Get Involved

For Corporations

Investing in your community shows your employees and customers that you care about giving back to the places where you live and work. It helps strengthen ties with the community and creates positive feelings toward your business. Plus, it gives your employees a chance to get involved in community activities, which can boost their engagement and morale.

1 in 8 households in Waterloo region access food assistance.

Last year, 34% of people who accessed emergency food assistance were children.

$24 feeds a family for four days.

How You Can Help

Volunteering

The Food Bank of Waterloo Region welcomes corporate groups of various sizes to volunteer at our distribution centre. Volunteering with your group is a great way to connect as a team and spend time together giving back to your community. Visit our Volunteer page for more information.

Financial donations

Financial donations can be made in the following ways:

Online: thefoodbank.ca/donate
Phone: 519.743.5576 extension 224
Mail/In-Person: The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, 50 Alpine Court, Kitchener, ON, N2E 2M7

Tax receipts are available for all donations.

Gifts in kind

Donations and sponsorships help cover program and operating expenses, but gifts like equipment, supplies, space, and services are also really helpful. By saving on operational costs, we can put more funds toward getting food to those who need it most.

Examples of these kinds of gifts might include things like office furniture, supplies for the office or warehouse, auto repair services, or supplies for events.

If you’re thinking about giving something other than money, please reach out to us!

Chris White
Development Officer, Corporate Partnerships
519.743.5576
chrisw@thefoodbank.ca

Shannon Jaklitsch
Development Officer, Corporate Sponsorships
519.743.5576
shannonj@thefoodbank.ca

Corporate food donations

Donate surplus food

Are you in the food business and want to help out by donating to The Food Bank? We’re grateful for any extra food you can give us. Your generosity helps us fight hunger in our community, and we really appreciate your support.

Sponsorships

Partnering with The Food Bank of Waterloo Region offers your business a unique opportunity to advertise your brand and show your dedication to the community.

To learn more, check out our Sponsorship page or get in touch with us directly.

For event sponsorship

Shannon Jaklitsch
Development Officer, Corporate Sponsorships
519.743.5576
shannonj@thefoodbank.ca

For corporate sponsorship

Chris White
Development Officer, Corporate Partnerships
519.743.5576
chrisw@thefoodbank.ca

Run a food and fund drive

Supporting our neighbours in need takes all of us working together. From July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, community and corporate food and fund drives helped provide 1.8 million meals to individuals and families in need across Waterloo region.

When you organize and host a food and fund drive, you’re making a real difference in the community where you live and work. It’s a way to show people they’re valued.