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Lionhearts Ottawa

15X What?

At Lionhearts, a dollar goes a long way.

For every dollar you give, it helps deliver at least $15 worth of food and essential goods to people in our communities who need them.

That means

More meals.

More essentials.

More dignity for our neighbours.

HOW IS THAT EVEN POSSIBLE?

Lionhearts exists to make good things go further.

We partner with farmers, suppliers, manufacturers, grocers and restaurants to rescue food and household goods that would otherwise be wasted. Those everyday essentials are then sorted, stored, prepared, and delivered through our warehouses, kitchens, trucks, and community partners.

Because of how Lionhearts operates, your gift goes further than covering costs. It helps unlock food and supplies that already exist - goods our partners trust us to recover, handle, and deliver well.

Over time, that trust has grown. Many of our partners now call Lionhearts first when they have surplus to share, because they know it will be stewarded carefully and reach people who need it.

Here's the simple truth: The more support we receive, the more we can unlock.

  • More donations mean more deliveries reaching our communities.
  • More hands sorting and preparing food.
  • More capacity to say yes when a partner calls.

That's how one dollar does more than help once - it opens the door to at least $15 worth of real, tangible support in our communities.

WHAT THIS LOOKS LIKE ON THE GROUND

It looks like:

  • Nutritious meals prepared and shared through community programs.
  • Food cupboards and shelters stocked with quality food and essentials.
  • Families able to stretch limited budgets further.
  • People experiencing homelessness welcomed with dignity.
  • Local agencies supported so they can serve more people, more often.

This work happens every day in Kingston, Ottawa, and London, alongside dozens of community partners.

WHY IT MATTERS

 

$643,881

in 2024 donations helped
to deliver:

 

$10.3M

worth of food and essential goods across our communities.

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

Lionhearts exists to help meet these needs by stewarding resources wisely and making sure support reaches people where it's needed most. When you give, you're not just helping today. You're strengthening the network that supports our neighbours tomorrow.

PARTNER WITH US

When you support Lionhearts, your gift helps turn $1 into at least $15 of real community impact — food shared, essentials delivered, and dignity restored. 

You can give once.

You can give monthly.

You can partner with us as a business. However you choose to give, your support helps us care for our neighbours in practical, meaningful ways.

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