Last month, Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® (KWAR) President, Lynn Bebenek, presented The Food Bank of Waterloo Region Executive Director, Wendi Campbell, with a cheque for $5,130.
“With one in 20 individuals hungry, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region provides an important service to our community,” said Lynn Bebenek, President of the KWAR. “REALTORS® have and will continue to support The Food Bank in its efforts to help those in need.”
There has been a five per cent increase in the need for food assistance since 2011. 47 per cent of households requesting this help are families with children.
“A gift of $20 to The Food Bank of Waterloo Region will provide food for a family of four for four days,” said Wendi Campbell. “This is possible because of the generosity of neighbours like the Kitchener-Waterloo Association of REALTORS® coupled with partners in food industry and throughout our community working together so that no one will go hungry.”
Since 1993 the KWAR has donated well in excess of half a million ($500,000) dollars to support local charities. REALTORS® believe that healthy communities depend on a strong economy, safe neighbourhoods, a clean environment, access to housing and the protection of rights of property owners. The KWAR recognizes the need to support and enhance the Quality of Life enjoyed by residents of Waterloo region.
