June 19, 2018Newsletters, Stories
What do summer holidays mean to you? For many of us, it's warm sunny days spent relaxing at the lake or cottage. Others look forward to enjoying a BBQ with family and friends. But for 1 in 20 families in Waterloo Region, summers are not nearly so carefree.
View Blog PostJune 7, 2018Events, Stories, Uncategorized
On Friday, June 8, 2018, staff at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will be going red and showing support for RedDAY, an annual event that raises awareness about the serious risk of heart disease in women and prevention.
View Blog PostDonating to a charity you care about not only benefits the organization but it can create a ripple effect of generosity. For Allan Bush the ripple effect is what inspires him to give back to his community.
View Blog PostMay 30, 2018Stories
With 1 in 20 households within Waterloo Region requiring food support, Brock Solutions is committed to continual volunteering initiatives such as Canstruction, Great Food Sort Challenge, food & fund drives and volunteering across all offices.
View Blog PostMay 22, 2018Stories
You don’t need a huge bank account or university degree to make a positive impact in your community; in fact, you don’t even need to be finished public school.
View Blog PostMay 15, 2018Stories
Thanks to your support, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is on track to distribute more fresh, healthy food this year than ever before.
View Blog PostApril 15, 2018Stories
Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart. ~Elizabeth Andrew
View Blog PostMarch 9, 2018Stories
When I was a kid, my family was a recipient of food assistance thanks to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. I want you to know what a difference you made to my life.
View Blog PostMarch 7, 2018Stories
This winter has been especially hard on families with record cold temperatures causing expenses like heat and hydro to skyrocket. No one should go hungry - especially an innocent child.
View Blog PostNovember 30, 2017Stories
Susan never thought she’d need to use a food bank. But when a downturn in the economy meant her hours were cut at work, everything changed.
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