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Welcome, Friend

Collectively, we believe that:

  1. Food is a basic human right, and is fundamental to physical, mental, and emotional health.
  2. Everyone, regardless of their economic means, age, gender, abilities, or ethnicity, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
  3. A physically and emotionally safe environment is key to building strong communities.
  4. Positive social change happens one person at a time.
  5. Partnerships create strong communities.
  6. It is our responsibility to challenge inequalities and raise awareness.
  7. Creativity and innovation are to be encouraged and embraced.
  8. Engaged staff and volunteers are vital to our success
  9. Being a leader, and encouraging leadership in others, will create momentum and growth.

Volunteer Opportunities

Most of our regular shifts are Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 2 pm, as well as Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4-6pm. You may be involved in helping with any of the following activities:

  • Unloading deliveries
  • Sorting and packaging food
  • Shopping with Neighbours
  • Assisting in the kitchen
  • Welcoming Neighbours to our Community Meals and Grocery Programs

After hours, many volunteers participate in fundraising and community events.

To get involved as a volunteer, all you need to do is attend one of our Orientation sessions, and you will be good to go! We typically run a general orientation every two months, and a youth orientation once a month during the school year.

For more information about volunteering with us, please email Geof at volunteer@parkdalefoodcentre.org

Orientation - Youth Edition

Our next volunteer orientation for Youth (age 14-29) is on Thursday, May 21st, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm. 

The orientation will take place at our Grocery Program (Mino’Weesini), 5 Hamilton Ave N. Click the RSVP button below to reserve your spot!

Not a youth? Keep scrolling!

RSVP - Youth Session - May 21

Orientation - All Ages Session

Our next general orientation will take place on Wednesday June 24th, from 3pm to 5pm, at 30 Rosemount – all ages above 14 years of age are welcome! Click the RSVP button below to reserve your spot at the June session!

RSVP - All Ages Session - June 24

Host an Event or Fundraiser

Parkdale Food Centre only gets a small amount of funding from the City of Ottawa. To be able to share healthy food, warm meals, and support to all Neighbours, we love collaboration and support from people just like you and organizations just like yours.

One of the best ways to help is to organize an event on our behalf. This not only raises support but also raises awareness of food security needs in Ottawa.