The Ottawa Citizen: Egan: On a Mission — a borrowed food truck rolls into 7,000 meals a week
“When the pandemic struck, there was no food truck at the Mission shelter, which used to serve mostly in the Waller Street dining room. Then came one, on loan.” Our […]
Read MoreOttawa Mission adds Second Food Truck to its Mobile Mission Meals Program
Shocking Increases in Hunger Puts Shelter on Track to Serve Almost One Million Meals This Year Ottawa, ON – As Ottawa has entered its third year of dealing with the […]
Read MoreHelping Those in Need this Easter:
Ottawa Mission Serves 10,084 Meals to Meet the Shocking Increase in Hunger in Ottawa Ottawa, ON – During The Ottawa Mission’s special Easter meal service, which was held on April […]
Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Mission breaks record for number of Easter meals served
Since last Monday, the Mission has served 10,084 special Easter meals to its clients, enlisting two trucks to distribute the food.
Read MoreCTV News Ottawa: Ottawa Mission adds food truck to help deliver meals during Easter long weekend
Not everyone can afford a hot Easter meal this weekend. The Ottawa Mission says the demand and need for food is greater than ever in the community. The shelter has […]
Read MoreOttawa Mission graduates first class of Food Services students trained exclusively at “Chef Ric’s”
More than 90% of graduating students secure employment in the food services industry Ottawa, ON – Today the first class of Food Services Training Program (FSPT) students trained within “Chef […]
Read MoreThe Ottawa Citizen: Ottawa Mission food program in former Rideau Bakery launches first grads
When Forough AliKarami arrived in Ottawa from Iran last July, she started casting around for a volunteer job. “I had free time and I was wondering what I would do […]
Read MoreInvesting in Community: Recognizing Connor, Clark & Lunn
The Ottawa Mission is known as the city’s largest housing and homelessness service provider. But behind the meals being served and the housing applications being sent, there are very dedicated […]
Read MoreGiving to Support Those in Need
Help The Ottawa Mission Serve 10,000 meals this Easter by Donating Frozen Turkeys and Produce Ottawa, ON – As we head into spring after a long winter, planning is underway […]
Read MoreStatement on Occupation of Downtown Ottawa
On February 6, the City of Ottawa declared a State of Emergency in response to the continuing occupation of the downtown core and numerous untoward and dangerous incidents associated with […]
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