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The Parkdale Food Centre is a community food centre serving Neighbours in Hintonburg, Mechanicsville

The Parkdale Food Centre offers food support to residents of the community who are experiencing food insecurity. We are challenging the notion that people living in poverty should be grateful for food cast-offs. We're offering sit-down community meals, cooking workshops, and more food options. We are working hard to create a more welcoming, inclusive atmosphere where everyone is valued and respected. Forming strong community partnerships is a vital component of the work we do as we move forward.

08/20/2026

Food insecurity does not always look the way people expect. It affects working people, families and individuals facing financial strain.

08/19/2026

Hey Neighbours! We wanted to take some time to introduce you to one of our new board members Tracy Botting!

Tracy joined PFC because she believes good food brings people together and helps build healthier, more connected communities. Through her work in communications, she's passionate about telling stories that inspire people to make a difference.

For Tracy, community feels like belonging. Watching a family member find joy, pride, and connection through cooking reinforced just how powerful good food can be. Thank you for coming on board Tracy!

08/13/2026

Join Us for Breakfast & Connection!

Are you a breakfast lover? Do you love connecting with others? We're thrilled to invite you to our Breakfast Service on the third Wednesday of each month! Join the Parkdale Food Centre Breakfast Club for a delicious meal and stimulating chat with your neighbours! Everyone's welcome! Yes, that includes you reading this! Even if you are not in need, come and connect!

Upcoming Breakfast Service
Our next breakfast will be held on Wednesday, August 19th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. We look forward to seeing you there!

08/11/2026

We are so egg-cited to welcome Joanne Gardner to be our incoming chair! Joanne has been with Parkdale for quite sometime and we're excited to see you in this role! Chip Chip Horay for Joanne!

Joanne's Incoming Message:

I have been part of the Parkdale Food Centre community for over ten years; first as a donor, then a volunteer, and since 2023, a Board member. What has kept me here is simple - the values, and the people who live them. I see those values in the staff, volunteers, Neighbours, and donors who believe that access to nourishing food is a human right, that everyone deserves to belong, and that community is built one relationship at a time.

In 2025, PFC launched a refreshed strategic plan that brought greater clarity to our mission and vision. What struck me most was that the process did not redefine who we are - it helped us better articulate it. Our values continue to guide the choices we make, the programs we offer, and the partnerships we build. There is an intentionality to how PFC operates. We do things because they align with who we are and who we are committed to being.

A central pillar of our strategic plan is strengthening financial resilience. This is what allows us to innovate, respond, and show up for Neighbours without compromise. As we look toward 2026, that flexibility matters more than ever. The need for our grocery program, youth programming, and peer-led advocacy is growing, as is the urgency of the wrap-around support that helps Neighbours navigate complex systems.

That is why PFC’s work cannot be understood as food alone. Food, to me, represents community, connection, and healing. It is also deeply connected to some of the most pressing issues of our time. Climate change. Access to affordable housing. Reliable and affordable transportation. A livable cost of living. These are not separate from food insecurity. They are part of its root causes. PFC has always understood this. That is why coming together and sharing a meal matters so deeply.

Serving on this Board has taught me that caring quietly is not enough. I need to use my voice to name the real issues, and advocate for the policy changes that address the root causes of poverty and make lasting resilience possible. I am grateful to Alex for his thoughtful leadership and the care he brought to the role, and to the Board for their confidence. I am deeply honoured to step into the role of Chair and to continue this work alongside an extraordinary team.

08/05/2026

Happy August Neighbours! Why are trees the smartest things in August? They just leaf their worries behind!

Breakfast – Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 | 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Doors open 5 minutes before mealtime. Please wait for one of us to let you in so we don't overwhelm our setup team. Thank you!

Lunch – Every Tuesday & Thursday | 12–2pm
Doors open 5 minutes before mealtime. Please wait for one of us to let you in so we don't overwhelm our setup team.

Location: 30 Rosemount Ave (lower level)
No catchment restrictions — everyone is welcome!

This is a great time to come in and get some support from our Support Spot too!

Questions? [email protected] | 613-722-8019 or send us a direct message!

08/04/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we say farewell to our board chair Alex Wilson after many years working with Parkdale. We appreciate the dedication and support of Alex as we do our best to advocate and change the landscape for individual’s understanding and experience in food insecurity. Thank you Alex for being part of our community and for your advocacy and service. We'll miss you a latte!

Alex's Statement:

This year’s Annual General Meeting will mark the end of my term as Chair of PFC’s Board of Directors. It has been a privilege to be part of an organization that is not only responsive to the challenges facing our community, but one that continues to lead, innovate and inspire. What has impressed me most, is how deeply Parkdale's values are ingrained in its actions. PFC’s 2025 strategic planning process reaffirmed what has long distinguished it - a commitment to dignity, community, inclusion, respect and the belief that access to nourishing food is a human right. These are not just words - they inform every decision, every program and every interaction.

I am proud to be handing over the Chair role at a time when Parkdale is strong. Over the past year, PFC has strengthened its financial health and established a framework for the future. While the challenges facing our community remain significant, I have every confidence in what lies ahead - a confidence that is strengthened knowing that the role passes to Joanne Gardner. Having served alongside Joanne on the Board, I know she brings a deep commitment to Parkdale's values and a genuine dedication to our community. Together with Parkdale’s dedicated Board and its remarkable Executive Director, Beth Ciavaglia, the organization is in excellent hands.

In her final message as Chair, my predecessor Deb Abbott wrote that "in order for individuals to be well they need to be part of a community. Wellness means community." That sentiment resonated with me throughout my term. It captures something essential about PFC. Beyond the programs and services delivered, Parkdale creates connection, belonging and community - a place where people come together to support one another and where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

To PFC’s staff, volunteers, donors, partners, Neighbours and fellow Board members - thank you. Your commitment is what makes Parkdale Food Centre such a remarkable organization. Serving alongside you has been a privilege. A special thanks to Beth Ciavaglia. I leave this role proud of what we have all accomplished together, grateful for the relationships we have built and optimistic about what lies ahead.

07/30/2026

In case you're having a bad day, here are some lovely words from Volunteers, Neighbours we'd love to share with you!

07/29/2026

Mino'Weesini Hours for August! As we head into the long weekend, we wanted to provide our hours so folks can plan accordingly!

We will be closed for service in the morning of Tuesday, August 4th as we will be handling delievery during that time! We appreciate your understanding and we will see you starting at 1:00pm (Appointment Only!)

Regular Hour Schedule -

Appointments ONLY:
Tuesday 10:30am - 12:15pm
Tuesday 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 10:30am - 12:15pm (Closed July 1st)
Wednesday 1:00pm - 3:30pm (Closed July 1st)
Thursday 10:30am - 12:15pm

Drop-In:
Tuesday 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Wednesday 5:00pm - 6:15pm (Closed July 1st)
Thursday 1:00pm - 3:00pm

CLOSED:
Monday & Friday

Any questions? Please Contact Vladimir our Grocery Program Manager; [email protected]
613-722-8019 x117

07/28/2026

Everything is much better when we're together with a tasty meal!

If you would like to try our delicious food, connect with others we have community meals from 12:00pm - 2:00pm every Tuesday and Thursday!

If you're a breakfast foodie, come stop in on the 3rd Wednesday of every month! Our next breakfast meal is Wednesday August 19th from 9:00am - 11:00am.

Hope to see you over some food soon!

07/22/2026

We're just checking in....

Address

30 Rosemount Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K1Y1P4

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 2pm
Wednesday	11am - 2am
Thursday	11am - 2pm

Telephone

+16137228019

Website

http://parkdalefoodcentre.org/

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