Welcome, Neighbour

December 20th, 2021
Effective immediately,
These last 2 years have required the Parkdale Food Centre to always re-imagine, re-jig and re-deliver our programming- we are no stranger to ‘the pivot’ and chances are, since you have remained part of our supportive community you aren’t either.

The current COVID-19 realities are changing rapidly and with rising case counts, we are worried. It is out of an abundance of caution and with heavy hearts, that pivot we must once more.

Effective immediately, all in-person programming will be adjusted to ensure all of our Neighbours remain healthy and safe. This announcement includes: Ottawa Cares delivery drivers and Volunteers at both Mino’weesini & 30 Rosemount Avenue.

🍎 Coffee & Conversation will be outdoors at the Hintonburg Community Centre (Wednesday’s from 9am-10am)
🍎 Fresh Eats Fridays will also be outdoors at the Hintonburg Community Cente. (Friday’s from 1pm-2pm)
🍎 Mino’Weesini will be giving food stapes and gift cards to existing Mino’Weesini Neighbours.
🍎At this time – we will not be accepting any new form orders until further notice.
🍎 If you need food, please join us for our meal & market on Fridays.

Additionally, we want all of you to know, that our dedicated staff are working around the clock to ensure Neighbours have access to all that they need this December.

We appreciate your understanding.

We are grateful for all of your time, kindness and support, we couldn’t do it without you.

Stay safe & stay kind,

The PFC Team ox

 

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Our Grocery Store Program is now located at Mino’Weesini at 5 Hamilton Ave North. Food donations and pickups will no longer be at the Parkdale Food Centre. If you need food please call and visit Mino’Weesini at 613-722-8019.

 

 

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Join us on Wednesdays from 9-10AM for coffee, treats & chats.

Following Coffee & Conversations, Stick around for Chair Yoga by Warrior Yoga. No equipment or experience is necessary.
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To keep our Neighbours safe, we will continue to accept donations from our good food list and toiletries. We encourage donations to be dropped off Monday to Thursday between 9AM and 4PM.
 
Please drop off in our donation bin outside and ring our doorbell to let us know you have dropped off items.
 
Currently Not Accepting: used clothing, kitchen equipment, or used open products or items past their best before date.
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Vision: At the Parkdale Food Centre, we believe in an Ottawa where everyone has the means and opportunity to live a healthy, connected, and fulfilling life.

Mission: To build healthier, more connected Neighbours and neighbourhoods through good food, innovative community partnerships, and by challenging inequalities in order to create lasting impacts.

Values:

  1. Nutritious, wholesome food is a basic human right, and is fundamental to building positive 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.

We are a registered not-for profit charity staffed by a small team of dedicated staff who are supported by a large base of energetic volunteers and a network of community partners who share our vision of building healthier, more connected communities through good food and friendship.

Board
The Board of Directors of the Parkdale Food Centre is composed entirely of volunteers.
Learn more about our Board.

Supporters
The Parkdale Food Centre is very grateful to the many organizations and individuals who support us with food donations and financial contributions.

 

To keep our Neighbours safe, we will continue to accept donations from our good food list, toiletries and egg cartons. We encourage donations to be dropped off Monday to Thursday between 9AM and 4PM.

 
Please drop off in our donation bin outside and ring our doorbell to let us know you have dropped off items.
 
Currently Not Accepting: used clothing, kitchen equipment, or used open products or items past their best before date.

If You Need Food: Please Contact The Following Locations: 

If you need food

Phone us at 613-722-8019 to place an order, or fill out an order form online here to put in an order for you and your family.

There are two options to receive your food:

  1. curbside delivery on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday afternoons,  or,
  2. scheduled pick-up in your own vehicle  on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons

*your order will be packed in boxes and due to the quantity of food, you must have a vehicle, and a confirmed pick-up time with us, in order to pick-up at this time. Please arrive only at your scheduled time and ring the doorbell.

Out of catchment note:

In order to access our food bank from out of our catchment instead of the food bank in your area, you must provide a referral from a doctor, social worker, or other health practitioner BEFORE you place an order.   Included in this letter, we require a note or a confirmation that you have visited your food bank and that it is not accessible or appropriate for your needs. We understand that there are many reasons why this may be the case: for example, diet, accessibility, hours of operation, or the quality/quantity of food available.  You or your doctor/social worker can email your referral directly to socialprescriptions@parkdalefoodcentre.org 

 

If you don’t know the Food bank or Community Food Program in you area, you can search with your address using the Ottawa Foodbank website:: https://www.ottawafoodbank.ca/get-help/ or call the Ottawa Foodbank: 613-745-7001

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Donate

We are more than a food bank. Our work addresses food security through the power of good food and community by providing:

🍎 Accessible, barrier-free options to food
🍎 Adequate, nutritious, and safe food
🍎 Acceptable, culturally appropriate food
🍎 AGENCY – We believe in CHOICE. Our Neighbours choose the food they want & need.

 

If you are food insecure and require support, you shouldn’t have someone else selecting your food for you.
Want to help?
Become a monthly donor today. Your donation will help provide nutritious food to Neighbours in the community. Click here to become a monthly donor today!

 

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Your sharing has an enormous impact on our programs and the support the Parkdale Food Centre is able to lend.

Donations over $20 will receive a tax donation.

Our Charitable Registration Number is: 889365003 RR 0001

To donate click any of the links below: 

 

 

  • By Mail
    • Parkdale Food Centre | 2-30 Rosemount Ave, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1P4.

Donate food: Whenever possible please donate fresh, local, and seasonal items. For suggestions on what to give, please refer to our Good Food list. Kindly drop off Good Food items to Mino’Weesini at 5 Hamilton Ave North.

Food Drives: If you would like to organize a food drive, please contact Meredith Kerr at meredith@parkdalefoodcentre.org or 613-696-5849

Fundraisers: If you are interested in hosting a fundraiser for us, please contact Meredith Kerr at fundraising@parkdalefoodcentre.org or 613-696-5849

Contact Us

Like many of you, many of us are working from home right now, so it may be a bit trickier to reach us. We appreciate your patience and understanding!

To reach The Parkdale Food Centre call us at 613-722-8019 and we’ll get you in touch with the right person. 

To place Food Bank order call 613-722-8019 select your language and then press 0 or 1 

Address 

The Parkdale Food Centre is located at: 

 

Parkdale Food Centre

2-30 Rosemount Ave.

Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1P4

 

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Click here for a full staff list with contact information. 

 

 

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