May 28, 2024Agencies, In the Community
Marillac Place is a transitional shelter for women ages sixteen and up who are pregnant, who have a child up to two years old in their care, or who are attempting to regain care of their child. Marillac Place is one of 120 agencies and community programs with the Community Food Assistance Network that receives food support from The Food Bank.
View Blog PostMay 14, 2024In the Community, Events, In the News
Thanks to our generous community, first responders, Melloul-Blamey, and Sobeys, the Phil A Truck food & fund drive event on May 13 raised 6,391 meals (in one hour) for people in need in Waterloo region.
View Blog PostMay 9, 2024In the Community, Events, In the News
Get your non-perishable food and cash donations ready! On May13, the public is invited to stop by any Sobeys store in Kitchener-Waterloo, between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m., to make a cash or non-perishable food donation during the Phil A Truck event, presented by Melloul-Blamey.
View Blog PostApril 29, 2024Agencies, In the Community
Wilmot Family Resource Centre provides a variety of social support services to residents in Wilmot and Wellesley townships. With support from The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, they provide a food hamper program Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
View Blog PostMarch 27, 2024Agencies, In the Community
Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region provides safe shelter, education, and outreach support to women, gender-diverse individuals, and children experiencing domestic violence in Waterloo region, empowering them to build a life free from violence.
View Blog PostMarch 4, 2024Events, In the Community
Canstruction Waterloo Region returns to Conestoga Mall during March Break, March 9 to 17. Once again, this year’s event is presented by Cohen Highley Lawyers, a multidisciplinary law firm that provides exceptional legal services to personal and corporate clients throughout Ontario.
View Blog PostMarch 1, 2024Events, In the Community
Canstruction Waterloo Region returns to Conestoga Mall during March Break, March 9 to 17. This year, 14 teams will put their talent and skills to the test, building awe-inspiring structures using more than 24,000 unopened food cans that get donated to The Food Bank. One of the 14 teams participating in Canstruction this year is GHD.
View Blog PostFebruary 28, 2024Events, In the Community, Youth
Are you searching for ways to keep your kids entertained during March Break? Here are four fun activities you can do with your kids that also support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region!
View Blog PostFebruary 26, 2024In the Community
Helping neighbours in need is a community effort. Here at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, we couldn’t support our community the way we do without the incredible generosity of sponsors like Home Hardware Stores Limited.
View Blog PostFebruary 5, 2024Agencies, In the Community
In the heart of Kitchener, every Wednesday from 5 to 7 p.m. between the months of November and April, St. Matthews Lutheran Church opens its doors to community members in need of a meal and a place to be with others.
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