Winnipeg Harvest Blog

January 30, 2012

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Looking for a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon?

Help out Winnipeg Harvest by spending “An afternoon with the Phil” on February 25^th. The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir (shown below) will perform a concert at Neil Bardal Funeral Centre. Tickets are $20 with all proceeds going to Winnipeg Harvest. And don’t forget to take a ‘Tin for the Bin’.

Choose your Charity Concert Series

Part II of the “Choose your Charity” concert series at the Winnipeg Free Press News Café goes this Thursday February 2^nd. For $15, you can see Katie Murphy perform her unique Folk/Pop/Rock sound. Bring a ‘Tin for the Bin’ for Winnipeg Harvest and the admission is $10.

January 23, 2012

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There are about 75 people volunteering here today. Winnipeg Harvest has a wonderful, committed and talented volunteer base.

Did you know that, Winnipeg Harvest volunteers put in over 383,000 hours last year? Factoring in a 40 hour work week, over a period of 52 weeks, that is the equivalent of 192 full-time positions.

From sorting incoming food to answering 400+ daily phone calls from clients, to delivering snacks to daycares, the people who volunteer are the backbone of Winnipeg Harvest.

If you are interested in volunteering at Winnipeg harvest, visit our website at http://winnipegharvest.org/get-involved/

Are you looking to add to your art collection with great local talent? You have your chance this weekend at the Forks Market 10^th Annual Art Festival & Auction.

Proceeds generated by the auction of this original artwork will benefit Winnipeg Harvest and Red River College Graphic Design.

Details are listed on the poster below.

2012-01-19T10:43:00.000-08:00

Eight nights of great musical talent at the Winnipeg Free Press News Café starting next week!

The first annual ‘Choose your Charity’ Concert Series starts on Thursday January 26^th with the JD Edwards Band.

The concept is simple, yet unique. Each artist gets their own Thursday showcase at the News Café, and picks a charity to collect donations for. The J-D Edwards Band has chosen to support Manitoba Mutts, an organization that takes in dogs from all over Manitoba who have been abandoned, abused or surrendered at no fault of their own.

Each Thursday, starting next week, you can enjoy some great local musical talent for $15 each week. The admission price is $10, if you bring a ‘Tin for the Bin’ for Winnipeg Harvest.

The JD Edwards band, appearing on City TV Winnipeg’s ‘B-T’

Thank you to musician James Struthers for organizing this eight-part concert series. And thank you James for choosing to support Winnipeg Harvest.

January 16, 2012

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Really excited about tomorrow! CTV – Winnipeg Morning Show Host Eleanor Coopsammy is showing a feature about Floral Philanthropy and its connection to Winnipeg Harvest.

So what is ‘Floral Philanthropy’? The concept is simple. The description is clearly outlined on http://floralphilanthropy.wordpress.com/about/

“Floral Philanthropy is a unique, first-in-Canada program which re-purposes the flowers from your event to bring joy, healing and therapeutic benefit to others. Volunteers retrieve the flowers from your venue, redesign the arrangements and redeliver these petal pick-me-ups to persons who rarely receive such gifts of hope.”

If you want to see how Joyce Berry, Hennie Corrin, Barry McArton (pictured below) bring their unique talents to the process, make sure you check out the piece in the CTV – Winnipeg Morning Show tomorrow between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.

2012 Empty Bowl Celebrity Auction, presented by Manitoba Lotteries
And while the event itself won’t take place until November, the planning for the 2012 Empty Bowl Celebrity Auction, presented by Manitoba Lotteries, has started. The organizing/planning committee for the 2012 Gala holds its first meeting this week.

Some talented people are bringing their skill set to help organize this Gala, one the signature events Winnipeg Harvest holds each year. For every $1 raised, Winnipeg harvest is able to leverage that dollar into $20 worth of food.

Posted 16th January by winnipegharvest

January 12, 2012

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January 12^th.

Big thanks to Drew Kozub (pictured below in the middle on the forklift), the morning remote host for B-T and the whole crew at City TV Winnipeg. Drew spent the morning with us checking out our warehouse, the kitchen and our media room. Thanks Drew & crew! Come back soon.

Like us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/wpgharvest) or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/#!/WinnipegHarvest) and to check out the photos and find out more about Winnipeg Harvest.

