September 21, 2023Awareness, Stories
The Faces of Hunger: Kitty’s story
Kitty Ibele was a student at the University of Waterloo when, due to an unfortunate family situation, she found herself with nowhere to live.
View Blog PostBlog Categories
Awareness
September 1, 2023Awareness
Hunger Action Month!
September is Hunger Action Month—a nationwide awareness campaign that draws attention to hunger in our communities and encourages each one of us to take action in four ways: Donate, Volunteer, Educate, and Advocate.
View Blog PostAugust 8, 2023Awareness, Events, In the News
Waffles in the Warehouse marks 10th anniversary
Tickets are on sale for the 10th annual Waffles in the Warehouse awareness event in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
View Blog PostApril 28, 2023Awareness, In the News
People are accessing Waterloo Region emergency food support at record-breaking numbers
Like other food banks across the province, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region is experiencing record-breaking numbers as more people access emergency food assistance programs, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostApril 20, 2023Awareness, In the News
Celebrate Earth Day in Waterloo region by reducing your food waste
Reducing food waste is a community effort, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostMarch 30, 2023Awareness, In the Community, Events, In the News
Community springs into action with food & fund drives
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s annual Spring Food & Fund Drive campaign springs into action this weekend with two community fundraising events.
View Blog PostMarch 21, 2023Awareness, In the Community, Events, In the News
Canstruction Waterloo Region raises 145,121 meals
Canstruction Waterloo Region, presented by Cohen Highley Lawyers, has raised an incredible 145,121 meals for families struggling to afford to put food on the table.
View Blog PostMarch 6, 2023Awareness, In the Community, Events, In the News
Canstruction Waterloo Region returns to Conestoga Mall during March Break
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is excited to announce that Canstruction Waterloo Region, presented by Cohen Highley Lawyers, is returning to Conestoga Mall during March Break, March 11 to 19!
View Blog PostFebruary 24, 2023Awareness, In the News
There’s no time to hope food prices drop in Waterloo region—people need help now
The time is now to make meaningful changes to tackle food insecurity, writes Kim Wilhelm.
View Blog PostFebruary 6, 2023Awareness
Tips for Budget-Friendly Grocery Shopping
The Canadian Food Price Report, released December 9, 2021, suggests 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 Post