February 20, 2025Events, Stories
When Thien Nguyen was 18, his father suffered a heart attack, and his mother became ill, making it impossible for them to work. Within a year, their savings were depleted, and they needed extra support to get by. Fortunately, someone introduced them to the Community Food Assistance Network, supported by The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
View Blog PostFebruary 17, 2025Breakfast, Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes
This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.
View Blog PostFebruary 14, 2025In the Community
Helping neighbours in need is a community effort. Here at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, we couldn’t support our community the way we do without the incredible generosity of donors like RDJ Bakeries, a Cambridge-based manufacturer known for crafting high-quality crackers with precision and care.
View Blog PostFebruary 12, 2025In the News
I encourage voters to visit candidates’ websites and social media pages to learn more where they stand on food security and poverty-related issues, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostFebruary 10, 2025Breakfast, Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes
This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.
View Blog PostFebruary 7, 2025Awareness
We created this guide to help you engage in the election process. By using your vote to advocate for a hunger-free future, you can help make food security a priority in this election.
View Blog PostFebruary 5, 2025In the News
Last year, food producers generously contributed an impressive 980,490 pounds of surplus food to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostFebruary 3, 2025Food & Recipes, Soups
This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.
View Blog PostJanuary 31, 2025In the News
This year’s Great Food Sort Challenge, presented by BMO Financial Group Fischer-Hallman & Bleams Branch, soared to incredible heights, raising an extraordinary 168,555 meals for people struggling to afford to put food on the table in Waterloo region!
View Blog PostJanuary 27, 2025Fruit, Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes
This recipe is a budget-friendly and healthy meal idea using some of the ingredients packed in our emergency food hampers that are distributed weekly by the Community Food Assistance Network.
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