Ottawa Food Bank's Annual General Meeting

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, attended the Ottawa Food Bank's annual general meeting where he delivered a keynote address to member agency representatives, board of directors, staff and volunteers. The event took place on January 17, 2011.

Tue, 01/18/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0010-002

His Excellency spoke on the importance of pursuing volunteer and philanthropic initiatives to better support families and children in need. The Ottawa Food Bank is the Ottawa Region’s central emergency food assistance organization. Through its 140 member agencies, the Ottawa Food Bank helps 43 000 individuals per month, 37 per cent of whom are children.

Tue, 01/18/2011 - 12:00 Sgt Serge Gouin, Rideau Hall GG2011-0010-001