The Food Bank of Waterloo Region
50 Alpine Court N2E 2M7 Kitchener, ON, Canada

In 2019, 3,106,136 meals were distributed throughout Waterloo Region. Learn about this and other milestones in our 2019-20 Community Impact Report at thefoodbank.ca/financial-accountability. #FeedWR

A perfect winter meal and our day 13 Reverse Advent Calendar item - stew! Download our calendar at thefoodbank.ca/advent to follow along and fill a donation box to be donated at the end of the month. #FeedWR

We would love to keep connecting with you. If you haven't already, please follow, like and subscribe to us on other channels: Twitter: https://twitter.com/FoodBankWatReg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodbankwatreg/... YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCsP_d1jI7he3MdBN_AA16Bg LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/c/the-food-bank-of-waterloo-region

If you are in need of food assistance, please call our centralized referral line Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30 for the quickest and simplest way to access services at 519.743.5576 ext. 340. We will help you find a program near you to receive support. #FeedWR

As a sponsor of Food & Fund Drives for 3 years, Morell Kelly Personal Injury Law have been generous supporters of The Food Bank! Phil the Food Drive Bag took a drive earlier this month to visit our friends at Morell Kelly. Thanks to their support, we are able to help community members run their Food & Fund Drives to support individuals in need of food assistance in our community. #FeedWR

Will you share the love with your local food bank this holiday season? Meat & Poultry Ontario is hosting a giveaway! Vote for the food bank you'd like to receive a donation of a minimum of $300 worth of meat and poultry products. Vote for The Food Bank at http://ow.ly/WQg150CIZG7. #FeedWR

As the chocolate advent calendars fly off the shelves in stores, consider adding another advent calendar to your child's schedule this year! A Reverse Advent Calendar where you collect one item per day to put into a box to be donated to The Food Bank. The box filled with our most-needed items will help the 1 in 20 households in our community who are struggling to put food on the table. Download the printable calendar at http://ow.ly/sqyw50CpkjE. #FeedWR

Grab your running shoes and join Runners' Choice Waterloo in supporting The Food Bank from Nov 23 - Dec 13 through a virtual 3k, 5k or 10k race. Registration fee is $10 and will be donated directly to The Food Bank. Stop by in store to donate non-perishable food or household items. #FeedWR

Stop by Zehrs Conestoga to donate to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region This year more then ever they need our support.

The Christmas Bureau helps people living on a low income in Waterloo Region with food and gifts. If you are in need of help this December, visit www.christmashampers.ca to learn how to register. Christmas Hamper registration runs from November 2-30. #FeedWR

Happy Flyer Thursday! We're using reebee to browse the flyers and show you where to get a great deal on our most needed items, to give a great deal back to neighbours in need. Check it out in our stories! #FeedWR

Until December 31, BarBurrito Canada is holding a food drive to support neighbours in need of food assistance! Every person who donates a non-perishable food item at the Kitchener Fairway or Kitchener Sunrise locations will be entered to win an iPad Air, gift cards & burritos for a year! #FeedWR.

We are working with community programs and agency partners to help ensure continued service delivery throughout the Community Food Assistance Network. For up-to-date resources, visit: http://thefoodbank.ca/vitalservice #FeedWR

We are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system due to an area outage. If you are in need of food assistance, please visit thefoodbank.ca/network/map to find a program near you. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time. #FeedWR

Over 2 billion people do not have regular access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food. The global population is expected to reach almost 10 billion by 2050. Today is #WorldFoodDay, a day to increase awareness of world hunger and poverty and to inspire solutions for world change. http://ow.ly/tfVS50BUnKU. #FeedWR

If you are in need of food assistance, please contact The Food Bank Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 519.743.5576 ext. 340 or visit thefoodbank.ca/map anytime to receive information about programs and supports closest to you. #FeedWR

On Wednesday, our perishable hamper volunteers were putting together incredible bags that were shared with Ray of Hope Inc. Chandler Mowat Community Centre Paulander Community Centre, Forest Heights Community Centre and Courtland Shelley Community Centre. Thank you to our incredible volunteers and donors! #FeedWR

