The Green Thumb Community Garden enjoyed another successful growing season in 2026, bringing together volunteers, residents, community partners such as St Helen’s Anglican Church to grow fresh produce, build connections, and support the local food bank. From spring planning to summer harvests, the garden continued to demonstrate the power of community collaboration and sustainable food production. Read more.

Our community came together on Saturday for the 13th Annual Fill the Boat, hosted by Real Canadian Superstore Orléans. With support from their staff, the Ottawa Police Service, OCCRC staff and volunteers, and generous community members, we raised $486 and collected 267 boxes of food and essentials for the OCCRC Food Bank. Thank you to everyone who contributed their time,

The Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre is pleased to host FoodWise, a workshop presented by Foodsharing Ottawa. This interactive session will explore practical strategies to help participants reduce food waste, save money, and make the most of the food they buy. Topics include understanding food labels, extending food shelf life through proper storage and freezing, creating meals with ingredients already on