Westboro Region 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:
- 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:
- 613-745-7001
- [email protected]
- Website
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

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].



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