With the 2025 Federal Election happening on April 28, it’s more important than ever to understand how federal policies shape everyday life—especially when it comes to food security. While many

The upcoming election is a chance to learn about the candidates in your riding and find out who is committed to meeting the needs of your community. Federal candidates and

Ottawa is a political city, but it’s also home to thousands of people facing food insecurity.  The Ottawa Food Bank and the network of 98 food programs work across the

Featured in the Ottawa Hunger Report is the African, Caribbean & Black (ACB) Wellness Resource Centre – a food cupboard within the Ottawa Food Bank network of 71 member agencies

In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, the Ottawa Food Bank network of 98 food programs broke yet another record: food bank usage exceeded 556,000 annual visits. During this year, a total

The Ottawa Food Bank is starting the New Year with a decision we wish we did not have to make. In 2025, the 98 food programs working within the Ottawa

“Poverty is a policy choice.” – Rachael Wilson, CEO of the Ottawa Food Bank On Friday, November 22nd, the Ottawa Food Bank launched its 8th annual Ottawa Hunger Report, The

In the Ottawa Hunger Report 2024, we face a stark reality: food insecurity is surging, with 1 in 4 households in our city grappling with hunger. This year’s report, released

As Mississauga acts on food insecurity, Ottawa remains silent.  Today, the Mississauga City Council and our peers at Food Banks Mississauga have declared food insecurity an emergency. While a grim

To the City of Ottawa, We, the undersigned food banks and community organizations in Ottawa, are calling on the City of Ottawa to take immediate action to address the escalating food insecurity crisis in