The draw for the Rangers Reach Community Impact 50/50 Raffle is tomorrow, October 17! Make sure you purchase your tickets before the draw time of 3:00 p.m. to have a chance to win the jackpot or several other secondary prizes. All proceeds support 4 local charities, including The Food Bank! Get your tickets at reach5050.com. #FeedWR

Housing is a cornerstone of sustainable and inclusive communities. Today is #NationalHousingDay. It’s a day to recognize the important work done by housing partners to improve access to housing for everyone in Canada. Thank you to the programs right here in Waterloo Region that are improving access. #FeedWR

Today is Pantry Day - Kraft Heinz Canada's first ever one-day, nationwide food drive. They are committed to donating one product to Food Banks Canada for every participating product purchased on Pantry Day. You can help make a difference and #FeedWR.

With many COVID-19 relief programs, such as the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, having come and gone, many people are facing bankruptcy and wondering how they will survive. Read more about this and Wendi Campbell's podcast with Hoyes Michalos on the blog: http://ow.ly/PMFc50CnjwE. #FeedWR

From November 16-21, @fusionkitchenandcafe are celebrating their 2nd anniversary by donating 5% from all sales to The Food Bank. They are currently open for take-out and delivery, so place your order by phone or online today! #FeedWR.

Today is Flyer Thursday! With the help of reebee, we're showing you where to get a great deal on our most needed items to give a great deal back to neighbours in need of food assistance in our stories. Check it out and help us #FeedWR!

In lieu of our annual Christmas party, we ask you to join us in supporting our community and giving to those less fortunate. https://www.thefoodbank.ca/polocorp Support the The Food Bank of Waterloo Region!

This October 16th, Kraft Heinz Canada is launching its first ever one-day, nationwide food drive, Pantry Day. On this day, Kraft Heinz Canada is committing to donating a product to Food Banks Canada for every participating product purchased on Pantry Day. Together, we can make a difference in the fight against food insecurity. #FeedWR

This week we have seen an incredible increase in donations from Thanksgiving! Our warehouse team is busy sorting and packaging up this food to be distributed to community programs and agency partners in our community. Thank you for your generosity! #FeedWR

Last week, OSC Seeds shared a $5,000 donation with The Food Bank. When asked, they said that they wanted to give back to their community and chose The Food Bank because of the support that we provide throughout Waterloo Region to individuals in need. Their generous donation will help provide 15,000 meals to neighbours in Waterloo Region. Thank you! #FeedWR

People are often inspired around major holidays such as Thanksgiving and Christmas to give back to their community and help those in need. That’s exactly what sparked a local family to create a Halloween Box in support of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Learn more about their fundraiser at http://ow.ly/9uNw50BSjuE. #FeedWR

The Rangers Reach Community Impact 50/50 Raffle, sponsored by Rustico Kitchen and Bar is assisting 4 local charities that would have traditionally been supported by Rangers Reach and the Kitchener Rangers in The Aud’s Community Corner. We are proud to be one of these charities the raffle is supporting! If you haven't already, make sure to buy your tickets at reach5050.com. #FeedWR

Sponsors play a critical role in helping us acquire, coordinate and distribute food to the Community Food Assistance Network a system of 100+ community programs and agency partners we work with to provide food and connection to vital supports. With their generous support, we are able to maximize our impact, strengthen our capacity and reduce hunger in Waterloo Region. Thank you to all of our Food & Fund Drive sponsors for being dedicated to helping neighbours in our community. #FeedWR

Today is your last chance to get a limited-edition Phil the Food Drive Bag and Onkel Hans Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest pin! All proceeds of the pins will support individuals requiring food assistance in Waterloo Region. Get your pin today at phil.givesmart.ca. #FeedWR

It wouldn’t be Thanksgiving in Waterloo Region without the annual Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Thanksgiving Day Parade! Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest has partnered with CTV Kitchener to bring you a look back on previous parades, presented by Piller's Fine Foods from 12-1 today. Tune in and make a donation to The Food Bank as you watch at thefoodbank.ca/hans. #FeedWR

Monday, October 12 is the final day of the Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest Onkel Hans Food Drive. We have seen such incredible generosity from all of our neighbours in Waterloo Region this Thanksgiving, and we genuinely appreciate you helping to #FeedWR through your food and fund donations. There is still time to make a contribution at thefoodbank.ca/hans.