Lionhearts.ca

Open House

Learn How We Deliver Hope


Join us on Wednesday, April 15, to tour our Ottawa warehouse, learn more about the work we do, and enjoy a delicious complimentary BBQ!

Out of this space, we rescue and redistribute millions of dollars' worth of food and household goods each year to dozens of Ottawa-area frontline charities and agencies. Come and meet our lionhearted staff and volunteers and learn how you can get involved in the fight against hunger and homelessness in our city!

When:  Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (drop in)

Where: 119 Iber Rd. Unit 1, Stittsville, Ontario

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Thank you to our sponsors Starbucks Navan and COBS Bread Stittsville for contributing to this event!


About Us

Lionhearts exists to eradicate hunger and homelessness by restoring hope and dignity in the communities we serve. As a registered charity, we recover surplus food and household goods across Ottawa, London, Kingston, redistributing them at no cost to frontline agencies that support our most vulnerable neighbours.

In the first half of 2025 alone, Lionhearts recovered and redistributed more than $10 million in food and essential goods across these three communities.

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What You Helped Us Do in Six Short months

Imagine: twice as much food redistributed. Twice as many non-profits helped. Twice as many lives changed. 

You can see what we achieved January through June in our 2025 Interim Impact Report - now imagine that, doubled! 

Read The Report


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How we're all connected

March 2026 newsletter
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CNOY 2026 - Thank You!

Over $117,581 has been raised to support our work
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