Online Donation from the Land Down Under
“My family had to use the services of the food bank multiple times growing up in Ottawa. As an adult living in Australia, I received an invitation to a friend’s wedding back in Ottawa for late last...
View ArticleFeeding the Need – Winter Newsletter
The Ottawa Food Bank would like to introduce you to our brand new bi-annual newsletter, Feeding the Need! We have visited a number of our community food program partners to talk to their wonderful...
View ArticleThank you CCL Foundation
Thank you kindly to Richard Pope from Connor, Clark & Lunn (CCL) Financial Group for stopping by the Ottawa Food Bank for a visit and tour after having sent in a very generous donation from the...
View ArticleCanadian Armed Forces Contribute to the Ottawa Food Bank
In early December, members of the Canadian Armed Forces came together to auction goodies and services. Among the highlights were babysitting, coffee for a week, homemade breakfast smoothies, knitted...
View Article2016 Annual General Meeting Summary
Thank you to all our wonderful supporters, volunteers, and member agency partners who attended the Ottawa Food Bank’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Monday, January 25. The meeting began with Ottawa...
View ArticleHoliday Food Drive Wrap Up
THE TOTALS ARE IN! Thank you to the nearly 440 workplaces who took part in the 2015 Holiday Food Drive during the months of November and December. Your hard work, kind hearts, and dedication to hunger...
View ArticleWe’re HIRING: Director, Communications & Development
The Ottawa Food Bank is looking for a Director of Communications and Development with a proven track record in the areas of donor development, stewardship, corporate development, communications, and...
View ArticleLoblaw employees from across Canada assemble to help people in need in Ottawa...
THANK YOU to the team of over 300 Loblaws discount division employees who are giving back to the Ottawa and Gatineau community today by preparing 7,500 bags filled with five of the most needed food...
View ArticleOttawa’s Shaw Centre Teams Up With Loblaw to Feed Those in Need
For Immediate Release OTTAWA, ON – The Shaw Centre and Loblaw Companies Ltd. are about to make a huge contribution to the National Capital Region’s food banks. At the end of a three-day conference...
View ArticleHelp us fight hunger in our community
We are so grateful for our partners and supporters in our community who help us in the fight against hunger, and continue to assist in getting our neighbours beyond hunger. Last year, the generous...
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A Wonderful Timbit Jamboree
THANK YOU to all who participated and donated during this year’s Tim Hortons Timbit Jamboree at the Canadian Tire Centre. We truly appreciate being a part of this annual event, and are honoured to be...
View ArticleThank you Bestseller and Jack & Jones!
As part of an amazing partnership between retailers Bestseller and Jack & Jones and Food Banks Canada, the Ottawa Food Bank just a generous donation of nearly $1,000 as part of an in-store...
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Thank you OAFB, Chicken Farmers, and Sargent Farms!
Today we received a wonderful supply of FRESH whole chickens from Ontario Association of Food Banks (OAFB) in partnership with Chicken Farmers of Ontario and Sargent Farms. This is such an incredible...
View ArticleJob Posting: Community Harvest Assistant – Part Time Position
As the snow starts to melt, we’re starting to think of our farm and the planting, growing, and harvest seasons ahead. We are in need of a dedicated worker to join us as our Community Harvest Assistant....
View ArticleA magical RCMP Musical Ride Open House
Last weekend’s RCMP Musical Ride Open House was such a wonderful day and a great success. This is always a great event that gives the community the chance to see behind the scenes of the world famous...
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Help Bread & Roses donate Hot Cross Buns
Donate at 6-pack of Hot Cross Buns at 25% off! These delicious buns will be backed fresh during Easter weekend, and donated to the Ottawa Food Bank in the donors name! Head to Bread & Roses Bakery...
View ArticleJob Posting: Events Manager (Parental Leave Coverage)
The Ottawa Food Bank is looking for an Events Manager for a 12-month term. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in the areas of planning, organizing, executing, and evaluating...
View ArticleJob Posting: Executive Assistant
The Ottawa Food Bank is looking for an Executive Assistant with proven background and experience in providing administrative support to an executive role, or a team of executives. If you possess a high...
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Cute Story Alert!
Elliott’s Amazing Imagination One of the many great things about working at the Ottawa Food Bank is when supporters and members of the community come to visit to see their donations at work. Today an...
View ArticleA great Sens Open Practice
Thank you to the Ottawa Senators and the Canadian Tire Centre for including the Ottawa Food Bank during the Sens Open Practice on March 15th. Sens fans were invited to watch the action as the Ottawa...
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