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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Food brings people together in different ways. It can drive social change, bridge cultures, create conversations and build communities. At Ray of Hope – a local organization providing life-changing care and services for those struggling with crime, addiction or homelessness – food plays an important role.
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.
July 1 to September 1, 2018Food Bank
The Food Bank depends on food drives to raise non-perishable food to pair with fresh and frozen food donated by industry partners.
View Event DetailsJuly 12 to August 30, 2018Community
Enjoy movies under the stars with your friends and family in Waterloo Park this summer.
View Event DetailsAugust 1, 2018Stories
The family of six visited The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to sort food, tour the facilities and learn more about the impact we have on the community, as part of Catelli Pasta’s #FeedtheHope campaign.
View Blog PostJuly 20, 2018Stories
I recently had the chance to join my co-worker on his daily delivery route to distribute food orders to four of our agency partners. And what an eye opening experience it was.
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.
