August 21, 2019Food
Green Beans
Green beans are easily available in Ontario fresh, canned or frozen. They have a crisp, fresh taste and are a good source of vitamins A, C, K and fibre.
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August 21, 2019Food
Spinach
Spinach is a dark, leafy green that can be eaten raw or cooked. Fresh, frozen or canned spinach is packed with nutrients and excellent sources of Vitamin A, C, K and Folate.
View Blog PostAugust 9, 2019Stories
Wendi Campbell: My First Food Drive
People have been doing things to support the less fortunate in our communities for hundreds of years – churches have hosted dinners, neighbours have delivered food baskets, poor houses were opened in the dark ages to curtail rioting in the streets, governments found short term solutions that worked for some while many more struggled.
View Blog PostAugust 8, 2019Stories
Local Entrepreneur Reflects Back on How The Food Bank Helped Her Family
When you walk into Artline Salon, you can see immediately that it is a successful business run by a young and talented entrepreneur. Lina was 14 when her family emigrated from Iraq to settle in Canada. She struggled to learn English, learn about their new home’s culture, and how to belong.
View Blog PostJuly 29, 2019Awareness
The Food Bank Awarded “Capacity Building Grant”
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region was awarded a 2018 Capacity Building Grant from Feed Ontario and Whole Food Markets. The grant provides food banks in Ontario with funding to grow their capacity to accept, store and distribute fresh food to adults and children living with hunger.
View Blog PostJuly 10, 2019Agencies
Woolwich Community Services Offers Helping Hand to Thousands
Driving through the countryside, it can be difficult to imagine that people living on green fields, land and farms may be struggling to put food on the table. But the reality is hunger can impact anyone, anywhere, at any time.
View Blog PostJuly 4, 2019Awareness
Emergency Hamper Programs Lend Helping Hand
Food is a basic human right but 1 in 20 households in Waterloo Region currently lack steady access to the nutritious food needed to live a healthy life. The reality is hunger can happen to anyone; anywhere at any time and finances don’t always meet the basic needs.
View Blog PostJuly 2, 2019In the Community
In the Community: Tony Johal Real Estate
Not only is Tony Johal a hard-working family man but he is also an active community member who is passionate about giving back.
View Blog PostJune 26, 2019Awareness
Fresh Approaches Food Centre Makes a Big Impact
This week marks one year since the grand opening of the Fresh Approaches Food Centre - our on-site food processing facility.
View Blog PostJune 25, 2019Media Releases
Food Bank Campaign Aims to Restock Dwindling Inventory
As many people get ready to celebrate the first long weekend of the summer, we are asking Waterloo Region to think about neighbours in need.
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