January 26, 2022Awareness
There is an direct and important link between food insecurity and mental health. Right now, more people in our community are finding it difficult to put food on the table, this Bell Let's Talk Day, we explore the crucial connection between food and mental health in the joint blog post with CMHA WW.
View Blog PostJanuary 14, 2022Awareness, Food
The state of food waste in Canada has reached startling new heights. Sixty-three per cent of food thrown away by Canadians could have been eaten.
View Blog PostDecember 26, 2021Agencies, Awareness
The holiday season is a time to come together and spend time with those we care about. 2021 has been a difficult year for many of us – rising food prices, lack of affordable housing and the economic impact of the ongoing pandemic has resulted in many households in Waterloo Region needing extra support to celebrate the holidays this year.
View Blog PostDecember 24, 2021Awareness
The holiday season can be stressful and for many, a time they are simply looking to get through. So how do you do you foster wellness this healthy holiday season? We have seven tips to get you started.
View Blog PostDecember 10, 2021Awareness
The Canadian Food Price Report, released December 9, suggest that retail food price inflation is likely to rise to five or six per cent in the near term, driven primarily by strong demand colliding with these supply chain constraints which include rising energy costs, transportation and labour shortages.
View Blog PostNovember 17, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
The Food Bank releases its 2020/2021 Community Impact Report. Check out our 2020/21 Community Impact Report to read about our organizations and partners accomplishments during this difficult time.
View Blog PostNovember 12, 2021Awareness, Food
According to Diabetes Canada, 29% of Canadians have diabetes or pre-diabetes, a condition that makes you more susceptible to developing diabetes. Last year in Waterloo Region, 665 households that accessed emergency food assistance, requested foods for a diabetic diet. Nutrition plays a crucial role in helping to manage and possibly prevent diabetes
View Blog PostOctober 28, 2021Awareness, Media Releases
Food Bank Canada’s HungerCount 2021 report provides a comprehensive look at food bank usage across the nation.
View Blog PostOctober 22, 2021Agencies, Awareness, Youth
Good things are growing alongside the food assistance program at the Sunnydale Community Centre, as a budding community garden has taken root.
View Blog PostOctober 13, 2021Awareness, Food
Canned food sometimes gets a bad rap for being high in sodium and sugar, but what many people don’t realize is that it is often just as nutritious as fresh.
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