Day: April 23, 2025

A Light Through Crisis

“Our community faces many challenges. But, together, we are thousands strong. Thanks to volunteers like you, a food secure Ottawa is possible. You are our ‘light’ through this crisis.” –

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Volunteer Spotlight: Alain M.

Article By: Kevin Brown A key Ottawa Food Bank Administrative Support Volunteer is Alain Marcotte. He recently retired after 31 years with the federal government. His last posting was Director-General

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Volunteer Spotlight: Stella N.

Article By: Kevin Brown Stella began with the Ottawa Food Bank in September 2024. She remembers fondly that her first volunteer shift was helping collect food and cash donations at

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Volunteer Spotlight: Shannon W.

Article By: Kevin Brown Shannon joined the Ottawa Food Bank as a volunteer to gain experience in an administrative role while contributing to her community. She started in September 2024

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mary C.

Article By: Kevin Brown Mary has volunteered with the Ottawa Food Bank for one and a half years. Her work as an Administration (Admin) Support Volunteer includes monitoring and managing

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Volunteer Spotlight: Thomas S.

Article By: Kevin Brown Thomas is one of the indispensable Ottawa Food Bank Administration Support Volunteers. He is working towards a degree in Sociology at Carleton University and started volunteering

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