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.
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 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, 2019In the News, 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 PostFebruary 26, 2019Fresh Approaches Newsletter, 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.
View Blog PostJanuary 26, 2019Stories
From Volunteer to Full Time
Having recently joined the team at The Food Bank as a Partnership Manager – Food & Sponsorship, her role allows her to not only work hard but feel good about the work she’s doing.
View Blog PostJanuary 15, 2019Events
Join the Monthly Donor Community and Fight Hunger Year-Round
There is a strong sense of community in Waterloo Region and the Monthly Donor Community builds on that; a group of people working together to ensure no one goes hungry.
View Blog PostDecember 18, 2018Stories
Local hockey team Spreads Christmas Cheer
“Kitchener’s Hockey Ambassadors” were full on into the Christmas spirit this weekend joining the Royal Highlander Fusiliers in Filling an Army Truck at one of the local Sobey’s.
View Blog PostDecember 5, 2018Agencies, Stories
Food Builds Strong Communities
Providing food doesn't just address hunger, it helps to bring people together and build strong communities. Together, we feed neighbours.
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