August 2, 2022Awareness, In the News
Living has never been more expensive in Waterloo Region and across Canada
It’s time to increase support as costs spike, writes Kim Wilhelm
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May 20, 2022Awareness, In the News
How the Food Bank of Waterloo Region makes safe food-handling a top priority
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 provincial election looming, Food Bank of Waterloo Region weighs in on affordable child care
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
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region on the logistics of feeding people experiencing hunger
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
Crucial connection: the link between food insecurity and mental health
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
Reducing Food Waste
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 Christmas Bureau: Tis the Season to Be Making a Difference
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
Supporting Wellness this Holiday Season
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 PostNovember 17, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
What a year! Here’s how we made a difference together!
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 & Recipes
Supporting Individuals Following a Diabetic Diet
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
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