October 22, 2021Agencies, Awareness, Youth
Growing Possibilities in a Community Garden
Good things are growing alongside the food assistance program at the Sunnydale Community Centre, as a budding community garden has taken root.
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October 21, 2021Food
Fruit and Cereal Snack Mix
Fruit and cereal snack mix can be a great source of protein and heart-healthy fats. This simple and easy fruit and cereal snack mix can be easily customized based on your personal food preferences.
View Blog PostOctober 13, 2021Awareness, Food
Myth Busting – Is Canned Food Unhealthy?
Canned food sometimes gets a bad rap for being high in sodium and sugar, but what many people don’t realize is that it is often just as nutritious as fresh.
View Blog PostOctober 10, 2021Food
Lunchbox Taco Salad
This Lunchbox Taco Salad will quickly become a favorite! It's high in protein and fiber and packs a variety of toppings like cheese, avocado, corn, beans, and a protein of your choice.
View Blog PostOctober 4, 2021Awareness, Food
Supporting Individuals Following a Halal Diet
In 2020, 12.9% of households who accessed food assistance throughout Waterloo Region followed a Halal diet.
View Blog PostSeptember 29, 2021Food
Speedy Fruit Dip
Healthy dips, such as the Speedy Fruit Dip, not only make tasty snacks, desserts, and condiments but they can also provide an added boost of nutrition.
View Blog PostSeptember 27, 2021Agencies
Mobile Pantry Helps Neighbours Nourish Neighbours
In sight of the Mobile Pantry, is a beautiful blooming community garden and the smells of freshly prepared meals linger in the air as volunteers from the Stanley Park Community Association provide food assistance to community members. This is just one example of emergency food assistance in our community.
View Blog PostSeptember 23, 2021Awareness
Ontario Special Diet Allowance
The Ontario Special Diet Allowance is offered by the provincial government to provide additional funding to support individuals on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program who require a special diet to treat certain medical conditions.
View Blog PostSeptember 22, 2021Events, Media Releases
Annual Event Discusses Barriers and Solutions to Accessing Food Assistance
The pandemic has presented its fair share of challenges, it has also presented us with opportunities. Opportunities to do better and make sure that the people in need have access to food, shelter, medical care, and other vital supports and services, when and where they need them.
View Blog PostSeptember 20, 2021Food
Chicken Salad Sandwiches
This Chicken Salad Sandwich, which only takes about 10 minutes to create, is a simple and delicious recipe that will quickly become a staple in your meal planning.
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