Have you ever gone hungry because you didn’t have enough money to buy food?

Have you ever imagined how you would feel if you didn’t have the means to access the food your body needed?

Have you ever considered the systemic inequality of food insecurity?

Do you value the power of good food and its link to the social determinants of health?

The right to food is a fundamental human right.

Welcome to Parkdale Food Centre. Challenging food insecurity is at the forefront of our work. 

Our vision is an Ottawa where everyone has the means and opportunity to live a healthy, connected, and fulfilling life. 

Parkdale Food Centre is a registered not-for-profit charity staffed by a small team of dedicated staff, supported by a large base of energetic volunteers and a network of community partners.

PFC’s mission is to build healthier, more connected Neighbours and neighbourhoods through good food, innovative community partnerships, and by challenging inequalities in order to create lasting impacts.

Co-located in the Somerset West Community Health Centre, the Parkdale Food Centre has become an inclusive community hub providing broad services and support to our neighbours in a welcoming supportive environment.

In addition to a food bank that provides healthy food to thousands of households each month, PFC regular programming includes cooking workshops, social justice workshops for schools, city-wide food recovery coordination, entrepreneurial training for youth, and our newest No Cost Grocery Store Program: Mino'Weesini.