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Westboro Region Food Bank

Westboro Food Bank

We are a proud member agency of the Ottawa Food Bank

We provide once a month to our Food Bank neighbours:

Fresh and non-perishable food

Essential supplies

Get Food

Steps:

Food Bank Neighbours can book appointments during our opening hours, once per month.

FIND out if you’re in our catchment area.

ALL appointments will require:
1. ONE government issued identification card:
Government ID

  • band membership cardMétis card. Indian status card or temporary confirmation of registration
  • birth certificate
  • Canadian citizenship card or certificate
  • Canadian Forces identity card
  • Canadian passport (accepted only as proof of identity)
  • health card
  • income tax assessment
  • old age security card
  • parolee card
  • Veterans Affairs health care identification card

and

2. ONE current proof of address for every resident of your household.
Proof of address refers to any original document which verifies a person’s name and the address where they claim to live

  • Bank statement
  • Car insurance
  • property tax assessment or evaluation
  • government cheque or cheque stub
  • government statement of benefits
  • Tax invoice from local authority
  • Utility bill
  • Home phone or cell phone invoices
  • Original mortgage statement
  • Voter registration card
  • Insurance card
  • Property tax receipt
  • Residence’s permit
  • Other documents that can also be used:
  • ID Card
  • Work permit
  • Driver’s license
  • Pay slips

Bring grocery bags every time!

Please arrive no later than 10 minutes before your appointment.
You will receive a selection of perishable and non-perishable food during each visit.

I need emergency delivery:

For emergency food assistance when we are closed or if you need food delivery, please contact:

Opening Hours of the Westboro Region Food Bank

Food Bank Neighbours are welcome to book during our opening hours for service once per month.

We’re usually closed on statutory holidays.

Mondays: 10 AM – 1 PM
Tuesdays: 1 PM – 4 PM
Thursdays: 4 PM – 7 PM

We’re replacing the flooring in the back distribution centre and as a result we’ll be closed:
Monday, July 21
Tuesday, July 22
Thursday, July 24

Free Meal at the Westboro Region Food Bank

Find the Food Bank

Where we are?

We are located at 354 Madison Avenue, inside the building of All Saints Westboro Anglican Church and First United Church.

You can access the Food Bank at the rear of the church.

Find a Community Program

Our Food Bank neighbours live in the areas bounded by the Ottawa River, Island Park Drive, Dovercourt Avenue and Broadview Avenue.

Appointments are required.

Donate

Support the Westboro Region Food Bank

Food Donation

Donate and drop off food

Financial Donation

Give a financial donation

Volunteer

Give your time

Drop off non-perishable food items:

  • dry pasta
  • powdered milk
  • Kraft dinner
  • tinned tomatoes
  • dry lentils
  • dry chickpeas
  • tinned stews and chilis
  • tinned fruit
  • shampoo
  • deodorant
  • tooth paste
  • tooth brushes
  • feminine hygiene products
  • baby food
  • cookies
  • chocolate, sweets
  • maple syrup
  • Nutella
  • instant oatmeal
  • honey
  • condiments
  • coffee
  • tea

    Please note that we do not accept alcohol or pharmaceuticals, or any products with expired best-before dates, deep dents, or products that have been opened or require refrigeration.

    We do not provide tax receipts for donated food items.

    Westboro Regional Food Bank Community Meals

    The food bank will be closed for renovations between July 20 to 27.

    We will be serving meals on Tuesday, July 22 and Thursday, July 24 between 4-6 pm.

    We are looking for volunteers who can help with serving, cooking and clean up. Please contact the Parish Office if you can help.

    Tel: 613-725-9487
    Email: [email protected]

     

    We’re thankful for the support of the Ottawa Westboro community!

    If you are considering a monetary donation, you can drop off a cheque or cash to the All Saints Westboro Church office located at 347 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, ON, K2A 0E7. All cheques can be made out to All Saints Westboro, with “donation for the Westboro Region Food Bank” on the memo line. We also accept e-transfers to: [email protected].

    Feb 2025 - Martine Dore, coordinator; Chung Yan Lam, interim coordinator. Westboro Village BIA Stew Showdown proceeds went to the Westboro Region Food Bank. Photo: M Holzman
    Rotary Club cheque
    March 2025 - The Rotary Club Of West Ottawa was privileged to presented a cheque for the safety infrastructure upgrading of the flooring.

    Other Community Resources

    You can connect with other community organizations providing support to neighbours by clicking the icons below.

    Westboro Region Food Bank

    Westboro Region Food Bank Team

    Coordinating Team for the Westboro Region Food Bank
    L-R: Chung Yan Lam, Interim Coordinator
    Martine Dore, New Coordinator
    Ugochi Atasie, Assistant Coordinator
    Peter Newlands, Outgoing Coordinator