Remember, every dollar Harvest collects can be leveraged into $20 worth of food by Winnipeg Harvest.

Paulo Borges (shown below) will be appearing at Sam's Place Bookstore 159 Henderson Hwy tomorrow (Friday, January 13^th from 7:30-9:30pm). The $5 cover charge, will help out the Mennonite Central Committee.

And “Music For Harvest” Volumes I and II are available for sale at tomorrow’s event. Paulo is donating profits from sales and radio play to Winnipeg Harvest. Full details are available at www.lovemenot.ca or by phoning 793-8733.

Thanks Paulo.

As always, we invite you to our website at www.winnipegharvest.org to find out how you can volunteer money, time or food.

One busy Warehouse, Get your stained glass

2011-12-12T12:52:00.000-08:00

This time of year, the food donations to Winnipeg Harvest are huge. It means more volunteer hours, more pick-ups to ensure more people are getting the food donations many so desperately need at this time of year. Food & Warehouse Coordinator Chris Hoover says pick-ups this month are up about 50% from last month, but says that is the norm for December.

If you wish to donate food, time or money, visit www.winnipegharvest.org

For $20, you can create your own piece of art at Prairie Stained Glass on Sargent Avenue. All finished glass products go to Winnipeg Harvest as gifts for volunteers. CBC T-V in Manitoba featured Prairie Stain Glass on their Saturday December 10^th newscast.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2011/12/10/mb-stained-glass-111210.html

The December e-newsletter is on-line!

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The December 2011 edition of Winnipeg Harvest’s e-newsletter is on our website. http://winnipegharvest.org/2011/12/december-2011/

So much going on December and so many great people have dropped by the building today and over the last couple of weeks with donations of money, time and food. We all know the Holiday spirit exists in Winnipeg within so many wonderful people, but to meet them, to talk to them and to hear their stories is part of what makes Winnipeg Harvest so special.

If you haven’t already, don’t forget to likes us Facebook, http://www.facebook.com/wpgharvest , follow us on Twitter http://twitter.com/#!/WinnipegHarvest or subscribe to WinnipegHarvestInc. on YouTube.

And don’t forget to donate money, time or food at one of many different events this month http://winnipegharvest.org/events/

Harvesting Hope

2011-12-06T09:02:00.000-08:00

CBC Radio Manitoba has spent a lot of time at Winnipeg Harvest in recent days.

CBC has been conducting interviews with clients, volunteers and team members, while readying for “Harvesting Hope”, which will air on CBC on Friday December 9^th from 5:30 a.m. through 6 p.m.

CBC will broadcast the stories from the people whose spirit embodies what is Winnipeg Harvest.

While the mission of Winnipeg Harvest is to providing food to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families and to maximize public awareness of hunger, the stories CBC does with the interviewees helps articulate the challenges many face to look after themselves and their families on a day-to-day basis.

Don’t forget to tune in Friday December 9^th to CBC Radio Manitoba.

2011-12-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

PEOPLE GOTTA EAT - A Holiday Food Drive to benefit Winnipeg Harvest

Energy 106 is getting their guest list ready today along with set up for the live broadcast starting this Thursday December 8^th right through Saturday December 10^th at Grant Park Shopping Centre for their “People Gotta Eat” campaign. Included among the VIP guests to be interviewed are Comedian Big Daddy Tazz and His Worship, Mayor Sam Katz.

Since November 21^st, Energy 106 has been collecting non-perishable food items, all of which will be donated to Winnipeg Harvest. The campaign will culminate with a three day live broadcast by Energy 106 at Grant Park Shopping Centre.

Tune into Winnipeg’s New Number Hit Music station to hear volunteers, staff and supporters of Winnipeg Harvest December 8^th through December 10^th.

Peak of the Market is matching all donations during the “People Gotta Eat” campaign, pound for pound.

For details visit, www.energy106.ca or www.winnipegharvest.org .

December 1st at Winnipeg Harvest

2011-12-01T07:42:00.000-08:00

What a wonderful article by Winnipeg Free Press columnist Gordon Sinclair this morning about Sheryl Armstrong of St. Catherines, ON. Shery'sl bid of $3,550 was the highest in Winnipeg Harvest’s EBay auction of Justin Bieber’s guitar.

