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December 3, 2018Media Releases

Food Assistance Numbers Remain Consistent in Waterloo Region

The reality is hunger is on every street, in every neighborhood and community. Hunger can impact anyone, at any time.

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November 28, 2018Media Releases

Thanks for Your Support!

It is absolutely remarkable what can be achieved when we work together. Giving Tuesday was a perfect example of that.

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November 2, 2018Media Releases, Uncategorized

How to Donate during a Postal Strike

Earlier this month, Canada Post employees began a series of rotating strikes, forcing Canadians who rely on the service to look for alternate options to mail a package or letter.

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June 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.

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May 8, 2018Media Releases

2018 Canstruction Awards

Time is running out; don’t miss your chance to donate to vote!

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April 14, 2018Media Releases

APRIL CANSTRUCTION® EVENT POSTPONED

Given the inclement weather conditions for this weekend and the safety of all involved, we have made the difficult decision to postpone tonight’s Canstruction® build, including the weeks event. Canstruction® was scheduled to run at Conestoga Mall this week, April 15-22.

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November 27, 2017Media Releases

Hunger Report 2017

The annual HungerCount survey provides data about food assistance: how many people, their ages, family composition, source of income and their housing situation. In Waterloo Region the partners in the Community Food Assistance Network provide this important data to help us tell the stories of those accessing assistance.

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September 26, 2017Media Releases

Fall Is A Time To Learn About Food Insecurity And Take Action

Our community’s Fall Food & Fund Drive will kick off on Sept. 30 with the help of 1000 high school leadership students from across Canada. These students have travelled to Waterloo to participate in the Canadian Student Leadership Conference (CSLC) happening from Sept. 26-30.

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November 15, 2016Media Releases

Children Still Large Proportion of People Helped by Food Banks

The 2016 Food Banks Canada national HungerCount results are mirrored in our community. 36% of the 31,400 people in Waterloo Region needing food support are 18 and under. This is comparable to numbers reported by food banks across the country.