News & Updates
Stay informed about what is happening at Friendship House.
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Ways to Cope With Loneliness: Small Steps Back to Connection
Gentle, practical ways to ease loneliness, from small daily routines to sharing a free community meal with neighbours in Brantford.
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How to Budget on a Low Income: A Simple Plan That Works
A plain, step-by-step way to build a budget when money is tight, plus free help in Brantford that can take pressure off your grocery…
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How to Teach Kids About Giving Back: Simple Ideas for Families
Practical, age-friendly ways to help children understand kindness and giving, from sorting outgrown clothes to running a family food drive.
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How to Reduce Food Waste at Home: Simple Habits That Save Money
Simple, low-cost habits that help your groceries, including Food Bank groceries, last longer and keep good food out of the garbage.
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The Benefits of Community Gardens: Food, Health and Neighbours
Why community gardens matter: fresh food, time outdoors, new skills and neighbours who know each other, plus how gardening supports meals in Brantford.
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How to Organize a Clothing Drive in Brantford
How to plan a clothing drive in Brantford that collects what people can actually wear, from setting the rules to dropping it off at…
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How to Run a Food Drive in Brantford: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical plan for running a food drive at your school, workplace, church or street in Brantford, from the first call to the drop-off.
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First Time Using a Food Bank? What to Expect and How to Prepare
Nervous about your first visit to a food bank? Here is what to bring, what happens when you arrive, and why there is nothing…
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Food Bank vs Soup Kitchen: What Is the Difference?
A food bank and a soup kitchen both fight hunger in different ways. Learn the difference, and how to use both at Friendship House…
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Food Insecurity in Brantford: What It Is and How Our Community Responds
What food insecurity means, why it is rising, how Brantford is responding, and how Friendship House and neighbours can help.
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