June 26, 2018Events, Media Releases
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 PostMay 8, 2018Media Releases
Time is running out; don’t miss your chance to donate to vote!
View Blog PostApril 14, 2018Media Releases
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.
View Blog PostNovember 27, 2017Media Releases
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.
View Blog PostSeptember 26, 2017Media Releases
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.
View Blog PostNovember 15, 2016Media Releases
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.
View Blog PostSeptember 21, 2016Media Releases
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View Blog PostSeptember 21, 2016Media Releases
Our community’s Fall Food & Fund Drive will kick off on Sept. 22nd, during National Hunger Awareness Week. Look for food drive bags in your local paper, volunteers at your local grocery stores and events raising food & funds throughout Waterloo Region over the next 3 weeks.
View Blog PostJune 8, 2016Media Releases
Thank you for helping to make Every Plate Full this summer. Together We Feed Neighbours.
View Blog PostApril 28, 2016Media Releases
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is raising food and funds to continue providing essential food support over the summer months.
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