Emergency Food Support Services

The Care Centre is a member agency of the Ottawa Food Bank. We provide emergency food support to the entire Ottawa region through creative partnerships with local businesses like Produce Depot, COBS Bakery and Panera Bread, the help of the Ottawa Food Bank and the support of our donors.

Beyond non-perishable canned food items, guests receive milk, eggs, margarine, meat and bread, along with fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, personal care and household items are also made available. We also provide baby food, formula and diapers and thanks to the support of the Ottawa Humane Society we provide pet food.

What to Expect

When you arrive at the Care Centre, you will check-in with our team and receive a number that we will call when it is your turn to shop the food pantry. As you wait, we have continental style breakfast options and a delicious hot meal to serve you. Various social service agency representatives are on-site during this time to provide helpful information and raise awareness about their services, many focussed on employment, counselling and settlement supports. Once your number is called, you can shop the Full Choice Food Pantry with the help of our Care Team members.

• Hot meal available Mondays

• Coffee/Tea Snacks available Tuesday-Thursday