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October 10, 2021Food

Lunchbox Taco Salad

This Lunchbox Taco Salad will quickly become a favorite! It's high in protein and fiber and packs a variety of toppings like cheese, avocado, corn, beans, and a protein of your choice. 

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October 4, 2021Awareness, Food

Supporting Individuals Following a Halal Diet

In 2020, 12.9% of households who accessed food assistance throughout Waterloo Region followed a Halal diet.

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September 29, 2021Food

Speedy Fruit Dip

Healthy dips, such as the Speedy Fruit Dip, not only make tasty snacks, desserts, and condiments but they can also provide an added boost of nutrition. 

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September 27, 2021Agencies

Mobile Pantry Helps Neighbours Nourish Neighbours

In sight of the Mobile Pantry, is a beautiful blooming community garden and the smells of freshly prepared meals linger in the air as volunteers from the Stanley Park Community Association provide food assistance to community members. This is just one example of emergency food assistance in our community.

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September 23, 2021Awareness

Ontario Special Diet Allowance

The Ontario Special Diet Allowance is offered by the provincial government to provide additional funding to support individuals on Ontario Works or the Ontario Disability Support Program who require a special diet to treat certain medical conditions.

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September 22, 2021Events, Media Releases

Annual Event Discusses Barriers and Solutions to Accessing Food Assistance

The pandemic has presented its fair share of challenges, it has also presented us with opportunities. Opportunities to do better and make sure that the people in need have access to food, shelter, medical care, and other vital supports and services, when and where they need them. 

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September 20, 2021Food

Chicken Salad Sandwiches

This Chicken Salad Sandwich, which only takes about 10 minutes to create, is a simple and delicious recipe that will quickly become a staple in your meal planning. 

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September 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.

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September 18, 2021Awareness

Addressing the need for affordable and adequate housing in Waterloo Region

In Ontario, 90 per cent of food-bank users are rental- or social-housing tenants who spend more than 70 per cent of their income on rent.

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September 16, 2021Food

Flourless Raspberry Yogurt Muffins

These Flourless Raspberry Yogurt Muffins are a quick and easy snack option! This recipe is also distributed to the 100+ community programs and agency partners we serve for individuals in need of food assistance.

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