February 25, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
Lack of affordable housing means that paying rent is often prioritized above other expenses, such as heat, hydro, transportation, and food. Locally, 71% of people accessing emergency food assistance live in rentals.
View Blog PostFebruary 20, 2021Awareness
Kaylin Epp is the friendly voice our neighbours hear on the food assistance line when they call to inquire about food support. With a degree in social work, she is trained to go above and beyond for callers, connecting them with resources to meet their needs far beyond food.
View Blog PostFebruary 7, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community in so many ways. The added and ongoing stress of unexpected job loss, limited budgets, and illness means many of us are struggling to put food on the table.
View Blog PostJanuary 22, 2021Awareness, COVID-19, Media Releases
Over the last few years, the need for emergency food assistance has remained consistent in Waterloo Region, however, the reality is, in 2020 food insecurity reached new levels both in our community and around the world.
View Blog PostJanuary 20, 2021Awareness, COVID-19, Youth
Educators and students throughout Waterloo Region have returned to online learning, and we want to make sure you have access to important information and resources to share with families and students who may be in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostJanuary 18, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
Amidst growing concerns regarding COVID-19, we wanted to let you know the steps being taken at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to ensure the health and well-being of staff, volunteers, guests and people accessing food assistance.
View Blog PostJanuary 14, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
With an increase in the number of people accessing food support, you might be wondering how you can make a difference. Should you donate food, funds, your time? We know it can be confusing and hard to stay on top of it all. To help, we have pulled together a list of the do’s and don’ts to consider when donating to The Food Bank.
View Blog PostJanuary 10, 2021Awareness, Food
With Canada’s Food Guide recommending that half our plates be filled with fruits and vegetables, learning how to save money in the produce department is a great way to maximize your food budget.
View Blog PostJanuary 6, 2021Awareness, Food
Building a strong nutritional foundation starts with the basics and the role the six essential nutrients have.
View Blog PostDecember 24, 2020Awareness
The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Waterloo Region. Despite a difficult year, with many unexpected challenges, local community groups have once again come together to help make the holidays a little brighter.
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