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Food for Life: Addressing the Food Insecurity Gap

  • St. Mark’s Anglican Church 1606 Fisher Avenue Ottawa, ON, K2C 1X6 Canada (map)

The Ottawa Horticultural Society (OHS) invites you to an important in-person panel discussion focused on food insecurity in our city. With over 1 in 4 households in Ottawa currently struggling to access enough food, this event brings together community leaders and experts to discuss how horticulture and local action can help bridge the gap. You will hear from a diverse panel, including representatives from the Ottawa Mission, the Ottawa Food Bank, and local community growers, about the work being done to support our region.

  • Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026

  • Time: 7:30 pm

  • Location: St. Mark’s Anglican Church, 1606 Fisher Ave., Ottawa

  • RSVP: ottawahort.org

Panelists include:

  • Peter Tilley: CEO, Ottawa Mission

  • Nelson Coyle: Healthful Food Working Group

  • Carla De Ciccio: Director of Marketing, Growcer

  • Tom Robson: Ottawa Food Bank Community Harvest Farm Coordinator

  • Cecilia Lee: OHS Community Impact Program

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