Millions of meals needed for Waterloo Region

Last updated on Jun 18, 2026

Posted on Jun 18, 2026

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There’s nothing political about being hungry.

Amidst charges from the Conservative Party of Canada that food bank usage in the country is at record highs, the Food Bank of Waterloo Region is looking to raise the resources needed to meet the skyrocketing local need.

Their goal: 1.5 million meals to get them through summer.

“In Waterloo Region, more than 26,000 children live in food-insecure households,” said CEO Kim Wilhelm.

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