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The Parkdale Food Centre is a community food centre serving Neighbours in Hintonburg, Mechanicsville

The Parkdale Food Centre offers food support to residents of the community who are experiencing food insecurity. We are challenging the notion that people living in poverty should be grateful for food cast-offs. We're offering sit-down community meals, cooking workshops, and more food options. We are working hard to create a more welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is valued and respected. Forming strong community partnerships is a vital component of the work we do as we move forward.

10/22/2026

Hey Neighbours!

On Friday, October 30th at 11:00am join us for the launch of Parkdale Food Centre’s Reimaging Food Access Toolkit! Explore a practical resource with implementation steps and adaptable tools, to support food agencies transitioning to a choice based-model.

Come and;

Explore practical approaches to implementing choice-based food access
Access adaptable tools and templates
Learn from peers and participate in discussion
Discover opportunities for ongoing learning , funding and mentorship

The toolkit launch kicks off Parkdale Food Centre’s four part learning series for staff and volunteers curious about transforming their own food bank models.

We are deeply grateful to the Ottawa Food Bank () for the partnership and support of this initiative.

This opportunity is opened to those working at Food Agencies across Canada! To secure your spot: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/ottawafoodbank/2438843

10/20/2026

Most food insecurity programs assume the barrier is access, but research shows something else: People often don’t go because they feel:

- Embarrassed
- Judged
- Like they don’t deserve help

The data on shame, as reported by Food Banks Canada:
54% of respondents feel ashamed about accessing a food bank
46% feel that others need it more
41% of respondents feeling unwelcome or judged for accessing a food bank

“ Food access is currently a system problem, and we as a society need to alter the thinking around this. The stigma, anxiety and embarrassment of not having the means to provide for yourself or your family needs to change.” - Foodbanks Canada

At Parkdale, we do our part to address and unpack shame, by curating and emphasizing a safe and welcoming environment for all Neighbours wherever they are at in their journey. We do this through making an easy intake process at Mino'Weesini, having a friendly staff support folks shopping and not having means testing for folks beyond being in our catchment area to get support.

We also offer wraparound support through the Support Spot, and connection during our community meals! Food insecurity is hard enough to navigate, we can all do our part to reduce the shame of it too!

10/16/2026

Today is World Food Day,

We we're able to sit down with Carissa, our Community Advocacy Coordinator to get the scoop on meal trends.

She shares, that the need for nourishing food and meals continues is on the rise. In 2025, we served an average of 1,117 breakfasts and lunches each month. In 2026, that average has climbed to 1,228 meals per month, and we’ve already served more than 1,400 meals in two months this year.

Behind every meal is a person, a family, and a community that deserves to be nourished. Food security is something we build together, and every action counts.

This World Food Day, us at the Parkdale Food Centre and Carissa are asking folks for support;

This could be a financial gift to Parkdale Food Centre.

Volunteering your time and be part of the work.

Check out the resources on our website, and advocate for better food security in Ottawa and help make access to good food a priority, especially since we have an election coming up on October 26th!

Together, we can build a community where everyone has access to the food they need to thrive.

10/15/2026

Heya Neighbours! We're hoping you can spare a little extra, so that it can make a big difference. Our Meal Into Two campaign is all about coming together to help support families in our community.

Join us in spreading kindness and sharing the warmth of a meal. Think about that: Your $25 can become 50$ your $50 can become a $100, together we can turn $15,000 into $30,000 worth of wraparound support for our Neighbours who need it the most. So this thanksgiving, let’s make sure more families have something to be thankful for.

Get involved by October 18th and help make things a little brighter for families in need, click here to support; https://give-can.keela.co/right-to-food-day

10/14/2026

Join Us for Breakfast & Connection!

Are you a breakfast lover? Do you love connecting with others? We're thrilled to invite you to our Breakfast Service on the third Wednesday of each month! Join the Parkdale Food Centre Breakfast Club for a delicious meal and stimulating chat with your neighbours! Everyone's welcome! Yes, that includes you reading this! Even if you are not in need, come and connect!

Upcoming Breakfast Service
Our next breakfast will be held on Wednesday, October 21st, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!

10/13/2026

Food access starts long before someone visits a food bank.

Infrastructure and government support, investment and development matters. It is not the pricing alone. It’s where food is located. If the closest grocery store is kilometers away, if you don’t own a car. If public transit takes an hour.. Health food becomes much harder to access. This is what many people experience in food desserts. Access isn’t only about having food available it’s about being able to reach it.

Sometimes, improving food access starts just around the corner

10/12/2026

What a wonderful Right to Food Day!

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with Parkdale Food Centre! From delicious food and tours to live music with Moonfruits and meaningful advocacy for food security, it was a day full of community, connection, and a shared commitment to the right to food for all.

A huge thank you to our incredible volunteers, supporters, and everyone who helped make the day so special. Your energy, generosity, and dedication make this community stronger!

We are deeply grateful to our sponsors and community partners for making this celebration possible:

Presenting Sponsor: Tony Graham Toyota ()

Gold Sponsor: Taggart

Silver Sponsors: Urbandale Construction (), Merkley Supply ()

Community Partners: Parkdale Public Market (), Peter Fine Foundation, Chell Team (), First Avenue, Makerhouse (), FNPC (), KWC Architects (), Wellington Vision Care (), and Osgoode Properties ().

The Parkdale Food Centre also gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the City of Ottawa.

Together, we’re building a community where everyone has access to good food and where food security is recognized as a right, not a privilege.

Thank you for celebrating with us. See you next year!

10/09/2026

This Thanksgiving, a little extra can make a big difference. Our Meal Into Two campaign is all about coming together to help support families in our community.

Join us in spreading kindness and sharing the warmth of a Thanksgiving meal. Think about that: Your $25 can become 50$ your $50 can become a $100, together we can turn $15,000 into $30,000 worth of wraparound support for our Neighbours who need it the most. So this thanksgiving, let’s make sure more families have something to be thankful for.

Get involved by October 18th and help make this Thanksgiving a little brighter for families in need, click here to support; https://give-can.keela.co/right-to-food-day

10/07/2026

We are very honoured to be the recipient organization for the Fish Fry Fundraiser!

Hosted at North Wharf on Friday October 9th from 3:00 - 6:00pm all the proceeds will be going to us! We are grateful to the event sponsors;

Restore Health & Wellness
Sage Fish Market
Gordon Food Service

Thank you, and come hungry. Bring a friend. Listen to sweet tunes courtesy of and Eat some fish. Help your neighbourhood!

10/06/2026

Address

30 Rosemount Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1Y1P4

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 2pm
Wednesday	11am - 2am
Thursday	11am - 2pm

Telephone

+16137228019

Website

http://parkdalefoodcentre.org/

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