It’s time for the 41st Annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Holiday Food Drive!

Currently, over one in four households in Ottawa struggles to afford enough to eat and can be challenged even more at this time of year. OC Transpo’s food drive is a cherished tradition that brings our community together in support of Ottawa’s food banks.

Over the years, this event has become one of the most important single-day food drives in our community, contributing more than three million pounds of food and tens of thousands of dollars. Last year alone, we collected over 81,000 pounds of non-perishable food items and raised $25,500 in donations!

How to get involved

Drop off non-perishable food items at the following OC Transpo and City of Ottawa facilities:

OC Transpo Facilities

• 1500 St-Laurent Boulevard - OC Transpo Administrative Building

• 875 Belfast Road - TOCC and SCU

• 899 Belfast Road - FM and Stores

• 925 Belfast Road - Customer Service and CCR Unit

• All garages - St. Laurent, Indy, Pinecrest, Merivale and Colonnade

City of Ottawa Facilities

• 101 Centrepointe Drive - Ben Franklin Place

• 100 Constellation Crescent - Mary Pitt Centre

• 110 Laurier Avenue West - City Hall

• 2799 Swansea Crescent - City of Ottawa Public Works Garage

• 1490 Youville Drive - Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Centre