Food is the foundation of our physical, mental, and social well-being. Yet, despite it being one of the most basic human rights, 1 in 7 households in Ottawa struggles to access sufficient nutritious food, according to Ottawa Public Health.
When you donate to the Access-to-Food Fund, you join a dedicated community of people and organizations in ensuring equitable access to healthy and nutritious food for all households in Ottawa. Your donation will help to build strength and resilience in the community to respond to food insecurity in Ottawa.
Your support will help to:
- Strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of the food sector’s response to food insecurity.
- Develop and implement a food-systems strategy that addresses the physical and economic barriers to accessing nutritious food.
- Facilitate coordination and collaboration across all sectors to find sustainable solutions to the systemic causes of food insecurity.
Learn more about the local food system with data from Ottawa Insights