Food Assistance
Weekly food kits, fresh produce and culturally appropriate groceries for families in need.
Ontario · Québec · Canada
Building Hope. Strengthening Communities.
Helping newcomers, vulnerable individuals, and families build a better future across Ontario and Quebec.
12,400+
Families supported
350+
Active volunteers
48,000
Food kits distributed
20+
Years of service
Who we are
OHJD is a registered nonprofit that assists new immigrants arriving in Canada, refugees and asylum seekers, low-income families, children and youth, seniors, homeless individuals, people experiencing financial hardship, individuals requiring emergency assistance and the most vulnerable people in our communities. Our services include food, clothing and furniture assistance, school supplies, emergency financial assistance, settlement services, housing assistance, employment guidance, community integration, educational programs, youth development, community events, volunteer opportunities, donation programs and partnerships with community organizations.
Direct aid
Community
Transparency
98%
of donations go directly to programs
Our programs
Practical support at every step of the journey.
Clothing Assistance
Winter coats, boots and everyday clothing for children, adults and seniors.
Furniture Assistance
Beds, tables and essential furniture so a new apartment becomes a home.
School Supply Program
Backpacks and supplies delivered every August so no child starts the year behind.
Settlement Services
Help with documents, schools, health cards and navigating life in a new country.
Employment Support
Résumé coaching, interview preparation and connections to local employers.
Who we help
- New immigrants
- Refugees and asylum seekers
- Low-income families
- Children and youth
- Seniors
- Homeless individuals
- People facing financial hardship
- Individuals needing emergency help
Latest news
Program
Back-to-school drive reaches 800 students
Our summer campaign delivered backpacks and supplies to families in Ottawa, Gatineau and Montreal.
Partnership
New settlement partnership in Eastern Ontario
OHJD joins a regional network to shorten wait times for newcomer families.
Impact
Winter relief: 1,200 coats distributed
Thanks to donors and volunteers, no family on our list went through winter without warm clothing.
Upcoming events
12Sep
Community Welcome Day
Ottawa, ON
Services fair, free meals and family activities for newcomers.
4Oct
Employment Workshop
Gatineau, QC
Résumé clinic and mock interviews with local employers.
22Nov
Winter Coat Drive
Montreal, QC
Drop off coats and boots, or volunteer at the sorting centre.
Voices from our community
“When we arrived with two children and no furniture, OHJD gave us beds and a warm welcome. They treated us like family.”
“The employment workshop helped me rewrite my résumé. Three weeks later I signed my first Canadian contract.”
“Volunteering here changed how I see my own city. Every Saturday we pack kits and hear real stories.”
Our partners
Croix-Rouge canadienne
Centraide / United Way
Ville d'Ottawa
Fondation franco-ontarienne
Banque alimentaire régionale
Conseil scolaire catholique
Your support changes lives
Every gift, every hour of volunteering and every partnership helps a family in Ontario or Quebec move forward.