December 5, 2018Agencies, Stories
Food Builds Strong Communities
Providing food doesn't just address hunger, it helps to bring people together and build strong communities. Together, we feed neighbours.
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December 3, 2018Media Releases
Food Assistance Numbers Remain Consistent in Waterloo Region
The reality is hunger is on every street, in every neighborhood and community. Hunger can impact anyone, at any time.
View Blog PostNovember 28, 2018Media Releases
Thanks for Your Support!
It is absolutely remarkable what can be achieved when we work together. Giving Tuesday was a perfect example of that.
View Blog PostNovember 28, 2018Stories
In the Community: Manulife
A fixture in our community for more than 30 years, Manulife is a global organization with strong community roots and an unwavering commitment to give back in a meaningful way.
View Blog PostNovember 22, 2018Events
Tim Horton’s Fall Food Drive Wrap Up
Fall is an energetic and busy time of year at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. You can feel the excitement – as the community gets back into their routines – and we prepare for a flurry of events and Food & Fund Drives.
View Blog PostNovember 21, 2018Stories
Why people volunteer at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Recently, CBC Kitchener-Waterloo reporter, Kate Bueckert visited The Food Bank to ask our volunteers why they donate their time to The Food Bank, and she got some great responses.
View Blog PostNovember 19, 2018Uncategorized
During the Postal Strike You Can Still Have an Impact
While the strike won’t stop your gift from reaching us by mail, it will take a little longer than usual.
View Blog PostNovember 19, 2018Events
Giving Tuesday Kicks Off Unofficial Giving Season
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 marks the unofficial start to the holiday season with Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that – following the craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – encourages people to support and give back to organizations and causes meaningful to them.
View Blog PostNovember 17, 2018Newsletters, Stories
What does a 16 year old want for Christmas?
If a person is down on their luck and you keep knocking them down, they are never going to get back up.
View Blog PostNovember 13, 2018Uncategorized
Capacity Boost Grant funds Food Bank Growth
In order to meet the needs and better serve the 34,000+ people in Waterloo Region needing food assistance, it is important to grow and evolve.
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