July 26, 2022Chicken, Food & Recipes, In the Community, Pasta, Vegetarian
Chicken and Broccoli Sheet Pan Dinner
A simple chicken dinner. Simple to make, easy to enjoy.
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July 21, 2022In the Community, Stories, Volunteers
Food Acts as a Connecting Point at Kingsdale Community Centre
Access to food brings people together at the food distribution program, which is coordinated by the House of Friendship and operates from the Kingsdale Community Centre.
View Blog PostJuly 19, 2022Chicken, Food & Recipes, In the Community, Pasta, Vegetarian
Mix and Match Pasta Salad
Looking for a hearty summer meal? Why not try this mix and match pasta salad!
View Blog PostSeptember 20, 2021Agencies
Connecting Community – Food, Elections and Vaccine Access
A local program recently showed how the community can benefit from programs coming together to create a hub of services for neighbourhood residents.
View Blog PostSeptember 13, 2021Agencies
Nourishing Neighbours: Increasing Food Access During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced incredible, unprecedented challenges to our community. Amidst all the challenges, however, are great examples of how the Community Food Assistance Network worked together to safely operate and nourish neighbours in need of food hampers and meals.
View Blog PostJuly 12, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
COVID-19 Report: One Year
In the last year, many people have found themselves facing unexpected challenges, such as sudden job loss, limited budgets, illness, or working but struggling to make ends meet.
View Blog PostJune 3, 2021In the Community
In the Community: Morell Kelly Accident, Injury & Disability Law
In their second profile we dig a bit deeper into why Morell Kelly Accident, Injury & Disability Law is so passionate about giving back to the community.
View Blog PostMarch 27, 2021Volunteers
Volunteer Profile: Meet John
People volunteer for a variety of reasons; they could be motivated by the cause or simply have some spare time to share. But one thing our volunteers have in common is they are hard-working, dependable and dedicated to helping neighbors in need.
View Blog PostMarch 19, 2021Volunteers
Volunteer Profile: Meet Sarah
Our volunteers have adjusted to changes in their day-to-day roles and operations with ease. While we haven't been able to welcome as many volunteers to The Food Bank, we continue to be inspired and humbled by our volunteers dedication to ensuring no one goes hungry in our community.
View Blog PostFebruary 25, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
Lack of Affordable Housing Impacts Dinner Tables throughout Waterloo Region
Lack of affordable housing means that paying rent is often prioritized above other expenses, such as heat, hydro, transportation, and food. Locally, 71% of people accessing emergency food assistance live in rentals.
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