April 10, 2019Stories
Red Carpet Crew Gets Involved with The Food Bank
The Red Carpet Crew truly enjoyed being a part of the recent Canstruction event at the Conestoga Mall.
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March 26, 2019Media Releases, Stories
The Food Bank Shares Fresh Approach to Hunger at International Conference
In 2016, after receiving a 12,800 pound donation of fresh squash from a local farmer, and subsequently seeing more than half of that donation go to waste on our dock, that we would do better.
View Blog PostFebruary 26, 2019Newsletters, Stories
Full Bellies. Happy Hearts.
Kids with empty bellies have less energy and greater difficulty concentrating at school. That affects their ability to learn which, in turn, threatens their growth, development and future well-being. No one should go hungry - especially an innocent child.
View Blog PostJanuary 26, 2019Stories
From Volunteer to Full Time
Having recently joined the team at The Food Bank as a Partnership Manager – Food & Sponsorship, her role allows her to not only work hard but feel good about the work she’s doing.
View Blog PostDecember 18, 2018Stories
Local hockey team Spreads Christmas Cheer
“Kitchener’s Hockey Ambassadors” were full on into the Christmas spirit this weekend joining the Royal Highlander Fusiliers in Filling an Army Truck at one of the local Sobey’s.
View Blog PostDecember 5, 2018Agencies, Stories
Food Builds Strong Communities
Providing food doesn't just address hunger, it helps to bring people together and build strong communities. Together, we feed neighbours.
View Blog PostNovember 21, 2018Stories
Why people volunteer at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
Recently, CBC Kitchener-Waterloo reporter, Kate Bueckert visited The Food Bank to ask our volunteers why they donate their time to The Food Bank, and she got some great responses.
View Blog PostNovember 17, 2018Newsletters, Stories
What does a 16 year old want for Christmas?
If a person is down on their luck and you keep knocking them down, they are never going to get back up.
View Blog PostNovember 8, 2018Agencies, Stories
Food Provides Relief at Safe Haven Youth Services
Imagine for a moment that you are a youth or child and you don’t have access to food or your home isn’t a safe place.
View Blog PostOctober 24, 2018Stories
Rabideau Law is in the Spirit of Giving
At Rabideau Law, they are already planning their impact with the launch of their upcoming food drive.
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