Events

Our annual events—along with incredible community-led initiatives—not only raise awareness about food insecurity and the work we do, but also bring in food and financial support to help us feed more people in need.

October 2, 2026

Stuff a Bus at the Kitchener Rangers game

Going to the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, October 2? Bring non-perishable food or funds to support The Food Bank as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium

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Stuff a Bus at the Kitchener Rangers game

October 3, 2026

Harvest Food Drive

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 9th annual Harvest Food Drive returns on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m..

Sobeys and Zehrs stores in Kitchener-Waterloo

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Harvest Food Drive

October 9, 2026

Grillefest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Kitchener Council at Grillefest on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall.

Kitchener City Hall

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Grillefest

October 12, 2026

Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

Going to the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade on Monday, October 12? Bring cash or a non-perishable food item to support The Food Bank of Waterloo Region as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Parade begins at the corner of Weber Street East and Frederick Street

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Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade

October 14, 2026

Honky Tonk at the Conc

Put on your boots for a night of country music and Oktoberfest fun at Concordia Club!

Concordia Club

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Honky Tonk at the Conc

November 14, 2026

Fight for a Cause

Join Destiny Boxing on November 14 for Fight for a Cause, an exciting evening of live boxing, great food, and community spirit at Catalyst Commons.

Catalyst Commons

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Fight for a Cause
October 2, 2026

Stuff a Bus at the Kitchener Rangers game

Going to the Kitchener Rangers game on Friday, October 2? Bring non-perishable food or funds to support The Food Bank as part of the Onkel Hans Food Drive.

Kitchener Memorial Auditorium
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October 3, 2026

Harvest Food Drive

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 9th annual Harvest Food Drive returns on Saturday, October 3, from noon to 4 p.m..

Sobeys and Zehrs stores in Kitchener-Waterloo
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October 9, 2026

Grillefest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with Kitchener Council at Grillefest on Friday, October 9, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall.

Kitchener City Hall
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