St. Joe’s Supper Table was established by Fr. Fred Magee, OMI in 1978. Fr. Fred lived in the rectory that now houses the St. Joe’s Supper Table. He noticed the growing problem of food insecurity and tried to do his part, in a very modest way, by preparing fresh sandwiches for anyone who came to the door of the rectory. As word spread in Ottawa of Fr. Fred’s outreach, parishioners from St. Joseph’s Parish joined him and the sandwich service evolved into a full, hot dinner offered on weekdays.

Our mission is to feed the hungry who come to our doors. As a low-barrier community meal service and food bank, we are dedicated to serving anyone who comes in need of food — for both the body and the soul. At the heart of our organization is our desire to nourish those most in need, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, religion and age, cultural background and life experiences. Embracing this diversity only enhances our organizational culture and creates an empowerment that helps foster good health and social well-being.