Foodsharing Ottawa

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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 surplus 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.Approximately 30 lbs of food was rescued from the Carp Farmer's Market. T...
10/09/2026

turning surplus food back into the community.

Approximately 30 lbs of food was rescued from the Carp Farmer's Market. The food was distributed to Shepherds of Good Hope.

Thank you to the volunteers who made this rescue happen!

September Monthly Rescue Stats are in!Here is what we achieved in the month of September:- 36 active rescue drivers- 86 ...
10/05/2026

September Monthly Rescue Stats are in!

Here is what we achieved in the month of September:

- 36 active rescue drivers
- 86 food rescues completed
- 5,137 pounds of food rescued

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

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for a FREE interactive FoodWise worksh...
10/02/2026

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for a FREE interactive FoodWise workshop on October 14!
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📆 October 14, 2026
⏰ 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
📍 Hollyer House
3865 Old Richmond Rd, Nepean, ON K2H 5C1

Learn about:
- Understanding food labels (Best Before vs. Expiry)
- Creating meals with what you have available
- Sharing meal planning tips
- Foodsharing Ottawa's initiatives . . . . . . . . . . .

Workshop offered in English only.

Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/hidden-treasure-reducing-food-waste-at-home

  turning surplus food back into the community.Approximately 25 lbs of assorted Goldfish snack crackers were rescued fro...
10/02/2026

turning surplus food back into the community.

Approximately 25 lbs of assorted Goldfish snack crackers were rescued from Loblaws. The food was distributed to Winthrop Court Community House.

Thank you to the volunteers who made this rescue happen!

🌱 What happens when people who care about food, education, and our community come together? New questions, fresh perspec...
09/28/2026

🌱 What happens when people who care about food, education, and our community come together? New questions, fresh perspectives, and plenty of food for thought!

Thank you to the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum for welcoming Wendy and Mavis from Foodsharing Ottawa and introducing us to the team behind "Feeding the Future". We loved discovering how the exhibition invites visitors to explore food waste and the everyday choices that can make a difference.

And we were especially excited to spot Foodsharing Ottawa in the Museum’s interactive “Are You a Food Saving Champion?” game! 💚

Thank you to the Museum team for the warm welcome and thoughtful conversation.

🥕 Curious? Explore the exhibition on your next visit, you might spot FSO along the way!

  turning surplus food back into the community.60 lbs of food was rescued from the Carp Farmer's Market. The food was di...
09/26/2026

turning surplus food back into the community.

60 lbs of food was rescued from the Carp Farmer's Market. The food was distributed to Matthew House.

Thank you to the volunteers who made this rescue happen!

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for an interactive FoodWise workshop o...
09/18/2026

Want to reduce food waste, save money and learn practical kitchen skills? Join us for an interactive FoodWise workshop on Sep 23! . . . . . . . . . . . .

📅 Sep 23, 2026
⏰ 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Workshop: 90 min)
📍 Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre
105 - 240 boul. Centrum Blvd., Orléans, Ontario K1E 3J4

Learn about:
- Food labels (Best Before vs. Expiry)
- Freezing food as a way to prolong the life of food
- Creating meals with what you have available
- Foodsharing Ottawa's initiatives . . . . . . . . . . .

Workshop offered in English and French.

To register: https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/knowledge-and-creativity-keys-to-reducing-food-waste-and-saving-money-en

Only limited spots available!

August Monthly Rescue Stats are in!Here is what we achieved in the month of August:- 35 active rescue drivers- 86 food r...
09/16/2026

August Monthly Rescue Stats are in!

Here is what we achieved in the month of August:

- 35 active rescue drivers
- 86 food rescues completed
- 5,991 pounds of food rescued

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

Save the Date!Join us for Foodsharing Ottawa's Annual General Meeting!Message us to get the Google Meet link to join the...
09/15/2026

Save the Date!

Join us for Foodsharing Ottawa's Annual General Meeting!

Message us to get the Google Meet link to join the Foodsharing Ottawa AGM on September 17!

Date: Thursday, September 17
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Online via Google Meet (Message us!)

Let's come together to celebrate how we're reducing food waste and to build a stronger community.

Mark your calendars, we can't wait to see you there!

The FoodWise workshop on September 12 is sold out! We have two more upcoming FoodWise workshops on September 23 and Nove...
09/11/2026

The FoodWise workshop on September 12 is sold out!

We have two more upcoming FoodWise workshops on September 23 and November 7, 2026.

Zeffy link to workshop on September 23:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/knowledge-and-creativity-keys-to-reducing-food-waste-and-saving-money-en

Link to workshop on November 7:
https://booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/foodwise-creations-leftover-makeovers-community-sharing

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On the workshop on September 12, we will learn about efficient meal planning, budgeting, and food storage management.

📅 Saturday Sep 12, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
📍 Ottawa Public Library - Nepean Centrepointe
101 Centrepointe Dr, Ottawa, ON K2G 5K7

We are looking forward to seeing you there!

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