Doug is joined by Kim Wilhelm, CEO of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. Together, they talk about the various programs available to the local community in need of food. They discuss the impact cost of living has had on the food bank, issues of food inflation and food insecurity, changes in demand since the pandemic, ways to donate, and how those in need can access food.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Food assistance programs
02:41 Hunger count
06:56 Food insecurity
08:13 How has the demand for the food bank changed since the pandemic
11:14 Food inflation
14:13 How does the food bank receive food
16:01 How can you donate cash to the food bank
16:51 The impact cost of living has had on food donations
18:20 How can you receive food from the food bank
22:04 Food bank delivery program
22:40 Food bank eligibility and agency support
29:44 Food banks most needed food items
33:40 Conclusion
Related Links:
Hoyes Michalos is a proud partner of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region - https://www.hoyes.com/community-involvement/
Food Bank of Waterloo Region - https://www.thefoodbank.ca/
Food for Thought Blog - https://www.thefoodbank.ca/blog/
Volunteer at the Food Bank - www.thefoodbank.ca/volunteer
Community Food Assistance Network- www.thefoodbank.ca/network/map
Hunger in Waterloo Region - www.thefoodbank.ca/about/hunger/
