March 24, 2020Awareness
We know food nourishes us and keeps us sharp mentally but it also creates a sense of comfort, belonging and sparks creativity. As part of Nutrition month, we take a look at some simple ways to cook, share and enjoy food with family and friends of all ages and cultural backgrounds.
View Blog PostMarch 17, 2020Awareness, COVID-19
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region continues to monitor COVID-19 and the impact on our community and those in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostMarch 13, 2020Awareness, 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 PostMarch 10, 2020Awareness
Food safety plays a critical role in our work at The Food Bank, to ensure we are acquiring and distributing safe, nutritious food to the 100+ community programs and agency partners and 34,552 people in our community accessing food assistance.
View Blog PostFebruary 28, 2020Awareness
As part of Heart month, we take a look at some simple ways to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke and incorporate more healthy habits into your lifestyle.
View Blog PostFebruary 25, 2020Awareness
Host, Aleia Ally and Wendi Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region take a behind-the-scenes tour of The Food Bank facility located at 50 Alpine Court in Kitchener.
View Blog PostFebruary 4, 2020Awareness
At Hoyes Michalos, a local insolvency firm, they see the personal toll financial insecurity brings to individuals and their families.
View Blog PostJanuary 17, 2020Awareness
There continues to be a lot of conversation and news coverage around the rising cost of food, food waste and the food recovery work being done to prevent edible food from being wasted.
View Blog PostDecember 17, 2019Awareness, Stories
Although Vince has always been aware of the purpose and goal of The Food Bank, it wasn’t until he became a volunteer that he truly started to understand the scope and impact of the operations.
View Blog PostDecember 5, 2019Awareness
This year on Giving Tuesday, we asked the community to participate in #24HoursofGiving and help raise 1,500 healthy hampers for people struggling to put food on the table.
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