November 30, 2020Media Releases
Feed Ontario's Hunger Report is released and the number of employed individuals accessing food assistance in Waterloo Region is on the rise.
View Blog PostNovember 28, 2020Awareness, Stories
People volunteer for a variety of reasons, for many it's a way to stay busy during retirement and an opportunity to give back to the community. And it's fair to say when most people sign up to volunteer; they don't think they'll be helping their community through a pandemic. This is Bill's volunteer profile.
View Blog PostNovember 26, 2020Youth
Join Phil the Food Drive Bag in collecting one most-needed item per day leading up to Christmas in The Food Bank’s Reverse Advent Calendar!
View Blog PostNovember 24, 2020Awareness, Uncategorized
At The Food Bank our commitment to food recovery and ensuring no one goes hungry in our community goes beyond the donations we accept. This years annual spotlight highlights our Fresh Approaches Food Centre.
View Blog PostNovember 22, 2020Media Releases
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Kitchener-Waterloo OktoberfestCares, came together to help those in need through a number of programs supporting the Onkel Hans Food Drive this Thanksgiving season.
View Blog PostNovember 18, 2020Awareness
With many COVID-19 relief programs, such as the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, having come and gone, many people are facing bankruptcy and wondering how they will survive.
View Blog PostNovember 15, 2020Food
Microgreens are young greens that are harvested around 1-2 weeks, just after sprouting. They are a great source of vitamin A, C, E and K.
View Blog PostNovember 10, 2020Media Releases
The pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and interact; with many people in Waterloo Region feeling the added stress of job loss, limited budgets, and illness and struggling to put food on the table.
View Blog PostNovember 10, 2020Food
Microgreens are an easy way to increase your nutrient intake, try adding them to salad, blending them into a smoothie or even using them in sandwiches or wraps like you would lettuce.
View Blog PostNovember 8, 2020Awareness, Stories, Uncategorized
When social services, businesses, and community leaders work together, incredible things can happen. Collaboration between these sectors streamlines the supports, services and programs available and helps to improve the overall health and well-being of our community and its residents.
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