FOOD BANK
Welcome to the Orléans-Cumberland Food Bank!
We serve individuals, families and households within our designated catchment area, which includes Orleans East, Cumberland, Sarsfield, Vars, Navan and Carlsbad Spring communities.
Not sure if you’re in our area? Please consult this website to find the community food bank that’s closest to you. You can also call 2-1-1 to find out which community food bank serves your neighbourhood.
HOW THE OCCRC FOOD BANK WORKS
Our food bank is a choice model—you select your own food, based on your preferences and household needs. Our goal is to provide respectful, dignified support that works for you.
We do our best to meet specific needs, for example formula and diapers for babies, vegetarian and halal options – although these are always subject to availability.
Eligible households can receive approximately 3 days’ worth of food, once per month.
BUSINESS DAYS & SERVICE HOURS
SEPTEMBER TO MAY
Mondays: 1:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 1:15 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Fridays: 9:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
JUNE TO AUGUST
Mondays: 1:15 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesdays: 1:15 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:15 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Fridays: 9:15 a.m. – 12 p.m.
To make an appointment, please call 613-830-5152 and provide your name and phone number. We’ll follow up with you to confirm your appointment date and time.
Please note: Due to demand and high call volumes, it may take up to 15 business days to return your call. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as we work to assist everyone in our community. Thank you for your patience.
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST VISIT
Your first visit to our food bank may take a little longer. Our intake workers will take time to get to know you, and discuss other ways to support your household. This could include referrals to community partners, based on your needs.
You’ll need to bring:
- identification for each household member:
- for example, a driver’s license, birth certificate, or Canadian citizenship card
- a recent proof of address for each adult (18 yrs +) living in the same household
- for example, a phone bill, electricity bill
- proof of address must be dated within the last two months