January 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 18, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
Amidst growing concerns regarding COVID-19, we wanted to let you know the steps being taken at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region to ensure the health and well-being of staff, volunteers, guests and people accessing food assistance.
View Blog PostJanuary 14, 2021Awareness, COVID-19
With an increase in the number of people accessing food support, you might be wondering how you can make a difference. Should you donate food, funds, your time? We know it can be confusing and hard to stay on top of it all. To help, we have pulled together a list of the do’s and don’ts to consider when donating to The Food Bank.
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.
View Blog PostJanuary 6, 2021Awareness, Food
Building a strong nutritional foundation starts with the basics and the role the six essential nutrients have.
View Blog PostJanuary 1, 2021In the Community
This year, we had the opportunity to chat with Carly Byrd, Public Relations Coordinator at Home Hardware Stores Limited in more detail about their ongoing support of The Food Bank and the communities they live and work in.
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