Food for Thought Blog - The Food Bank of Waterloo Region

National Volunteer Week is April 10-16 and The Food Bank is celebrating! The Food Bank of Waterloo Region relies on volunteers to help acquire and distribute food to help neighbours in need, offer corporate engagement activities and educational programs for youth.

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March 21, 2016In the News

Newsletter – Spring 2016

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March 15, 2016Events

2016 Canstruction Structures and Award Winners

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November 17, 2015In the News

HungerCount 2015: Too Many Canadians Require Food Support

The HungerCount 2015 report shows that 850,000 people across Canada access food banks each month. More than 300,000 of those helped are children. Here in Waterloo Region 1 in 20 households received food assistance last year. Half of these households are families with children.

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September 22, 2015In the News

Hunger Awareness Week Underscores the Importance of the Fall Food & Fund Drive

“No one should be ashamed to access food assistance. It is an important support that helps get your life on track,” said Lina Shamoun, owner of Artline Salon and past recipient of food support in Waterloo Region. This message encapsulates Hunger Awareness Week Sept. 21-25.

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September 22, 2015In the News

Fire to Food Bank 365 Helps to Rescue Those in Need

“Fire to Food Bank 365 capitalizes on what Waterloo Fire Rescue is already doing, and makes it better,” said Richard Hepditch, Chief, Waterloo Fire & Rescue, at the Tuesday launch event. “This new program promotes food donations 365 days a year. This is a move toward sustainable food assistance in Waterloo Region.

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