Centretown Churches Social Action Committee

The Centretown Churches Social Action Committee (CCSAC) is a collective of twenty-two churches in downtown Ottawa. CCSAC has undertaken many initiatives on behalf of people who are socially and economically disadvantaged in our community. Since 1978, CCSAC’s main project has been oversight of the Centretown Emergency Food Centre (CEFC). In addition, CCSAC undertakes targeted community outreach programs to assist people living in Central Ottawa. CCSAC’s mandate also includes advocacy for social justice, especially for issues relating to poverty. 

The Food Centre’s  serves those in need of food in the area of Ottawa  bordered by Wellington Street on the north, Billings Bridge to the south, Lyon Street to the west and Main Street, including Lees Avenue, to the east. Demand for food from people living on social assistance, with disabilities and on low-income jobs has remained throughout the years and, more recently, years, has started to grow again. In particular, the Centre now serves a higher number of children due to the recent increase in amount of subsidized housing available for families in Centretown.

Our Campaigns

We host the annual Walk for the Centre Walkathon every October. Click here for more information.