November 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 PostJuly 12, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
In the last year, many people have found themselves facing unexpected challenges, such as sudden job loss, limited budgets, illness, or working but struggling to make ends meet.
View Blog PostFebruary 25, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
Lack of affordable housing means that paying rent is often prioritized above other expenses, such as heat, hydro, transportation, and food. Locally, 71% of people accessing emergency food assistance live in rentals.
View Blog PostFebruary 11, 2021COVID-19
Last spring, we asked for help with a number of urgent needs, including more freezer and cooler space and a new forklift.
View Blog PostFebruary 7, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect our community in so many ways. The added and ongoing stress of unexpected job loss, limited budgets, and illness means many of us are struggling to put food on the table.
View Blog PostFebruary 4, 2021COVID-19, In the News
The provincial government recently announced they are pausing the enforcement of residential evictions, aligning with the stay-at-home order and state of emergency.
View Blog PostJanuary 22, 2021Awareness, COVID-19, In the News
Over the last few years, the need for emergency food assistance has remained consistent in Waterloo Region, however, the reality is, in 2020 food insecurity reached new levels both in our community and around the world.
View Blog PostJanuary 20, 2021Awareness, COVID-19, Youth
Educators and students throughout Waterloo Region have returned to online learning, and we want to make sure you have access to important information and resources to share with families and students who may be in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostJanuary 19, 2021Agencies, COVID-19
To ensure the safe re-opening of the Community Food Assistance Network, we have worked closely with the Region of Waterloo Public Health Emergency Services to develop the COVID-19 Guidelines for Food Programs.
View Blog PostJanuary 18, 2021Awareness, 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.
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