January 26, 2021Food
Warm up with a Curried Red Lentil and Pumpkin Soup. An easy and delicious recipe that we have also distributed to the 100+ community programs and agency partners we serve for individuals in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostJanuary 24, 2021Volunteers
Meet Don. He has volunteered in Customer Service with The Food Bank since 2013, assisting programs with their pick up orders and accepting food donations.
View Blog PostJanuary 22, 2021Awareness, COVID-19, Media Releases
Over the last few years, the need for emergency food assistance has remained consistent in Waterloo Region, however, the reality is, in 2020 food insecurity reached new levels both in our community and around the world.
View Blog PostJanuary 21, 2021Food
Kidney Beans are an excellent source of fibre and protein which provides longer-lasting energy for your body. They are also rich in nutrients such as folate, potassium and iron.
View Blog PostJanuary 20, 2021Awareness, COVID-19, Youth
Educators and students throughout Waterloo Region have returned to online learning, and we want to make sure you have access to important information and resources to share with families and students who may be in need of food assistance.
View Blog PostJanuary 19, 2021Agencies, COVID-19
To ensure the safe re-opening of the Community Food Assistance Network, we have worked closely with the Region of Waterloo Public Health Emergency Services to develop the COVID-19 Guidelines for Food Programs.
View Blog PostJanuary 18, 2021Food
Nutrition labels are a great tool to help you make healthier choices at the grocery store. In this video, we will share three simple steps to make reading nutrition fact tables quick and easy.
View Blog PostJanuary 12, 2021Food
Lentils are nutritious powerhouses rich in fibre, protein and contain vitamins and minerals such as folate, potassium and iron.
View Blog PostJanuary 10, 2021Awareness, Food
With Canada’s Food Guide recommending that half our plates be filled with fruits and vegetables, learning how to save money in the produce department is a great way to maximize your food budget.
View Blog PostJanuary 8, 2021Food
Lima beans, also known as butter beans originated in the South America. They are rich in fibre, protein, magnesium, potassium and phosphorus.
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