Ottawa Public Foods - A Community Fridge Program

January 15, 2023
  • GSJ Carolers

    Carolers made a Joyful noise AND delivered WIG care packages to the fridge December 2022


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  • Concept Design

    Carleton University architecture students designed and built the fridge. It was designed and constructed over the spring, summer and early fall of 2022. 

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  • Grand Opening!

    The Fridge officiall opened in October 2022. It's open 24/7!

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  • A Well Stocked Fridge

    Private Individuals donate produce, eggs, pantry staples and more. Commercial Kitchens and Businesses can donate prepared food as well, helping to limit food waste. 

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Located at 415 MacLaren St., Ottawa Public Foods is a Community Fridge Project is similar to others across the country built on a "Take what you need - leave what you can" principle. With both a refrigerator and a pantry shelf section, perishable foods and pantry staples are both welcome for donation!


Read more about the project on their website, donate funds through the GSJ donate button (specify "Ottawa Public Foods"), or follow along the journey on Social media (Facebook or Instagram)

To find out more, contact Marisa Romano, leave a message on Facebook, or the Church Office.


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