The Britannia Woods Community House uses Ottawa Food Bank donations for meals it brings to Dr. F.J. McDonald Catholic School. In addition to learning farming, the interns get kitchen training and meal prep skills at the Parkdale Food Centre, using food from the food bank. They serve breakfast and a hot lunch using food from the food bank, and host regular cooking and baking classes. Gemma Starlight describes how she uses The Well's drop-in program for women, which relies on Ottawa Food Bank donations. 0:49Heron Emergency Food CentreFrom Tuesday to Friday, the Heron Emergency Food Centre on Heron Road uses food bank donations to give people in need in south Ottawa access to a three-day emergency supply of food.

Source: CBC News December 13, 2018 09:00 UTC