The Community Food Assistance Network provides essential meals, shelter, nutrition outreach, counselling and connection to many other services.
Our fleet of refrigerated trucks, large cooler and freezer make it possible to safely transport and store thousands of pounds of fresh, frozen and non-perishable food.
In 2016, 32,640 individuals were served by the community Food Assistance Network of Waterloo Region.
The Community Food Assistance Network is a system of more than 100 community agencies and food programs, providing food and connection to other vital supports needed by children, seniors, families and individuals–every day. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Cambridge Self Help Food Bank are at the centre of this Network, actively sourcing fresh, frozen and non-perishable food for distribution.
Initiated in the 1980’s by a group of local social service agencies, this incredible food system has grown and evolved with our changing community and food industry to help alleviate food insecurity. It has taken years to construct and been recognized with a national food bank innovation award.
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Addiction treatment, food hampers, appliance repair, community centre programs, summer camp, shelter and supportive housing — these are all services that House of Friendship provides to help everyone in our community belong and thrive.
There are many ways that you can get involved and support hungry neighbours in Waterloo Region from upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Please, support our vision to channel our community’s energy so no one goes hungry.
3 DAYS. 24 COMPANIES. 240 EMPLOYEES 1 GOAL: SO NO ONE GOES HUNGRY IN OUR COMMUNITY
View Event DetailsJune 22 - 22, 2018Community
Join Loblaw as we celebrate #EatTogether Day at our store and share a meal with friends, family and our store colleagues.
View Event DetailsJune 19, 2018Newsletters, Stories
What do summer holidays mean to you? For many of us, it's warm sunny days spent relaxing at the lake or cottage. Others look forward to enjoying a BBQ with family and friends. But for 1 in 20 families in Waterloo Region, summers are not nearly so carefree.
View Blog PostJune 7, 2018Events, Stories, Uncategorized
On Friday, June 8, 2018, staff at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will be going red and showing support for RedDAY, an annual event that raises awareness about the serious risk of heart disease in women and prevention.
View Blog PostThrough community partnerships, we obtain and distribute emergency food from our neighbours for our neighbours.
To channel our community’s energy so no one goes hungry.
