Hungry? Need Food?

You are not alone!

Food security is a community issue, not an individual failing.

For more information on food insecurity in Ottawa, please see:

Food Insecurity and the Nutritious Food Basket info
from Ottawa Public Health for recent statistics on food insecurity.

Urgent Resources

  • Dial 2-1-1 for community and social services information, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This resource provides access to translators or interpreters when needed.
    • Alternatively, visit the 2-1-1 website for digital information.
    • This resource is also accessible from these numbers:
      • (613) 761-9076
      • 1-855-405-7446
  • Visit the Ottawa Food Bank website and input your postal code to find food banks or meal sharing services near you.
  • Check out the Neighbourhood Map  to see what is in your neighbourhood.
  • Check out Food Sharing and see what is available to support you or your family.