Food Bank
no student should have to choose between paying for school and eating.
Purpose
Food Bank is dedicated to reducing food insecurity by providing short-term, emergency support so students can continue to succeed academically while maintaining their health and well-being
Why?
University can be expensive, and unexpected financial challenges can happen to anyone. By providing free food parcels, emergency hot meals, and essential items, the Food Bank helps students focus on what matters most—their health, well-being, and academic success.
Hours of Operation
Food Parcel Program
Operates all calendar year long. Processing times may be longer during holidays
Emergency Hot Meal Program
Only available from September - April
Get in Touch
Waterloo Campus
foodbank@wlu.ca
Brantford Campus
lbfoodbank@wlu.ca
No student should have to choose between buying groceries and succeeding at school.
​The Food Bank aims to help undergraduate students dealing with food insecurity. Food insecurity refers to the inability to acquire or consume a balanced diet that is of adequate quality and quantity. This can oftentimes create challenges sustaining one’s wellbeing: physically, mentally, and academically.
Food Bank Parcel Program
This service offers a completely free parcel service that operates throughout the full calendar year, providing food and hygiene parcels that accommodate most dietary restrictions and typically last a week or more.
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​Emergency Hot Meal Program (Only available September - April)
On the Waterloo campus, there is a collaborative program between the Students' Union and Laurier's Food Services to provide Dining Hall access to students in need of an emergency Hot Meal. Please note that the Food Bank Emergency Hot Meal Program is not meant to be an ongoing support and should be used in one-off dire situations where a meal is needed.
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On the Brantford campus, there is a collaborative program with The Belmont to provide food vouchers for students in need of an emergency hot meal. These vouchers can be redeemed for an entree at The Belmont. Please note that the Food Bank Emergency Hot Meal Program is not meant to be an ongoing support and should be used in one-off dire situations where a meal is needed.
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Emergency Hot Meal Program is only available from September - April.
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How does the parcel program work?
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Fill out and submit the Food Parcel Request Form​
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​Receive an email within 2 -4 business days with on campus pick up instructions.
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All Laurier students are eligible to submit a request for a Food Bank parcel.
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This service is a pick-up-only service with a turnaround time of 2-4 business days.
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All information collected is for the statistical purposes of your Students' Union Food Bank only. Only the Food Bank will have access to this information. Your confidentiality is assured.
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We will accommodate specific item requests as best we can, while supplies last.
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Special circumstances will always be considered.
Waterloo Campus
Contact: foodbank@wlu.ca
Office Location: Students' Union Offices 2nd floor of the Fred Nichols Campus Centre
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Hours of Operation: all calendar year long
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Locker Pick Up Locations: Campus-wide​​
Brantford Campus
Contact: lbfoodbank@wlu.ca
Office Location: Students' Union Offices 1st floor of the Student Centre
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Hours of Operation: all calendar year long
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Locker Pick Up Locations: Student Centre​​
Learn more about our Food Bank Volunteer Opportunities
Waterloo Campus
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Coordinator
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Volunteer Liaison
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Marketing Executive
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Events Executive
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Training Executive
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Operations Executive
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General Volunteer Members
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Link directly to the Waterloo application form can be found here​​
Brantford Campus
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Coordinator
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Executive Positions
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Volunteer Liaison
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Marketing Executive
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Events Executive
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Operations Executive
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General Volunteer
