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Thanks For Giving this Fall 2026!

17 September, 2026 No Comments
As the holiday season approaches, Ottawa residents are being invited to turn gratitude into action. The Ottawa Food Bank’s Thanks For Giving Fall Food Drive ...
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2026 Municipal Election: Questions to Ask and Ways to Participate

3 September, 2026 No Comments
There isn’t one right way to participate in an election. Maybe you start by finding the candidates in your ward. Maybe you attend a community ...
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2026 Municipal Election: The Ottawa Food Bank Network in Your Ward

2 September, 2026 No Comments
The Ottawa Food Bank Network in Your Ward One of the best ways to understand food insecurity in Ottawa is to look at what is ...
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Why This Municipal Election Matters for Food Security

1 September, 2026 No Comments
On October 26, Ottawa residents will head to the polls to elect a Mayor and City Council. This election is an opportunity to shape what ...
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School’s out for Summer but Nutrition isn’t: Summer Nutrition Program 2026

8 July, 2026 No Comments
Every child deserves access to healthy, nutritious food.  However, the cost of food and housing continues to rise, and more than 1 in 4 families across Ottawa are experiencing food insecurity. In ...
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Honouring Culture Through Food: Supporting Indigenous and Inuit-led Member Agencies in Ottawa

19 June, 2026 No Comments
Today, June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the cultures, traditions and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis ...
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