March 7, 2019In the News
Building a Future Without Hunger; One Can at a Time
Canstruction® Waterloo Region kicks-off this weekend with some exciting new changes, including Find Phil (scavenger hunt) and even the chance to Try-A-Build.
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December 3, 2018In the News
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.
View Blog PostNovember 28, 2018In the News
Thanks for Your Support!
It is absolutely remarkable what can be achieved when we work together. Giving Tuesday was a perfect example of that.
View Blog PostNovember 2, 2018In the News
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.
View Blog PostJune 26, 2018Events, In the News
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 PostMay 8, 2018In the News
2018 Canstruction Awards
Time is running out; don’t miss your chance to donate to vote!
View Blog PostApril 14, 2018In the News
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.
View Blog PostNovember 27, 2017In the News
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.
View Blog PostSeptember 26, 2017In the News
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.
View Blog PostNovember 15, 2016In the News
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.
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