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Emergency Food Cupboard

Sandy Hill Community Health Centre

Emergency food, now packed as a basket, mainly for Sandy Hill but open to all Ottawa residents age 16+, about once every 30 days. Come to the main door.

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — food bank pickup

As published: Mon-Fri 8 am-5 pm

Address
221 Nelson St, Ottawa
Area
Sandy Hill
Appointment
Not needed
Referral
Not needed
Eligibility
Age 16 and older
Area served
Mainly Sandy Hill, open to all Ottawa
Cost
free
Languages
en, fr
Accessibility
Fully accessible

Hours change, especially on holidays and in summer. Call before you travel if you can.

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