Winnipeg Harvest appoints new executive director

The fight against hunger in Manitoba just got stronger.

Winnipeg Harvest appointed Keren Taylor-Hughes as its new executive director on Tuesday.

Taylor-Hughes succeeds David Northcott, who announced his retirement last February.

READ MORE: After 30 years David Northcott retiring from Winnipeg Harvest

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She began her career in Winnipeg with Child and Family Services, before leading numerous other organizations around North America.

“After conducting a nation-wide search and extensive interview process, we’re thrilled to have Keren join our team, filling the key leadership role of Executive Director,” Board President Gail Loewen said.

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Winnipeg Harvest provides food assistance to almost 64,000 Manitobans each month, distributing millions of pounds of food via 400 food banks and other agencies across the province.

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“The fight against hunger and poverty must be relentless,” Taylor-Hughes said. “Together with the ongoing support of generous and caring Manitobans, we will continue to strive to meet the growing needs of those in our community”.