March 4, 2021Media Releases
OTF’s Grant helps The Food Bank Launch Innovative Mobile Pantry
New mobile pantry will bring more fresh food to the community food assistance network.
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February 4, 2021COVID-19, Media Releases
Hunger and Housing: Ontario Temporarily Pauses Residential Evictions
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, Media Releases
Food Insecurity Expected to Remain High into 2021
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 PostDecember 11, 2020Media Releases
OpenText Announces $1M USD Donation to Fight Food Insecurity
Company launches OpenText Voyager Fund to support local communities.
View Blog PostDecember 2, 2020Awareness, Media Releases
24 Hours of Gratitude Huge Success
This year for Giving Tuesday, we launched 24 Hours of Gratitude, as a way to thank you for your support and help in ensuring no one goes hungry in Waterloo Region.
View Blog PostNovember 30, 2020Media Releases
The Food Bank Sees Rise in New Households and Employed, Accessing Food Assistance
Feed Ontario's Hunger Report is released and the number of employed individuals accessing food assistance in Waterloo Region is on the rise.
View Blog PostNovember 22, 2020Media Releases
OktoberfestCares donates over 50,000 meals to help The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region and Kitchener-Waterloo OktoberfestCares, came together to help those in need through a number of programs supporting the Onkel Hans Food Drive this Thanksgiving season.
View Blog PostNovember 10, 2020Media Releases
Food Bank Report Takes Deeper Look at Food Security During Pandemic
The pandemic has changed the way we live, work, and interact; with many people in Waterloo Region feeling the added stress of job loss, limited budgets, and illness and struggling to put food on the table.
View Blog PostOctober 28, 2020Media Releases, Stories
Murphy’s Law Distillery launches fundraiser in support of The Food Bank
Murphy’s Law Distillery Ltd. of Elmira, ON is pleased to announce the release of Not Wasted Vodka, a fundraising initiative in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region.
View Blog PostSeptember 14, 2020Awareness, Media Releases
How Changes to CERB and EI Will Impact The Food Bank
The Federal government recently announced the end of CERB and changes to EI. Food banks around across Canada have concerns about how this will impact their work and community.
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