Corporate giving

Engage your team, strengthen your CSR strategy, and support hunger-relief programs in Waterloo region through corporate donations, employee giving, workplace fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities.

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Support your community

Your business can make a big impact by supporting The Food Bank of Waterloo Region in a way that works for you—whether it’s through sponsorship, team volunteering, gifts in kind, financial and food donations, or hosting a food and fund drive. Every contribution helps ensure people in our community have access to the food they need.

Corporate partnership options

Your business can help fight hunger in Waterloo Region in a way that aligns with your team, values, and community impact goals. Whether you want to make a corporate donation, engage employees, sponsor an event, or donate surplus food, The Food Bank can help create a partnership that makes a meaningful local impact.

Corporate donations

Make a one-time, annual, recurring, or multi-year gift to support hunger relief.
Employee giving

Encourage employees to give through payroll giving, workplace campaigns, or donation matching.
Matching gifts

Double the impact of employee donations through a corporate matching gift program.
Team volunteering

Bring employees together for a meaningful community service opportunity.
Workplace food drive

Collect food and funds as a team, department, or company-wide campaign.
Sponsorship

Sponsor an event, campaign, or program and show your commitment to the community
Gifts in kind

Donate professional services, products, equipment, or operational support.
Surplus food donation

Donate safe surplus food from your farm, restaurant, grocery store, warehouse, or food business.

The BMO team from the Fischer-Hallman and Bleams branch with donations for The Food Bank.

Ready to make a measurable difference in Waterloo region? Partner with The Food Bank to support local hunger relief through corporate giving, employee engagement, sponsorship, or food and fund drives.

Our team can help you choose the right opportunity based on your company size, goals, budget, and desired level of employee involvement.

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Sponsorship

Sponsoring an event or program with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region allows your business to make a meaningful impact while gaining visibility and showcasing your commitment to fighting hunger in our community. We’ll work with you to create a customized sponsorship package that meets our corporate objectives while making a lasting impact. Let’s connect!

Opportunities

Great Food Sort Challenge

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Canstruction Waterloo Region

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Whisky & Wine in the Warehouse

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Empty Bowls

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Full Bellies. Happy Hearts. campaign

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GivingTuesday

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Food & Fund Drive program

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Engagement program

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Youth Engagement program

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Fresh Approaches Food Centre

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Gifts in kind

Help us maximize our impact! Donations and sponsorships cover program and operating costs, but gifts like equipment, supplies, space, and services are also incredibly valuable. By saving on these expenses, we can direct more funds to getting food to those who need it most. If you’d like to donate an in-kind gift, connect with us at sponsorships@thefoodbank.ca.

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Host a food and fund drive

Organize a food and fund drive and make a real difference in your community.

Industry food donations

Help us provide food to neighbours in need by donating surplus products.

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Resources

Saving Fresh. Feeding Community. Information Sheet

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Guidelines for Distribution Past Best Before Date

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Donation Guidelines

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Food Banks Canada Guidelines for Food Shelf Life

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Frequently asked questions

What are the benefits of corporate giving for businesses in Waterloo region?

Corporate giving strengthens your CSR impact, boosts employee engagement, supports local families, and demonstrates your company’s commitment to reducing hunger in Waterloo region.
Do you offer customized corporate giving programs for businesses?

Yes, corporate giving programs can be tailored to your company’s goals, volunteer capacity, and community involvement needs.
Can my company match employee donations to increase our impact?

Absolutely, employer matching gift programs significantly increase total donations and community impact.
How does corporate giving support hunger relief in Waterloo region?

Corporate gifts fund food purchasing, transportation, food distribution infrastructure, and community programs that help families facing food insecurity.
How can our company become a long-term partner?

You can partner through annual giving, sponsorship, recurring corporate donations, or multi-year commitments. Contact us to become a corporate partner!