November 30, 2022Awareness, In the News
The number of people accessing emergency food assistance has risen, but we’re stepping up to help, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostOctober 7, 2022Awareness, Events, Volunteers
Thanksgiving is right around the corner, marking a time when people are often interested in giving back to their community. Here’s how you can get involved to make sure no one goes hungry this holiday.
View Blog PostAugust 2, 2022Awareness, In the Community
More people seeking fresh fruit, vegetables and food hampers as cost of groceries skyrockets.
View Blog PostAugust 2, 2022Awareness, In the News
It’s time to increase support as costs spike, writes Kim Wilhelm
View Blog PostMay 20, 2022Awareness, In the News
Wendi Campbell, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, addresses the importance of safe food handling. With one in eight Canadians affected by a food-borne illness every year, food safety is extremely important.
View Blog PostApril 30, 2022Awareness, In the News
With the provincial election looming, Wendi Campbell, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, addresses the importance of affordable child care and data-informed policies, in light of the new child care agreement between the federal and provincial governments.
View Blog PostMarch 18, 2022Awareness, In the News
Wendi Campbell, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, addresses the impacts felt by those facing food insecurity and the factors that have been contributing to this public health issue for year
View Blog PostJanuary 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 & Recipes
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.
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