More importantly, Gordon did his characteristically masterful job of telling the story of why Sheryl felt compelled to bid on the guitar and her connection to food banks. If you have a few minutes, the article is well worth the read.

CJNU 107.9 FM, Nostalgia radio, is into its second day on location here at Winnipeg Harvest. And CJNU will be on location here through December 23^rd, playing all those great hits in the golden era of music, from the 40’s through the 60s.

CJNU hosts will also be interviewing volunteers, supporters and staff committed to Winnipeg Harvest’s mission. Thanks CJNU.

And we at Winnipeg Harvest were sorry to hear that Laurie Mustard has left the Winnipeg Sun. Laurie has always been a terrific supporter of the mission here at Winnipeg Harvest. We wish nothing but good things for Laurie and his family and applaud his legacy in the Winnipeg media over the last thirty plus years.

Kids Blue Box Gardens Program

2011-09-30T07:56:00.000-07:00

Have you heard about the Winnipeg Harvest Kids Blue Box Gardens program? Winnipeg Harvest encourages youth to get involved in having their own urban garden by planting in a blue box. It allows youth to connect to where food comes from and how easy it is to grow on your own.

If you need more inspiration....

Everyday Health has a new TV series that profiles ordinary people who overcome extraordinary obstacles and who are helping others lead healthier, happier lives.

Episode 5 airs this Saturday, October 1st, on local ABC stations, and features Katie Stagliano, an inspirational 13-year-old girl who founded Katie’s Krops, a movement designed to gets kids to grow food and feed the less fortunate in their communities. Plus, there's surprise guest Ellie Krieger, New York Times bestselling author and registered dietitian. The show is inspiring and feel good for everyone who participates in the fight against hunger.

For more details on the show, recap episodes and other information, check out:
http://www.everydayhealth.com/tv

2011-09-27T06:25:00.001-07:00

Tune into Breakfast Television on Citytv Winnipeg on Wednesday, October 26 as they kick off their Community Spotlight series.

This series will run the last Wednesday of each month for the year. The three hour live show will highlight the behind the scenes elements of Winnipeg Harvest including volunteer profiles, success stories, hunger and poverty awareness issues, website promotion, a live remote at Winnipeg Harvest and more.

Learn the daily operations of our humble space where people come together to help feed hungry Manitobans in our community.

Family Fun Free Event!

2011-08-10T14:21:00.000-07:00

Citytv Kids Day Carnival at the Forks!

Saturday, August 13

Winnipeg Harvest and Staples are teaming up to raise donations of school supplies for the kids this fall from Aug 3-Sept 9.

Help the kids fill up their backpack this year and purchase some Tools for School at Citytv's Kids day at the Forks! The whole family can join us under the canopy on Saturday, Aug 13, from 11-3pm. With a variety of entertainment from Folklorama dance groups to art, crafts, face painting, and bouncy castles and the opportunity for an interview with Citytv at Kids Corner.

You can't miss it!!

Help a child succeed in the classroom this year!

For more information visit: Citytv.com

Grey Cup at Winnipeg Harvest!

2011-08-04T13:57:00.000-07:00

Today, August 4, the CFL Grey Cup was at Winnipeg Harvest with Winnipeg Blue Bomber Buck Pierce. We were excited to invite Buck to Winnipeg Harvest with Purolator Tackle Hunger.

What's On This Week?

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 (Tomorrow!) at 6:30pm: Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on the Edmonton Eskimos at Canad Inns Stadium. Bring a Tin for the Bin and get your picture taken with the GREY CUP! Enter to win a signed Buck Pierce Winnipeg Blue Bomber Jersey!

Go Blue & Gold!

AUGUST 3-SEPTEMBER 9 is Tools for Schools. Drop off your donation of a school supply or monetary donation to any Staples location in Winnipeg.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 5 is Kraft Hug Day! Spread the Feeling at the Forks from 11am to 4pm or online at http://www.spreadthefeeling.ca/

For every bear hug given, Kraft will donate one jar of Peanut Butter to Winnipeg Harvest. Peanut Butter is one of our Top Ten Most Wanted Food Items: http://www.winnipegharvest.org/help/food/wanted

Thanks Kraft!

Thanks!

