Lionhearts.ca

Ottawa

At Lionhearts Ottawa, we are driven by a deep desire to see all people living with human dignity.

WE CAN ALL

DELIVER HOPE.

Whether you’re volunteering, providing food or goods, or donating to keep our fleet on the road and our warehouse doors open, you’re a part of our mission to eradicate hunger and homelessness in the communities we serve.

Meet Our Partners

Our Programs

From rescuing food and household goods to operating warming shelters, retraining people to help rebuild their lives, providing low-cost groceries, or any other way we serve, our programs are thoughtfully designed to restore dignity and hope.

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Numbers in Action

$10.3m
Approximate dollar value of food and goods recovered in 2024 by Lionhearts.
213,251
Kilometres driven by our fleet in 2024.

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Counting down to CNOY 2026

The 2026 walk will occur on Saturday, February 28 from 4 - 7 p.m.
by Phil Gaudreau news
Save the date! We're once again walking in Coldest Night of the  Year, raising funds in the fight against hurt, hunger, and homelessness. The 2026 walk will occur on Saturday, February 28 from 4 - 7 p.m. We are once again walking from École secondaire catholique Paul-Desmarais. Interested in volunteering or sponsoring? Email us at ottawa@lionhearts.ca.

On the Move

October 2025 Newsletter
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Have you ever wondered how bears know when to hibernate? Do they just wake up one crisp fall morning and decide, "I'm going back to sleep - see you in March?"   It turns out their bodies pick up on environmental cues like decreasing day length, colder temperatures, and, most significantly, a shortage of food, which triggers physiological

New Beginnings

September 2025 Newsletter
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Author Richie Norton observed that, “Every sunrise begins with new eyes.”   For some of us, we’ve been seeing lots of new sunrises lately as kids transition into back-to-school routines and as the daylight shrinks.   As the seasons begin to shift and we start to think about fall weather, as well as wonderful celebrations like

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Testimonials

Student Food Box Recipient
Lionhearts has a special place in my heart for bridging this gap for families like mine. My children and I love receiving this healthy food box—not only does it help us financially, but it also provides a chance to bond while learning essential cooking skills.
Christine McCullough Tulips and Maple
Tulips and Maple takes pride in all the food we create for our clients. And the food we’re donating to Lionhearts is no different. We appreciate all the hard work that the Lionhearts team puts into the community, and we are so happy to be a small part of it.
Sarah Campbell Ark Aid Street Mission
Lionhearts is a faithful and heartful partner whose commitment to building genuine relationships and delivering impactful support in every community they serve makes us proud to collaborate with them as they expand into London.

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If you believe in our mission and are ready to roll up your sleeves and help our vulnerable neighbours, we have ways you can get involved.

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