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Advocating for Food Security in Ottawa’s 2026 Budget Process

There is no denying Ottawa is experiencing a food insecurity crisis. When 1 in 4 households are struggling to put food on the table, there’s ...
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Ottawa Summer Food Drive Raises 90,000 lbs. of Food

Before school is out, students across 16 Ottawa-Carleton District School Board schools came together with Khalsa Aid Canada for one final assignment: to support kids ...
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Network Spotlight – BGC Ottawa

As part of the Ottawa Food Bank network, BGC Ottawa stands as a pillar of support, safety, and fun for children and youth across the ...
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Food Sort Challenge 2025 Wrap Up

On Friday, May 23rd, 2025, 49 spirited teams brought their passion for food security to TD Place Arena for the ninth annual Food Sort Challenge, ...
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Leave a Legacy Month 2025

Guest Author: Erin H., Coordinator, Fundraising (Major Gifts & Planned Giving) In a world where instant gratification is encouraged, there isn’t always space left for ...
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Looking Ahead After the 2025 Federal Election

The 2025 Federal Election came at a critical time for Canadians. For the Ottawa Food Bank and our network of nearly 98 food programs, Ottawa’s ...
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