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Where to find a free meal in Ottawa this Christmas
Several Ottawa charities and non-profits continue to offer free meals during the holiday season this year, despite the pandemic.
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Posted: Dec 24, 2020 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: December 24, 2020
Several groups in Ottawa are offering hot turkey dinners along with to-go options this year, despite the pandemic. (Shutterstock)
Several Ottawa charities and non-profits are still offering free meals during the holiday season this year, despite the pandemic.
While COVID-19 restrictions have changed many aspects of their services, they re still offering to-go hot meals, food hampers and even some in-person get-togethers.
OTTAWA Several Ottawa charities are serving free meals on Christmas Day. And while their usual sit-down dinners can t happen, they re still stepping up to help feed those in need. Here are a few places people in need can go for a free meal on Friday.
Parkdale United Church (429 Parkdale Ave.) with the Carleton Tavern The Carleton Tavern s annual Christmas meal has been a cherished tradition for two decades. Last year they served nearly 1,100 Christmas dinners. They can t do their usual sit-down dinner this year, so they have moved opreations to nearby Parkdale United Church, where they re handing out takeout meals between 1 and 3 p.m. They are also doing free delivery in the area, but orders had to be placed by Dec. 20. There is a GoFundMe for those wishing to contribute.