Kim Wilhelm

Wichita

News Director at KWCH-TV (Wichita, KS)

Senior Executive News Trainer at Gray Television

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Articles

Celebrating The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s volunteers

1 week ago | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

Without our volunteers, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region. That’s why every April, we look forward to National Volunteer Week — a time to officially celebrate and thank our 4,400-plus volunteers for the incredible work they do every day to ensure people in our community have access to food assistance.
Access to nutritious food is essential to build a healthier, stronger community

1 month ago | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

March is Nutrition Month — a nationwide campaign highlighting the importance of making nutritious food choices and developing healthy eating habits. But for individuals and families facing food insecurity, accessing fresh, healthy food isn’t always easy. In Waterloo Region, nearly 74,000 people, including 25,000 children, live in food-insecure households, making it difficult to maintain a balanced diet.
Consider food insecurity this provincial election

2 months ago | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

The upcoming provincial election comes at a crucial time for Ontarians, as food insecurity continues to reach record levels across the province. In our 41 years at The Food Bank of Waterloo Region, we’ve never seen a higher demand for emergency food assistance. One in eight households in Waterloo Region rely on food support — a staggering 150 per cent increase from just three years ago, when it was one in 20.
Feeding Waterloo Region and beyond

2 months ago | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

Collaboration is key to building a stronger, hunger-free community. Sometimes that collaboration happens right here at the local level, and other times, it goes beyond. Let me explain. Imagine an Ontario farmer named Joe. After a successful harvest, Joe ends up with more fresh produce than he can sell. Wanting to make a difference, he decides to donate the extra food to his local food bank.
How you can help reduce hunger, support our neighbours in need this holiday season

Dec 1, 2024 | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

In The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s 2024 Community Impact report, we shared that the need for food assistance has once again hit record levels, with one in eight households — or 73,600 people — in Waterloo Region accessing support this past year. This is a big increase from last year, when one in 10 households, or 58,600 people, needed help.
Yet another record-breaking rise in the demand for food support

Nov 3, 2024 | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

The release of The Food Bank of Waterloo Region’s annual Community Impact report on Oct. 21 showcases our efforts to ensure no one experiences hunger in our community, while highlighting another record-breaking increase in the need for food assistance in Waterloo Region.
Yet another record-breaking rise in the demand for food support

Nov 3, 2024 | waterloochronicle.ca | Kim Wilhelm

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Born out of recession, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region marks 40 years amid ongoing food insecurity

Oct 9, 2024 | cambridgetimes.ca | Kim Wilhelm

High interest rates. High unemployment. Rising costs of living. A food insecurity crisis. You might think I’m describing 2024, but I want to take you back 40 years to the early 1980s, when Canada — like much of the world — was dealing with the aftermath of a severe economic recession. It was during this time the idea for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region was born.
Born out of recession, The Food Bank of Waterloo Region marks 40 years amid ongoing food insecurity

Oct 9, 2024 | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

High interest rates. High unemployment. Rising costs of living. A food insecurity crisis. You might think I’m describing 2024, but I want to take you back 40 years to the early 1980s, when Canada — like much of the world — was dealing with the aftermath of a severe economic recession. It was during this time the idea for The Food Bank of Waterloo Region was born.
Make a difference this Hunger Action Month

Sep 10, 2024 | therecord.com | Kim Wilhelm

September is Hunger Action Month — a nationwide campaign that draws attention to hunger in our communities and encourages each one of us to take action to address food insecurity and support those in need. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region is experiencing the highest need for food assistance in our 40-year history, with one in 10 households in the community accessing food support from organizations within the Community Food Assistance Network.