2011-07-27T12:39:00.000-07:00

This past Monday, July 25, Winnipeg Harvest visited the

Carpathia Housing Co-op Children's Drop In program. The group talked about hunger in Manitoba and what Winnipeg Harvest does to feed families across our province. The group at the drop-in drew pictures and donated non-perishable food items.

THANK YOU for the generous gifts! Come visit us soon!

Don't know what to do this long weekend?

Visit the Prairie Dog Central on SUNDAY, July 31 for the Great Train Robberies at 11:00 am. All proceeds go to Winnipeg Harvest.

Fringe! Families! Fun!

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Yesterday was the Sodexo Foundation with Winnipeg Harvest and Boys and Girls Clubs of Winnipeg Barbecue to celebrate the Feeding Our Future program! During July and August, Winnipeg Harvest and the Sodexo Foundation are working together to provide 150 healthy lunches PER DAY to five community programs throughout the city. Check out these pictures of yesterday's celebration barbecue!

What a great barbecue! THANK YOU to the Sodexo Foundation for their time and effort.

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK?

FAMILY NIGHT is happening again!

TONIGHT, July 21 is Family Night. Gather your family members and join us from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Spaces are limited to 25 people so call 982-3663 ext 434 NOW to sign up! Can't make it? Join us next time, Tuesday August 9 or Wednesday, August 24 for another fun-filled Family Night.

Have you seen any Winnipeg Fringe Festival Shows yet? Don't forget to Bring a Tin for the Bin at the Fringe! The bins are located at the Old Market Square info tent and inside the Manitoba Theatre Centre lobby.

CALL 982-3663 ext 434 for information on how you can get involved this week!

What's Up This Week!

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Check out these pictures from FAMILY NIGHT which took place Wednesday, July 9! Families joined together to volunteer in the Winnipeg Harvest warehouse.

The families and staff at Winnipeg Harvest had a great time working together to serve the community. THANK YOU to the families for their hard work!

JOIN US for our next Family Night, Thursday July 21 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Spaces are limited to 25 people so call 982-3587 now to sign up!

What else is happening this week?

The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have opened their season undefeated! Cheer on the Bombers on Thursday, July 14 at 7 pm as they take on the Calgary Stampeders at Canad Inns Stadium. Bring a Tin for the Bin in support of Winnipeg Harvest! Go Blue & Gold!

Saturday, July 16 is the Annual Latter Day Saints City-Wide Food Drive in support of Winnipeg Harvest. Look for your door hangers which are being delivered in the city right now! Volunteers will pick up your donations from 9am to 3pm Saturday, July 16. Didn't get a door hanger? Feel free to drop off your non-perishable food items between 9am and 3pm at one of the following four locations:

700 London Street

505 Academy Road

45 Dalhousie Drive

807 Setter Street

Also on Saturday July 16 is our weekly Blue Box Gardening Event! People of all ages are invited to sign up for this informative and fun event where participants learn how to turn a Blue Box recycling bin into a thriving garden.

This event runs every Saturday from 10 am to noon.

We'd also like to extend a giant THANK YOU to AIME'S MUSIC SERVICE for the music at our volunteer carnival which took place on Saturday, June 25 here at Winnipeg Harvest! The music didn't stop all day and was a welcome addition to our carnival!

THANKS for the great music!

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Join us Saturday, July 9 as we kick off this summer's Blue Box Gardening event series! Running every Saturday morning through July and August from 10am to noon, this event is open to people of all ages who want to learn how to turn your everyday Blue Box recycling bins into planters. All are welcome! All you have to do is call 982-3663 ext 434 and talk to Kurt to get signed up for this fun and informative event!

Here is an example of what a Blue Box planter looks like. We have an assortment of plants in Blue Boxes on our new patio at Winnipeg Harvest!

Some young volunteers learning how to take care of a garden!

Get your hands dirty! Call today to register:
982-3663 ext 434

Check out these other events coming up this week:

Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on Toronto Argonauts
FRIDAY, JULY 8 at 6:30pm
CANAD INNS STADIUM
Bring a Tin for the Bin and cheer on the Bombers!

Collector Car Appreciation Day
3:00pm to 11:00pm
Memorial Park/Legislative Grounds
Opening Ceremony at 6:00pm at the Winnipeg Legislative Building
Donations to Winnipeg Harvest accepted

Saturday at the Volunteer Carnival!

