Giving Is Nourishing!
Christmas is a season filled with light, music, abundance, and joyful reunions. But for many people in our region, this festive time can also be a painful reminder of loneliness and daily hardships. That’s why Moisson Outaouais and its food assistance organizations mobilize to offer those who need it most a warm meal and a moment of respite.
Even in the midst of this festive excitement, some realities remain unseen.
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And behind these often unseen realities are people like Marc. His story reflects what so many individuals in the Outaouais are experiencing.
Marc is 58 years old. Every evening, he walks into an apartment filled with silence. At first glance, everything seems normal: he goes to work, pays his rent, greets his neighbors. But once the door closes, the darkness takes over.
His fridge is almost empty and his meals have become scarce. Some nights, he has to make do with a piece of bread. The Christmas lights he sees through the window only deepen the contrast with his empty plate.
One evening, his neighbor — a volunteer at the local soup kitchen — notices the quiet emptiness on his face and invites him to a special holiday meal.
Hesitantly, Marc steps into the community hall. The comforting smell of a warm meal welcomes him. For the first time in a long while, he feels surrounded — and a sense of dignity returns.
“That night, I didn’t just find a warm meal… I found a bit of humanity again.” — Marc
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3,000 Christmas meal boxes distributed through our affiliated food assistance organizations
94, 036 food support requests responded to every month
1,8 million kg of food
distributed during this past year
Impact of Your Contribution
1. Fulfill an Essential Need
Eating is not a luxury – it’s a necessity. For someone in need, each food basket represents immediate relief and the assurance of adequate nutrition
2. Reducing isolation
For those who live alone, soup kitchens become places filled with warmth and human connection. During the holidays, sharing a hot meal restores a sense of belonging, fosters encounters, and strengthens community ties.
3. Upholding Social Justice
Access to food is a fundamental right. In shelters, a warm meal provides more than just nourishment – it offers safety, comfort, and the foundation to rebuild broken lives.
4. Supporting families in a time of need
Winter hits low-income families the hardest. Family resource centers then become beacons of hope, supporting parents and guiding them toward valuable resources such as cooking workshops, educational support, and tools for a brighter future.
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