Empty Bowls Provides 1 Million Meals and Counting
During the 20 year span, Empty Bowls has provided more than 1 million meals and counting throughout Waterloo Region.
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Taking a Fresh Approach to Hunger
Earlier this week, we unveiled our new on-site food processing facility, the Fresh Approaches Food Centre.
View Blog PostJune 26, 2018Events, Media Releases
The Food Bank Takes A Fresh Approach to Hunger, Opens On-Site Food Processing Facility
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region unveiled a new on-site food processing facility this week that will increase the variety, quality and quantity of fresh food available to those in our community in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostA Fresh Approach to Food Feeds a Healthy Heart
On Friday, June 8, 2018, staff at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will be going red and showing support for RedDAY, an annual event that raises awareness about the serious risk of heart disease in women and prevention.
View Blog PostHow One Local Man is Creating a Ripple Effect of Generosity
Donating to a charity you care about not only benefits the organization but it can create a ripple effect of generosity. For Allan Bush the ripple effect is what inspires him to give back to his community.
View Blog PostMarch 26, 2018Events
Take the Corporate Pledge | Spring 2018
14% of people who use the food bank have jobs, just like you and I, but due to some unfortunate circumstances, they are unable to put food on their table.
View Blog PostMarch 22, 2018Events
Host a Week of Giving this Spring!
Phil, the food drive bag, would like you to help The Food Bank feed the 1 in 20 households in Waterloo Region that are hungry by holding a Week of Giving at your school, in your neighbourhood, with your sports team or club.
View Blog PostDecember 27, 2017Agencies, Events
The Christmas Bureau
A collaboration that helps everyone feel included in holiday celebrations
View Blog PostDecember 22, 2017Events
Police and Fire to Food Bank Day
December 20 was the 2nd annual Police and Fire to Food Bank Day! Volunteers from our local fire and police services unloaded and picked up food donations from registered food drives. The community was invited to bring their donations to The Food Bank and meet these local heroes, drop off their donations, take some photos, have a tour.
View Blog PostDecember 1, 2017Events
CBC Sounds of the Season
CBC Sounds of the Season runs December 1-31st. Support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
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