June 1, 2019In the Community
In the Community: KW Greek Festival
In Greek culture, food is about more than nourishment, it’s about comfort, family and culture.
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May 31, 2019Agencies
Compassionate Community Comes Together to Reduce Hunger and Isolation
Located in a culturally diverse community which is home to many new immigrant families and many living on low income, the Sunnydale Community Centre is a gathering place where neighbours come together to learn, celebrate and access a variety of programs and services.
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Fresh Approaches Newsletter – Spring 2019
Growing Healthier Communities, Together.
View Blog PostMay 6, 2019Awareness
A Balanced Diet and Your Mental Health
There might be more to the old adage, you are what you eat.
View Blog PostApril 30, 2019In the Community
In the Community: S.G. Cunningham
As one of Waterloo Region’s leading full-service general contractor and construction management firms, S.G. Cunningham plays a pivotal role in building, redeveloping and restoring some of our community’s most recognizable buildings.
View Blog PostApril 12, 2019In the Community
In the Community: Caudle’s Catch Seafood
As a well-established local business, the family and staff at Caudle’s Catch Seafood understand the importance of giving back to the community that has supported them over the years.
View Blog PostApril 5, 2019Awareness, Events
Volunteer Factor: Lifting Communities
Volunteers are an integral part of helping The Food Bank accept and distribute over 4.5 million pounds of food to 100+ community programs and agency partners in Waterloo Region.
View Blog PostMarch 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 PostMarch 19, 2019Media Releases
Community Comes Together to Build a Future without Hunger at Annual Canstruction®
Using their creativity and more than 30,000 cans, 15 local businesses and community groups helped to feed approximately one in six individuals in Waterloo Region.
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.
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