At the Ottawa Food Bank we recognize that food is often what brings people to the door. When they come to a food bank we need to connect them with other resources and supports in the community that help them move out of poverty. We have set up programs with wraparound supports, with our agencies right across the city. These agencies are about getting people access to employment, language skills, child care, whatever it may be; and often what we are seeing right now are health care and mental health supports. Food banks are truly becoming community-based organizations. We see them as part of the solution to help move people out of poverty.
On May 18th, 2023. See this statement in context.