New Emergency Food Security Fund direction Passes at City Council
Just Food’s request for adequate funding is responded to:Today, a staff direction introduced by Councillor Rawlson King has been passed at City Council directing staff to explore the creation of a dedicated emergency food security fund. Staff will review the Office of Emergency Management’s framework and present options for establishing a rapid-response funding stream, potentially […]
We’re Hiring!
Are you passionate about transforming local food and farming systems and want to apply your skills to this work? Public Engagement Coordinator Organization: Just FoodPosition Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 35 hours/weekSalary: $50,000 annually + MERCsStart Date: January 2026Location: Ottawa, ON at the Just Food Community Farm (JFCF), 2389 Pepin Ct, Ottawa, ON Days of Work: 4 […]
Delegation to Emergency Preparedness Committee
On Thursday, November 20th, Just Food delegated to the Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee in relation to the need for the City of Ottawa to fund the City’s Emergency Food Security Response Plan. We invite you to watch the delegation, or read the transcript below. My name is Kate Veinot and I am here […]
Fall Farm Fest
Fall Farm Fest 2025 – EVERYONE WELCOME! In partnership with: Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard and the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre Join us this Sunday, September 28th, 2025 from 11am-3pm at the Just Food Community Farm for our 4th annual Fall Farm Fest,located on unceded, unsurrendered Anishinaabe Algonquin Territory. Enjoy live music, wagon ride farm tours, […]
New Farmer Training Sessions
Are you a new and/or aspiring farmer?Are you a landowner with farmland, seeking a farm tenant? يرجى التمرير للأسفل لقراءة هذا النص باللغة العربية، وللتسجيل في سلسلة برنامج المزارع الناشئ المقدمة باللغة العربية. Start-up Farmer Training Series FRENCH SESSION: commence le 19 octobre – NOUVELLES DATES Cette session est offerte en français. Qui : Ouvert aux […]
From Field to Vase: Local Flower Arranging Workshop – August 27th, 2025
Update: This workshop is now SOLD OUT! If you would like to add your name to the waiting list, please send an email to communitygardening@justfood.ca. We will notify you if a spot becomes available. Ready to turn a bundle of beautiful local blooms into your own work of art? Join us on August 27th at […]
Meet the Food Futures Youth Council
Swipe through to read about each member: What have we been up to? City Council Delegation- March 27 https://vimeo.com/1086788177/48279aae22?share=copy This video was presented to the City of Ottawa on March 27th, 2025 during the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee. The Food Futures Youth Council put this video together to urge the City of Ottawa to […]
Join us for SeedLing Saturday! – May 10th, 2025
Mark your calendars! Join us on Saturday, May 10th from 10:00AM – 1:00PM at the Just Food Community Farm for SeedLing Saturday, our much-loved annual event where farmers, gardeners, and community members gather to celebrate the joys of spring and kick off the growing season together! What’s Happening This Year? Seedlings from amazing local vendors, […]
Community Gardening on City Land report has been published
Here is an overview of the main recommendations from City staff: Community is asking for: Plus more!You can read more about the details of all of the collective asks by clicking here. How You Can Take Action This Week: 1) Email your City Councillors – use our template: 2) Sign up to delegate at the […]
Find Farmland
Indigenous Territories Ontario is facing an alarming decrease in active farmland. Ontario Farmland Trust estimates that more than 300 acres of farmland are developed or go out of production each day in this province. Meanwhile, the population continues to grow, bringing new demands for food and farm products. You can be part of the […]
