Harvest Manitoba

• Record number of visitors to food banks in Canada renews calls for greater support in Manitoba

  Nearly 2 million people accessed food banks across Canada in March this year. It's a nearly 31 per cent increase from last year's numbers.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2023
  
• Manitoba scores slightly higher than average on poverty reduction: report

  Food Banks Canada's newly released Poverty Report Cards assign Manitoba a C- grade.

  Canada

  Sep 26, 2023
  
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• Mixed results for Manitobans as federal grocery rebate still leaves some struggling with rising costs

  Millions of Canadians woke up on Wednesday with a bit more money in their pockets thanks to the federal grocery rebate but some Manitobans said they need something more consistent.

  Economy

  Jul 5, 2023
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• Some Ukrainian newcomers in Manitoba turning to food banks as food prices soar

  'Even if you received some support from the government, even if you have some savings, you are still afraid. What will happen in one month if I will not find a job?'

  Money

  Apr 13, 2023
• Manitoba food banks, shelters facing increase in need of donations

  Harvest Manitoba has seen 140-per cent greater need than just three years ago, and many of those asking for help are steadily employed.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2023
• Rising food costs affecting ability to purchase nutritious food in remote Manitoba communities

  Food prices for even basic items are often higher in remote Manitoba communities than in cities. Gas prices and travel time also make it more difficult to get fresh food up north.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2023
• Manitoba grant supports food banks to the tune of $3 million

  Manitoba is taking action to support those most in need by way of a $3-million grant, Premier Heather Stefanson and Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced Monday. 

  Economy

  Dec 19, 2022
• Harvest Manitoba report reflects growing food, economic insecurity across province

  Harvest Manitoba's second annual Harvest Voices survey, released Thursday, is a study about the use of food banks and how economic instability affects those who need them.

  Canada

  Dec 1, 2022
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• Manitoba charities hopeful for help on ‘Giving Tuesday’

  Giving Tuesday is an opportunity for people to give back to the community before the holidays and many charities could definitely use the help.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
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• Demand for Harvest Manitoba hampers continues to skyrocket

  Harvest Manitoba recently hit a new high after giving out over 14,000 hampers in August. A year ago, the group averaged 11,000 deliveries.

  Economy

  Sep 13, 2022