Foodsharing Ottawa

Foodsharing Ottawa Share food instead of throwing it away! Foodsharing Ottawa was founded in 2015 by a group of volunteers passionate about reducing food waste.

Our main focus is on rescuing surplus food from local businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants, and donating it back to the community where it’s needed. Through this work we are helping to reduce the environmental impact of food waste and address food insecurity in our community. Foodsharing Ottawa has partnered with a wide range of businesses across Ottawa who generously donate their sur

plus or unwanted food. We donate food to charities and not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa, who re-distribute it to those in need. In addition to donating rescued food, Foodsharing Ottawa promotes smarter ways to reduce food waste. Our page Share it - don't toss it! provides a platform for individuals and businesses in Ottawa to share food they don’t want to throw away. Group link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/541959502639387/

Our campaigns and educational events focus on food-saving practices at home, such as food preservation, understanding sell-by dates and smart food shopping. For more information visit us at http://www.foodsharingottawa.com/

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

turning surplus food back into the community.Thank you to an on duty firefighter, Sean , who helped our food rescue dr...
08/21/2026

turning surplus food back into the community.

Thank you to an on duty firefighter, Sean , who helped our food rescue drivers, Melissa and Vicki, carry some of the food to their car.

60 lbs of food was rescued from Carp Farmer's Market. The food was distributed to the Kanata Food Cupboard.

Thank you to Melissa and Vicki for making this rescue happen!

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for a FREE interactive FoodWise worksh...
08/18/2026

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for a FREE interactive FoodWise workshop on August 27!
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📆 August 27, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
📍 Incubator13, Room 124
815 St Laurent Blvd., Ottawa, ON

Learn about:
- How to master food labels (Best Before vs Expiry)
- Tips for freezing food to prolong life
- Creating meals with what you have available
- Foodsharing Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . .

Workshop offered in English only.

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/food-waste-reduction-through-knowledge-and-creativity

Zero Hunger 5K Walk!Let’s come together as one community to raise awareness, show compassion and take action against hun...
08/17/2026

Zero Hunger 5K Walk!

Let’s come together as one community to raise awareness, show compassion and take action against hunger. If you can, please bring a non-perishable food item (such as rice, pasta, canned goods, cooking oil, or other shelf-stable food items) and help support local families. . . . . . . . . .

Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Tume: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Place: Andrew Hayden Park, Ottawa, ON . . . . . . . . .

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/zero-hunger-5k-walk

In Season This August in Ottawa!Want to eat fresher and waste less? Choose local, seasonal produce!This month look out f...
08/15/2026

In Season This August in Ottawa!

Want to eat fresher and waste less? Choose local, seasonal produce!

This month look out for:

Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries, Currants, Gooseberries, Muskmelons, Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Plums, Raspberries, Strawberries, Watermelon

Vegetables: Artichoke, Beans, Beets, Bitter Melon, Bok Choy, Broccoli, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Corn, Cucumber, Daikon Radish, Eggplants, Garlic, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Nappa Cabbage, Onion, Parsnips, Peas, Peppers, Potatoes, Radicchio, Radishes, Rapini, Rutabaga, Spinach, Sprouts, Winter Squash, Summer Squash, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Water Spinach, Yow Choy, Zucchini

Buying produce in season means peak flavour, better nutrition, and generally lower prices! Eating seasonally also supports local growers and helps reduce food waste!

turning surplus food back into the community.Approximately 100 lbs of organic produce was rescued from the Ottawa Orga...
08/14/2026

turning surplus food back into the community.

Approximately 100 lbs of organic produce was rescued from the Ottawa Organics and Natural Foods. The food was distributed to the Ottawa Mission.

Thank you to the volunteers who made this rescue happen!

July Monthly Rescue Stats are in!Here is what we achieved in the month of July:- 34 active rescue drivers- 82 food rescu...
08/11/2026

July Monthly Rescue Stats are in!

Here is what we achieved in the month of July:
- 34 active rescue drivers
- 82 food rescues completed
- 4,520 pounds of food rescued

Thank you to all our volunteer food rescue drivers and donors for your continued support.

To register: https://booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/foodwise-basics-decoding-labels-food-safety Want to reduce ...
08/08/2026

To register: https://booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/foodwise-basics-decoding-labels-food-safety

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for an interactive FoodWise workshop on August 15!
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📅 August 15, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Beaverbook Branch
2500 Campeau Dr, Kanata, ON
K2K 2W3

Learn about:
- Basic food safety
- Reading and understanding food labels
- How to follow national food safety guidelines . . . . . . . . . . .

Workshop offered in English only.

turning surplus bread back to the community.60 lbs of bread were rescued from Mamie Clafoutis. The food was distribute...
08/07/2026

turning surplus bread back to the community.

60 lbs of bread were rescued from Mamie Clafoutis. The food was distributed to the Ottawa Mission.

Thank you to the volunteers who made this rescue happen!

Thank you to Momoe for leading our FoodWise workshops!On July 18, Momoe facilitated another hands-on FoodWise workshop a...
08/01/2026

Thank you to Momoe for leading our FoodWise workshops!

On July 18, Momoe facilitated another hands-on FoodWise workshop at Open Door Kitchen in Dovercourt Recreation Centre, where participants prepared simple, nutritious meals using rescued food while learning practical ways to reduce household food waste.

A special thank you to our community partners for helping make this workshop possible.

Together, we're building stronger communities, reducing food waste, and improving food security, one meal at a time.

Would you like to join one of our free FoodWise workshops? We have another workshop in August!

Click here to register: https://booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/foodwise-basics-decoding-labels-food-safety

We would love to see you there.

turning surplus meals back into the community.130 lbs of food (cooked meals, meats, vegetables, etc.) were rescued fro...
07/31/2026

turning surplus meals back into the community.

130 lbs of food (cooked meals, meats, vegetables, etc.) were rescued from the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. The food was distributed to the Ottawa Mission.

Thank you to the volunteers who made this rescue happen!

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