Food is not a privilege; it is a fundamental human right.

Today food insecurity is surging in our city, with 1 in 4 households grappling with hunger. However, due to rising cost of food, the 98 food programs working within the Ottawa Food Bank network will be receiving 20-50% less food than they have in years past.

Food Banks in Ontario receive no provincial or federal funding. The Ottawa Food Bank receives 1.4% of their budget from the City of Ottawa. Every year, they rely on donations to purchase and deliver food to thousands of people in Ottawa.

Food insecurity is more than a lack of food—it’s a symptom of deeper issues like poverty and inequality. The Ottawa Food Bank is fighting for long-term solutions that tackle these root causes, so everyone in Ottawa can meet their basic needs with dignity.

See the many ways you can support the Ottawa Food Bank in this fight: https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca