Increased need at Harvest Manitoba
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This article was published 26/10/2022 (216 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
This past year, Harvest Manitoba has seen need for food in our communities increase to new highs. The combination of rising inflation, economic insecurity and later waves of the COVID-19 pandemic made 2022 a year where support from donors and supporters was more critical than ever.
The number of Harvest hampers has gone up by over 40 per cent since 2021, with almost 15,000 households depending on Harvest hampers every month.
In addition to the increased pressures of inflation and economic uncertainty, Harvest Manitoba has a new group of clients requiring its services, Ukrainian newcomers who are restarting their lives in Manitoba. Thousands of Ukrainian refugees have settled in Manitoba since the war began in February.
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Nataliia came to Winnipeg from war-torn Ukraine with her five-year-old son in August. They were forced to flee their country with just two suitcases. She is incredibly thankful to the organizations that have provided them with a new home, a sense of community, and healthy food.
Nataliia is one of those clients. She came to Winnipeg with her five-year-old son in August. They were forced to flee their country with just two suitcases, leaving their homeland, family, and friends behind. She is incredibly thankful to the organizations that have provided them with a new home, a sense of community, and healthy food.
“Harvest Manitoba helps us a lot,” Nataliia shared. “I am still looking for a job. Without Harvest, I wouldn’t be able to get the food that I need for my family. Harvest Manitoba makes it simple and easy to sign up. They do a great job.”
Demand for food in Winnipeg and communities around Manitoba has never been greater than it is today.
“The unprecedented volume has kept our warehouse and agency partners very busy, however, despite the record demand, no one is turned away – we supported every family in need who came to Harvest for help,” said Vince Barletta, Harvest Manitoba president and CEO.
It takes a community to feed a community. Your gift helps to support clients such as Nataliia and the thousands of Manitobans who depend on our monthly hampers.
For more information on Harvest Manitoba and its programs or to donate, visit www.harvestmanitoba.ca, email info@harvestmanitoba.ca or call 204-982-3663.
Harvest Manitoba
Harvest Manitoba is a not-for-profit, community based organization. Our goals are to collect and share surplus food with people who are hungry and to offer training opportunities to help people step up and out of poverty. Our ultimate goal is to eliminate the need for food banks in our community. Find out more at www.harvestmanitoba.ca