’Ottawa au https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/fr/elections-municipales-de-2026/

The Ottawa Food Bank will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 12, 2026.If you require emergency food support ...
10/09/2026

The Ottawa Food Bank will be closed for Thanksgiving Day, Monday October 12, 2026.

If you require emergency food support during the closure, please call or text 2-1-1, or visit 211ontario.ca to be connected with services in your area.

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La Banque d’alimentation d’Ottawa sera fermĂ©e Ă  l’occasion de l’Action de grĂące, le lundi 12 octobre 2026.

Si vous avez besoin d’une aide alimentaire d’urgence pendant la fermeture, veuillez appeler ou texter le 2-1-1, ou visiter 211ontario.ca afin d’ĂȘtre dirigĂ© vers les services disponibles dans votre rĂ©gion.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa will be joining us for our Tha...
10/08/2026

We’re thrilled to announce that the Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa will be joining us for our Thanks for Giving Food Drive! 🍂

On October 10th they’ll be helping our volunteers collect donations from 11:00am – 12:00pm at the following locations:

Loblaws College Square

Real Canadian Superstore Westoboro

Real Canadian Superstore Orleans

Come by, snap a photo with the truck 🚒, and help support local families and neighbours over the holiday season!

Thank you to Ottawa Fire Services for stopping by to show their support. We hope to see you there!

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Nous sommes ravis d’annoncer que le compte Ottawa Fire Services - Service des incendies d'Ottawa se joindra Ă  nous dans le cadre de notre L’Action de donner Collecte de denrĂ©es alimentaires! 🍂

Le 10 octobre, les membres du Service des incendies d’Ottawa aideront nos bĂ©nĂ©voles Ă  recueillir des dons de 11 h Ă  12 h aux endroits suivants :

Loblaws College Square
Real Canadian Superstore Westboro
Real Canadian Superstore Orléans

Venez nous voir, prenez une photo avec le camion 🚒 et contribuez Ă  soutenir les familles et les voisins de notre communautĂ© pendant la pĂ©riode des FĂȘtes!

Merci au Service des incendies d’Ottawa de venir nous appuyer. Nous espĂ©rons vous y voir! ❀

Today is , a day to recognize the impact of Donor-Advised Funds and the generosity of the donors who use them to suppor...
10/08/2026

Today is , a day to recognize the impact of Donor-Advised Funds and the generosity of the donors who use them to support causes they care about 🍁

At the Ottawa Food Bank, DAF grants help us respond to growing food insecurity across our city, providing critical support to neighbours who rely on our network of food programs. We are deeply grateful to the donors who choose to invest in our community through their DAFs.

Thank you for helping ensure that everyone in Ottawa has access to the food and support they need.

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Aujourd’hui, c’est la , une occasion de souligner l’impact des fonds orientĂ©s par les donateurs (FOD) et la gĂ©nĂ©rositĂ© des personnes qui les utilisent pour soutenir les causes qui leur tiennent Ă  cƓur 🍁

À la Banque alimentaire d’Ottawa, les subventions provenant des FOD nous aident Ă  rĂ©pondre Ă  l’insĂ©curitĂ© alimentaire croissante dans notre ville, en offrant un soutien essentiel aux voisins et voisines qui comptent sur notre rĂ©seau de programmes alimentaires. Nous sommes profondĂ©ment reconnaissants envers les donateurs et donatrices qui choisissent d’investir dans notre communautĂ© par l’entremise de leur FOD.

Merci de contribuer Ă  faire en sorte que chaque personne Ă  Ottawa ait accĂšs Ă  la nourriture et au soutien dont elle a besoin.

Address

2001 Bantree Street
Ottawa, ON
K1B4X3

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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