About Us

Foodsharing Ottawa was founded in 2015. Our mission is to reduce the amount of food that gets thrown away locally by providing and promoting alternative uses. We provide surplus food rescue service to local businesses such as grocery stores and restaurants, and donate the food back to the community where it is needed. Through this work we are helping to reduce the environmental impact of food waste and addressing food insecurity in our community. Foodsharing Ottawa acknowledges that we operate on the unceded traditional territory of the Anishinabe Algonquin Nation, including the city of Ottawa. We respect and honour all Indigenous Peoples across this land and strive to support our community while fostering connections. Foodsharing Ottawa was awarded Ottawa Awards Humanitarian Initiative of the Year in 2023 and 2024!

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.

Volunteers

Our awesome volunteers come from all over the city and support Foodsharing Ottawa in a variety of ways, from food rescue to social media.