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Hot meal · Youth

Downtown Services & Drop-In

Youth Services Bureau of Ottawa

Drop-in for youth 16 to 20 with a healthy meal, showers, laundry, clothing and a food bank. Open every day including weekends.

Hours

  • Mon–Fri · 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. — drop-in with healthy meal
  • Sat, Sun · 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. — drop-in with healthy meal

As published: Mon-Fri 12-6pm; Sat-Sun 1-6pm

Address
147 Besserer St, Ottawa, ON
Area
Sandy Hill
Appointment
Not needed
Referral
Not needed
Who it’s for
Youth 16-20 (aftercare 21-24)
Eligibility
Youth 16-20 who are unstably housed, living in poverty or on the street
Cost
free

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

Nearby programs

Hot meal · Breakfast

Dining room meals

The Ottawa Mission

35 Waller St, Ottawa, ON

  • Every day · 8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. — breakfast (Listed as year-round; days not itemized)
  • Every day · 11:20 a.m. – 12 p.m. — lunch
  • Every day · 3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. — dinner
No appointment613-234-1144

Hot meal · Breakfast

Centre 454

Belong Ottawa

454 King Edward Ave, Ottawa, ON

  • Every day · 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. — breakfast
  • Every day · 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. — lunch (Wednesday the centre closes at 1pm)
No appointment613-235-4351

Food bank · Groceries

St. Joe's Food Bank

St. Joseph's Parish (Supper Table)

151 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa

  • Thu · 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — food bank pickup (Sandy Hill, 151 Laurier Ave E)
  • Fri · 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. — food bank pickup (Strathcona Heights, 300 Wiggins Pvt, community room at back)
Appointment needed613-233-4095 ext. 252