Lionhearts.ca

Ottawa

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

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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.

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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

$13.6m
Approximate dollar value of food and essential goods delivered in 2025 by Lionhearts.
259,493
Kilometres driven by our fleet in 2025.

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Ever Wonder What Lionhearts Does?

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It’s a question we get from time to time. What exactly does Lionhearts do? The short answer is: quite a bit! What started in Kingston in 2014 with 800 pounds of rescued strawberries has grown into an organization serving communities in Kingston, Ottawa and London. Along the way, thousands of volunteers, donors, businesses and community partners

A Lionhearts Story

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From 800 pounds of strawberries to three cities, the Kingston Whig-Standard takes a look at where Lionhearts started and how far we've come. Read the full Kingston Whig-Standard feature here: The Lionhearts story: a little bit of rock ’n’ roll, a lot of giving back Sometimes you get so busy doing the work that you don't stop to look back at how

CNOY 2026 is fast approaching!

Coldest Night of the Year, or CNOY, is an international family-friendly fundraiser and walk, supporting charities like ours
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The New Year is underway, and that means the countdown to Coldest Night of the Year is heating up! Coldest Night of the Year, or CNOY, is an international family-friendly fundraiser and walk, supporting charities like ours. On Saturday, February 28, we’ll be walking up to 5 kilometres to support those experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness

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$900,862 in donations helped deliver over $13.6 million in support. 

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Testimonials

Sylvie Mekoulou École élémentaire Catholique Roger-Saint-Denis
Your donations were greatly appreciated, not only by the families who received them, but also by all staff members who were touched by this wonderful act of kindness and generosity. We thank you wholeheartedly for your support.
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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Why it Matters

  • The need in our communities continues to grow.
  • Food insecurity is rising.
  • Stable housing is becoming harder to find.
  • Frontline organizations are being asked to do more with fewer resources.

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