Resources to Grow Local Food in your/community How to Buy Local Food How to Find Local Food Across Ontario Why $10 on local food can literally transform our city 1 – Resources to Grow Local Food in your yard/community Grow Your Own! Plant a bit of food this summer It’s not too late to plant…
Did you know the Ottawa Food Bank and the network of food programs accept fresh produce? It’s true! If you grow produce, have a community garden nearby, or know someone with a green thumb who grew a little extra, please consider donating these fresh and local goods to the Ottawa Food Bank or your local…
Meals on Wheels Ottawa are working diligently to ensure the continuity of their service to provide nutritious meals and a caring contact to seniors and adults with disabilities to help them remain healthy and independent in their own homes. With the ongoing pandemic, their support service has become even more essential for their clients, many who live alone and have become more isolated…
Self isolating? Meals on Wheels Ottawa delivers nutritious and affordable bulk frozen meals to seniors and adults with disabilities across Ottawa. They offer flexible short term or ongoing meal service (no contracts); accommodation to many dietary needs; a caring contact by friendly volunteers trained to deliver meals following health & safety protocols; and peace of mind…
By Rebecca Last and Tom Marcantonio Now is a great time to start growing your own food. You will need: seeds, soil, ground or a container to plant in, sun and water. You can start most veggies indoors now, and move them outside when the weather is warmer. Seeds are available from hardware stores, or…
A Human Needs Task Force has been struck as part of the City’s Emergency Management Plan and emergency response to COVID-19, ensuring we are responsive to the emerging needs of the community. Information is also located online and resources will continue to be updated. The task force is currently focused on service coordination for immediate,…