- Provide more than 2,200 healthy grocery food boxes per month.
- Provide between 350 and 500 healthy meals per day.
- Promote healthy happy babies by providing baby food, formula, and diapers.
- Provide gently used or new clothing, shoes, and household supplies.
- Enable community members to communicate with loved ones, search for jobs and training opportunities through access to free Internet, computers, and printing.
- Provide needed back-to-school supplies and shoes.
- Assist newcomers to get settled.
- Relieve loneliness and isolation.
- 1475 Caldwell Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Z 5L6
• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm• MEALS: breakfast served 8:00am to 9:30am – lunch served 1:00pm to 2:30pm – closed first Friday of the month. • FOOD BANK at 6 Epworth: Tue. Wed. Fri. 9 am to 11:30 am, 1 pm to 4 pm. Closed first Friday afternoon of the month.• FOOD BANK at 1475 Caldwell Ave: Thursdays 9:30 am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 2:30pm • HIDDEN GEMS BOUTIQUE: Mondays and Tuesdays, 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 3pm • DROP-IN CENTRE: Mon. to Fri., 8:00am to 3:00pm – closed the first Friday of the month • COMPUTER CAFÉ: Mon. to Wed. 8:30am to 3:00pm
Noe Ligot (L) and Maurice Courchesne (R).
Taken from an article in the Stittsville Central, December 3, 2025.
Taken from an article in the Stittsville Central, December 3, 2025.
After almost 26 years of building strong food rescue connections with countless organizations in the City of Ottawa, we are saddened to say au revoir to Maurice Courchesne who officially retired on January 9th, 2026.
We would like to thank and acknowledge Maurice for his outstanding service and his immense contribution to our mission. For over a quarter-century, Maurice has been a pillar of our operations. His impact is immeasurable, characterized by a unique blend of tireless work, genuine French Canadian charm, and an unwavering commitment to the people we serve. While he is a humble man who avoids the spotlight, his influence on our organizational culture and our reputation within the City of Ottawa is a significant part of his legacy.
Mailing Address
Please note that our mailing address is now 1475 Caldwell Avenue, Ottawa ON K1Z 5L6
The Caldwell Family Centre plays a critical role in supporting residents of Ottawa who are impacted by poverty. In collaboration with partners, we strive to meet clients’ needs in a wide variety of areas, including food security, social engagement, child and youth programming and vocational support.
Recognized as one of the BEST Volunteer Groups in Ottawa
The Caldwell Family Centre would like to thank the Congregation of St. Paul's United Church in Carp Ontario whose members have made a very generous cash donation as well as food and clothing as part of a 2024 Lenten Project.
I want to work to support myself and my children. With the high cost of day-care and other living expenses, I needed to reach out to the Caldwell Family Centre Food Bank and Clothing Depot for help. Thanks to the generosity of people like you, my boys and I were able to move away from a fast-food diet and obtain healthy food I can cook.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about the caring staff at the Family Centre who helped me with my resume, job search, and completing online forms. The time and care they take to help people navigate the different systems to find suitable housing, apply for benefits, or assist with a job search is incredible.
My spirits were lifted by the kindness and support I received at the Family Centre. We were able to make it through some pretty tough times. Once we are fully on our feet in our new country it is our intent to give back however we can.
I must make some really difficult decisions for my two teens and choose between food for the family or diapers for the baby. I eat my breakfasts and lunches at the Family Centre to ensure there will be food at home for the kids. And I visit the Baby Depot at the Family Centre for baby food and diapers to help me make it to the end of each month.
I am so grateful for the staff at the Family Centre who provided us with food, my daughters with school supplies, and found warm clothing for us at the Clothing Depot.
The family centre has helped me and my family for so many years. We wouldn’t be here without them.
The Computer program got me to speak to my family from home, I haven’t been able to speak to them since last year because I have no Internet.
Caldwell Family Centre does a great job at keeping us fed and full.
The family centre always supports us, and our needs.
Thank you so much for super last night. It was a tasty treat. The fruit is fantastic with bright, cheery bananas and perfect pears. My Favourite. I’ve put the chocolate in the freezer – they last longer if I just nibble it. Again, thanks to the community of lovely volunteers it took to provide this gift. I was feeling sad today. Suddenly I’m not anymore. That’s the real gift.
For People – With People.
Since 1986 people like you have helped us reduce the impact of poverty in Ottawa. Your help is still needed to:
Land acknowledgement:
The Caldwell Family Centre acknowledges the Algonquin nation whose traditional and unceded territory the Family Centre is located. The Algonquin peoples have lived on this land since time immemorial. We are grateful to have the Family Centre in this territory.
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