2011-06-28T08:10:00.000-07:00

On Saturday, June 25, we held our annual Volunteer Appreciation Day at Winnipeg Harvest. We transformed our warehouse into an interactive carnival for our volunteers of all ages to enjoy. We were delighted to welcome 283 guests! There were games like bean bag toss, hockey shoot out and pond fishing among others and volunteers collected raffle tickets to try to win our fantastic raffle prizes! We also had face painting, slushies and a delicious lunch served in our new kitchen and lunchroom facilities. We had special guests from the RCMP (and their horses!) and from the Winnipeg Police Department. We enjoyed a wonderful performance from the Dare to Clog Dancers. (Check them out at http://www.daretoclog.com/).

Check out these pictures of the big day:

Thank you to all our volunteers for your hard work, we wouldn't be able to operate without you!

To join us as a volunteer, call 982-FOOD today!

Bring a Tin for the Bin 2011

2011-06-22T09:38:00.000-07:00

BRING A TIN FOR THE BIN!

Thursday, June 23 is the first Bomber home game of the 2011 football season. As always Winnipeg Harvest will be collecting non-perishable food items at the entry gates. Last year, thanks to your generosity, a total 12,656 lbs of food was donated! Thanks Bomber fans!

Our top ten most wanted items include: Canned fish (tuna and salmon); Canned fruit and vegetables; Canned stew, chilli, brown beans; Peanut butter; Baby food and formula; Whole grain/whole wheat pasta; Brown, converted or parboiled rice; Canned spaghetti sauce; High fibre, non-sugar coated Cereal; Canned Soup.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on Toronto Argonauts Thursday, June 23 at 7:00 pm.

GO BLUE & GOLD!

Thank You Sodexo and the Goldeyes!

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Thank you from the CSI children for the wonderful barbecue prepared by Sodexo on August 10!

Thank you to Sodexo for the generous donation to Winnipeg Harvest. We appreciate the support.


Goldeyes players signing autographs for enthusiastic fans.

Share Your Thanks

2010-04-30T12:30:00.000-07:00

I've decided to take a bit of a different turn with this blog. In addition to blogging about events that are linked to Winnipeg Harvest and their results, I thought I'd share a bit more about what is going on inside the Winnipeg Harvest warehouse.

Being the social media coordinator, I'm only here in the office once a week, but there's always a lot of work to do and a lot going on here in the warehouse.

Everything's looking different now that we've started the construction on our other warehouse. We've moved everything over to a new building that we've recently accquired, and we've all been given makeshift offices that resemble plywood cubicles to hold us over for the next little while.

Today was a relatively calm day for me, I've recently joined the Share Your Thanks committee, and have been busy designing the bag for the 2010 campaign. This is Winnipeg Harvest's 25th year, so we're trying to do something really cool with the bag. We'll see how it goes...

Have a good weekend!
Lauren
Social Media Coordinator

Operation Donation

2010-04-16T11:33:00.001-07:00

Operation Donation 2010 was a HUGE success. Seventy-five schools donated food, and together they collected 45,821 pounds of food. Special thanks as well to Peak of the Market who matched the donation with 45,821 pounds of food. All together, 91,642 pounds of food was donated to Winnipeg Harvest.

Donnalyn

2010-03-28T20:23:00.000-07:00

Donnalyn Rapson is one of Winnipeg Harvest's friendly Food Room volunteers. She began volunteering at Harvest about five years ago. In those five years she has gained experience in the pre-sort and sortation areas of the warehouse. Donnalyn has been in the food room for three years now and has moved into a supervisory role. She speaks highly of all the volunteers who work with her; “without them the job would be impossible.” she says.

In her food room supervisory role, Donnalyn has been able to assist the referrals department by consistently assembling their food orders and keeping accurate record of the stock in the food room. They know they can rely on Donnalyn.

Donnalyn is a cheerful volunteer, always happy to come in on an emergency basis to cover a shift. Her friendly disposition and ability to get along with anyone makes her a real Harvest person. She's very proud to be a part of the Harvest family.

Robb Nickel
January 2009

Trailer Park Boys are coming to Winnipeg Harvest!

2010-03-26T13:05:00.000-07:00

Mr. Lahey, Randy, and Cory from the Trailer Park Boys will be coming to Winnipeg Harvest on April 9 from 2:35-3:05 pm to help make hampers.

