Lionhearts.ca

Our Partners.

Supplier Partners

We're privileged to collect food and household goods from dozens of lionhearted organizations across Ontario. These range from large multinational corporations to small family businesses. Whether it's a pallet or a meal, on behalf of those we serve, we appreciate your support! Looking to provide food or goods to Lionhearts in your area, whether on a one-time or ongoing basis? Contact us today.

Our Partners include...

  • Amazon
  • Costco
  • COBS Bread franchisees
  • TD Place
  • Hyatt West Ottawa
  • Real Canadian Superstore

...and many more!


Agency Partners

When we collect food and household goods, we redistribute them to agencies and organizations serving on the frontlines of our communities. We appreciate these organizations doing the heavy lifting to serve our neighbours!

Our Partners include...

  • The Ottawa Mission
  • Shepherds of Good Hope
  • Sit With Me Dog Rescue
  • OCH Foundation
  • First Place Options
  • Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

..and many more!


Donor Partners

There are costs to redistribute food and household goods, and operate our other programming. These costs include staffing, vehicle upkeep, warehouse operations, and more. We're proud to be supported by many monthly donors as well as these organizations which have provided major gifts.

Our Partners include...

  • Government of Canada
  • Starbucks
  • Blue Sea Foundation
  • 2450 Solutions


Volunteers

We couldn't do what we do without the power of volunteers - sorting food, running our markets, driving our vehicles, and much more. We're also appreciative of the service clubs, churches, and other community groups which provide regular, consistent support for our programming.

If you're interested in regularly contributing to our work or visiting us for a 'day of caring', please connect with your local Lionhearts team.

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On the move

October 2025 Newsletter
Newsletter
Have you ever wondered how bears know when to hibernate? Do they just wake up one crisp fall morning and decide, "I'm going back to sleep - see you in March?"   It turns out their bodies pick up on environmental cues like decreasing day length, colder temperatures, and, most significantly, a shortage of food, which triggers physiological

New beginnings

September 2025 Newsletter
Author Richie Norton observed that, “Every sunrise begins with new eyes.”   For some of us, we’ve been seeing lots of new sunrises lately as kids transition into back-to-school routines and as the daylight shrinks.   As the seasons begin to shift and we start to think about fall weather, as well as wonderful celebrations like

Family

August 2025 Newsletter
Newsletter
What does your family name mean?   Depending on your lineage, family names come from many different sources. Medieval Europeans, for instance, adopted surnames based on professions, influencing surnames you’ll hear today like Smith, Skinner, Fletcher, or Baker.   You’ll also see last names based on place of origin – that’s where you