PARKDALE FOOD CENTRE

Vision
At the Parkdale Food Centre, we believe in an Ottawa where everyone has the means and opportunity to live a healthy, connected, and fulfilling life.

Mission
To build healthier, more connected Neighbours and neighbourhoods through good food, innovative community partnerships, and by challenging inequalities in order to create lasting impacts.

Values
Nutritious, wholesome food is a basic human right, and is fundamental to building positive physical, mental, and emotional health.
Everyone, regardless of their economic means, age, gender, abilities, or ethnicity, deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.
A physically and emotionally safe environment is key to building strong communities.
Positive social change happens one person at a time.
Partnerships create strong communities.
It is our responsibility to challenge inequalities and raise awareness.
Creativity and innovation are to be encouraged and embraced.
Engaged staff and volunteers are vital to our success
Being a leader, and encouraging leadership in others, will create momentum and growth.