We are so excited to see them!!

ALSO

Join Winnipeg Harvest and Rockstar Entertainment at The O.C. Social Club (1792 Pembina Hwy) on April 10 to see the Trailer Park Boys and the World's Greatest Escape Artist - Dean Gunnarson.

Join the boys for a night of fun and watch Dean Gunnarson escape from 240 litres of beer.

Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 9pm

TICKETS
$15.75 in advance
$20.00 at the door

Partial tickets proceeds go to Winnipeg Harvest.
Don't forget to Bring a Tin for the Bin!

Jamie

2010-03-21T20:20:00.000-07:00

Just listen for the enthusiastic laugh or look for the generous smile, and you'll know you've met a five year veteran of Winnipeg Harvest named Jamie Sotlar. Jamie's approach to his work is an example for the rest of the volunteers and staff at Harvest. He doesn't back down from a challenge!

Jamie is a product of the Sisler High School Work Education Program. Gary McGhee, Volunteer Coordinator at Winnipeg Harvest, was Jamie's teaching assistant at Sisler, so Winnipeg Harvest seemed a natural fit when Jamie was looking for a place to work.

Jamie is a young man with special needs who has become an integral part of the Winnipeg Harvest family. He has matured into an able worker, taking on challenges such as acting as Pre-sort Foreman for the Green Team this past summer. Jamie says that he loves working at Harvest because he feels safe here and his work is appreciated.

Jamie is an important part of the team at Winnipeg Harvest. He asserts that among the benefits of working at Harvest for him are a sense of self worth, growing self esteem and that he is part of something bigger. Jamie says his self-assurance comes, in part, from being a helper rather than being helped, and being looked up to as a mentor to other special needs people.

We love your exuberance Jamie, keep up the good work!

Robb Nickel
October 22, 2008

Rick & Chris

2010-03-14T20:17:00.000-07:00

“Loving Food has its Benefits”

Rick and Chris make a great team. Rick guides Chris in his daily activities and three mornings a week, they are at Winnipeg Harvest, working in the sorting room. Chris communicates with Rick in a variety of ways which are difficult for others to understand, yet they have developed a fine way of knowing what is being “said”. Chris is a shy individual who relies on Rick as they work in the warehouse at Harvest among a large group of “sorters”.

Chris has had a difficult time finding work that he enjoys and is capable of doing. Rick says that it wasn't long after they started coming to Harvest, that Chris was excited about getting up in the morning and getting ready for the day. Rick says “When I tell Chris that we are going to Harvest today” Chris gets very excited and claps his hands.” Rick adds that Chris's other favourite job is working as a “cotton-picker” at the MTS Pioneers Club. The cotton is used in the manufacture of teddy bears, the ones destined for the “Teddy Bears Picnic”.

Rick shared a story about Chris; “Chris had ways of letting me know when he didn't like a job. He would not want to get up and would manifest unenthusiastic responses to the usual requests to get ready for the day. One thing I new was that Chris loves food. When the opportunity to work at Winnipeg Harvest came along, I thought maybe this would be a good fit. Sure enough, not long after we started working together at Harvest, Chris began liking the idea of getting up, having breakfast and preparing for work. Food and Chris, Chris and food, food and Harvest, Harvest and Chris, what a natural combination. For two years now Chris has been happy about work and his situation at Harvest. He enjoys the people here and fits right in. He has caught on to his job very well. I know this because he catches me putting items in the wrong place and corrects me with a grin on his face.” Rick speaks with a sense of pride and pleasure about the success of Chris's placement at Winnipeg Harvest. He indicates that the work in the sorting department fits Chris's motor skills and his personality. Rick adds that he has seen growth in Chris which has happened because he is content and confident in his job. “Chris's life at the group home has improved as well, since starting at Winnipeg Harvest,” Rick says with a smile. Chris has not had any serious incidents in over two years.

Rick is enthusiastic about Winnipeg Harvest. “I want to thank Harvest for the opportunity it has given Chris. My thanks also to Gary, the volunteer coordinator, who has learned to know Chris, has made it possible for Chris to work at Harvest and has taken Chris under his wing when I'm on holidays.”

All in all, the opportunity for Chris at Winnipeg Harvest has turned out very well. He fits in well, has grown in his personal life and contributes to the community life at Harvest. Thanks for all you are doing Chris and Rick, Winnipeg Harvest has an added dimension with you around.

