January 23, 2025Fresh Approaches Newsletter
Fresh Approaches: Winter 2025
The winter issue of your Fresh Approaches newsletter shows more examples of how your giving has impacted hungry people in your community.
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January 20, 2025Vegetables, Snacks & Treats, Vegetarian, Food & Recipes
Veggie Patties
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 14, 2025Agencies, In the Community
Agency Spotlight: All Saints’ Anglican Church
Every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m., community members living within the neighbourhood boundary and in need of food can pick up a hamper at All Saints’ Anglican Church in Waterloo. The program, run through the church's SideWalk Community Centre, receives fresh, frozen, and non-perishable food from The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
View Blog PostJanuary 13, 2025Food & Recipes, Soups, Vegetables
Sweet Potato Soup
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 9, 2025In the News
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s CEO shares outlook on food insecurity for 2025
While the calendar has flipped to a new year, bringing fresh starts and resolutions for many, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s CEO, Kim Wilhelm, remains focused on the organization's ongoing mission—obtaining and distributing emergency food to ensure that no one in the community goes hungry.
View Blog PostJanuary 7, 2025In the Community, Events
Sponsor Spotlight: BMO
Great Food Sort Challenge—the most epic event of the year—returns January 23, 24, and 27, 2025! This year’s event is presented by BMO.
View Blog PostJanuary 6, 2025Vegetables, Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes
Broccoli Cheddar Bites
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 2, 2025In the News
Planning for 2025 at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
The Food Bank will continue to empower our Network partners as they help more people than ever before, while also supporting initiatives that make food assistance more equitable and accessible, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostDecember 30, 2024Snacks & Treats, Food & Recipes
Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix
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 PostDecember 23, 2024Food & Recipes
Holiday Leftover Casserole
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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