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!

Our Food Donors

Foodsharing Ottawa has partnered with a wide range of businesses across Ottawa who generously donate their surplus or unwanted food.

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Some of the donors we work with

Food Recipients

We donate food to charities and not-for-profit organizations in Ottawa, who re-distribute it to those in need.

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Some of the organizations we donate to

Share it - Don't toss it!

In addition to donating rescued food, Foodsharing Ottawa promotes smarter ways to reduce food waste.

Our Facebook group Share it - don't toss it! provides a platform for individuals and businesses in Ottawa to share food they don’t want to throw away.

Our campaigns and educational events focus on food-saving practices at home, such as food preservation, understanding sellby dates and smart food shopping.

Meet the Team

Board of Directors..

Wendy Leung
Executive Director, Foodsharing Ottawa

Brandie Lekovic
Advisor to the Board of Directors

Daphne Wahnon
Chair, Board of Directors

Ginette Brazeau
Vice Chair, Board of Directors

Dennis Jarvis
Board Secretary

Helene Halpin
Board of Directors

Jean Peng
Youth Representative, Board of Directors

Rufus Udechukwu
Treasurer, Board of Directors

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.

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