March 26, 2019Stories
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, 2019Newsletters, Stories
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
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 18, 2019Awareness
It’s clear we need to change our attitude towards food, make more of an effort to understand labels and the important difference between best before and expiry dates.
View Blog PostJanuary 15, 2019Events
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 PostNovember 22, 2018Events
Fall is an energetic and busy time of year at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. You can feel the excitement – as the community gets back into their routines – and we prepare for a flurry of events and Food & Fund Drives.
View Blog PostNovember 21, 2018Stories
Recently, CBC Kitchener-Waterloo reporter, Kate Bueckert visited The Food Bank to ask our volunteers why they donate their time to The Food Bank, and she got some great responses.
View Blog PostNovember 19, 2018Events
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 marks the unofficial start to the holiday season with Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving that – following the craziness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – encourages people to support and give back to organizations and causes meaningful to them.
View Blog PostNovember 13, 2018Uncategorized
In order to meet the needs and better serve the 34,000+ people in Waterloo Region needing food assistance, it is important to grow and evolve.
View Blog PostNovember 13, 2018In the Community
Drive around Waterloo Region and you are sure to see the handy-work of Westmount Signs & Printing.
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