August 2, 2022Awareness, In the News
Living has never been more expensive in Waterloo Region and across Canada
It’s time to increase support as costs spike, writes Kim Wilhelm
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The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
May 20, 2022Awareness, In the News
How the Food Bank of Waterloo Region makes safe food-handling a top priority
Wendi Campbell, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, addresses the importance of safe food handling. With one in eight Canadians affected by a food-borne illness every year, food safety is extremely important.
View Blog PostMay 17, 2022Food & Recipes
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Ranch dressing is a versatile topping that can be used to dip vegetables in, drizzle over salads, on pizzas and more!
View Blog PostMay 6, 2022Fresh Approaches Newsletter
Fresh Approaches – Spring 2022
This Spring issue of your Fresh Approaches newsletter shows more examples of how your giving has impacted hungry people in your community.
View Blog PostMay 5, 2022Agencies
Food Tastes Better when it is Shared
In Waterloo Region, two partnered food banks share food across the Community Food Assistance Network - a system of 100+ community programs and agencies working together to provide meals and emergency food hampers to individuals and families in need of support.
View Blog PostApril 30, 2022Awareness, In the News
With provincial election looming, Food Bank of Waterloo Region weighs in on affordable child care
With the provincial election looming, Wendi Campbell, CEO of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, addresses the importance of affordable child care and data-informed policies, in light of the new child care agreement between the federal and provincial governments.
View Blog PostApril 29, 2022Beverages, Food & Recipes, Fruit
Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie
This Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Smoothie recipe is a tasty treat that is healthy and can be enjoyed any time of day.
View Blog PostApril 25, 2022Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Josh
It's National Volunteer Week and this years theme is Empathy in Action. This week, we are showcasing a few of our incredible volunteers and learning more about why they choose to volunteer with us and what empathy means to them.
View Blog PostApril 24, 2022Volunteers
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet David
Today marks the start of National Volunteer Week and this years theme is Empathy in Action. This week, we will be showcasing just a few of our incredible volunteers and learning more about why they choose to volunteer with us and what empathy means to them.
View Blog PostApril 15, 2022Food & Recipes, Vegetarian
Curry Roasted Vegetable Bowl with Lemon Tahini Sauce
Don't be intimidated by the length of time it takes to prepare this meal. It's a simple recipe that provides lots of flavour, is fulfilling and will definitely leave you looking forward to leftovers.
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