4 Food Banks in Waterloo Region and Area Receive $4.5M From Balsillie Family Foundation

4 food banks in Waterloo region and area receive $4.5M from Balsillie Family Foundation

Four local food banks will benefit from a $4.5-million donation by the Balsillie Family Foundation, it was announced Tuesday morning.

Balsillie Family Foundation invests an additional $4.5 million to strengthen food assistance, community food infrastructure across Waterloo-Wellington

Waterloo-Wellington, Ont., September 22, 2026 – The Balsillie Family Foundation is investing an additional $4.5 million in four food banks serving Waterloo-Wellington, providing long-term support at a time when food insecurity is reaching record levels across the region. The investment will strengthen the