August 9, 2019Stories
People have been doing things to support the less fortunate in our communities for hundreds of years – churches have hosted dinners, neighbours have delivered food baskets, poor houses were opened in the dark ages to curtail rioting in the streets, governments found short term solutions that worked for some while many more struggled.
View Blog PostAugust 8, 2019Stories
When you walk into Artline Salon, you can see immediately that it is a successful business run by a young and talented entrepreneur. Lina was 14 when her family emigrated from Iraq to settle in Canada. She struggled to learn English, learn about their new home’s culture, and how to belong.
View Blog PostJuly 29, 2019Awareness
The Food Bank of Waterloo Region was awarded a 2018 Capacity Building Grant from Feed Ontario and Whole Food Markets. The grant provides food banks in Ontario with funding to grow their capacity to accept, store and distribute fresh food to adults and children living with hunger.
View Blog PostJuly 10, 2019Agencies
Driving through the countryside, it can be difficult to imagine that people living on green fields, land and farms may be struggling to put food on the table. But the reality is hunger can impact anyone, anywhere, at any time.
View Blog PostJuly 4, 2019Awareness
Food is a basic human right but 1 in 20 households in Waterloo Region currently lack steady access to the nutritious food needed to live a healthy life. The reality is hunger can happen to anyone; anywhere at any time and finances don’t always meet the basic needs.
View Blog PostJuly 2, 2019In the Community
Not only is Tony Johal a hard-working family man but he is also an active community member who is passionate about giving back.
View Blog PostJune 25, 2019In the News
As many people get ready to celebrate the first long weekend of the summer, we are asking Waterloo Region to think about neighbours in need.
View Blog PostJune 11, 2019Volunteers
If you missed the volunteer celebration, check out the blog to catch up on all the celebrations.
View Blog PostJune 7, 2019Fresh Approaches Newsletter, Stories
As the school bell rings for the last time this June, thousands of kids in our community are heading home without the comfort of knowing where their next meal will come from. During the school year, many students have access to programs that provide breakfast, lunch and snacks. But, when summer begins, this safety net is gone.
View Blog PostJune 1, 2019In the Community
In Greek culture, food is about more than nourishment, it’s about comfort, family and culture.
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