May 29, 2008
Robb Nickel

1000 Friends

2010-03-11T20:26:00.000-08:00

So we apologize for the late news, but it is good news!! Winnipeg Harvest has reached its goal of 1000 friends on Facebook. We're so happy and so grateful for the food donation from Peak of the Market. Keep following us on Facebook and Twitter to find out what's going on here at Winnipeg Harvest.
We appreciate all the support.

RRC Students support Winnipeg Harvest

2010-03-11T19:58:00.000-08:00

Red River College Students Go “Old-School” to Support Winnipeg Harvest

Graphic Design students will create artwork on site for the 8th Annual Art Festival & Auction at The Forks Market

The Forks, Winnipeg, MB, March 10, 2010 - Second-year Graphic Design students from Red River College (RRC) will show that their talent stretches further than the computer screen as they create original art, in traditional mediums, at The Forks Market.
This weekend (March 13 and 14, 2010) the students will be creating art before the public’s eyes. Steve Vogelsang, Red River College Creative Communications instructor, will auction off their final creations beginning at 2 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds from the event will be split between Winnipeg Harvest and this year's Graphic Design graduation. This is the 8th annual auction for RRC Graphic Design and The Forks.

“This has become a true signature event for The Forks Market, creating a great sense of theatre” says Randy Cameron, General Manager of The Forks Market. “We are thrilled to be able to support the talented communicators and designers of tomorrow while giving back to our own community.”

Mo Razik owner of Fenton’s Group of Companies began working with organizers on this event in its very first year. “This began as a way for the students to stretch their skills and showcase some of the amazing talent we have in Winnipeg,” says Razik, Event Producer and a tenant of The Forks Market. “It has become both a spectator event and art auction at the same time, with the students creating almost as popular as the auction itself. The caliber is phenomenal.”

Marc Gomez, a Graphic Design student involved in this weekend's art auction says, “It’s about supporting the community. We are supporting Winnipeg Harvest and we are artists in the community. It’s good for Winnipeggers to support local artists.”

“It is a joy to have graphic art students engage in “Old School” art style and participate with today’s school spirit to help feed hungry families in Manitoba,” says David Northcott, Executive Coordinator of Winnipeg Harvest.

The 8th Annual Art Festival & Auction is made possible through the generous support of Fenton's Wine Merchants, The Forks Market, Artists Emporium, Fleet Galleries, the Winnipeg Sun, and Downtown Winnipeg Biz.
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For more information contact: Event Day Contact:
Clare MacKay Mo Razik
Manager, Marketing and Communications Event Producer
The Forks North Portage Partnership Fenton’s Wine Merchants
987-4360 947-9084

Art Auction

2010-03-05T20:04:00.000-08:00

On March 13 & 14, the Forks Market will be holding their 8th annual Art Festival and Auction. The Red River College Graphic Design students will creating live art from 9:30am - 6:30pm on March 13, and from 9:30am - 11:30am on March 14. The art pieces will then be auctioned off by Steve Vogelsang at 2:00pm.

Proceeds will benefit Winnipeg Harvest and the Red River College Graphic Design Student's Graduation Fund.

Pauline

2010-03-04T21:32:00.000-08:00

The Gardening Volunteer: Spreading beauty

Drive by Winnipeg Harvest slowly and take in the beauty of the flower garden in front of our buildings. Their beauty is nurtured by Pauline Johnson, a volunteer at Harvest who spends every Thursday here. She gardens and she assembles food orders for various food banks around Winnipeg.

Pauline started volunteering at Harvest about three years ago and soon became a regular fixture on Thursdays. She's a friendly order picker with a no-nonsense approach to her work. You know that any pallet with food on it that has been wrapped and labeled by Pauline will arrive at it's destination complete and in good order.

Pauline decided to volunteer at Winnipeg Harvest when she moved into the neighbourhood. She said, “I had volunteered at Agape Table, a food bank in Winnipeg, and felt strongly that I should continue to contribute in some way. Winnipeg Harvest is a great place to volunteer and I feel strongly about poverty and homelessness. I don't understand how, in a country like Canada, people can be hungry and without a home. I want to do anything I can to help out.”

The flower garden in front of Harvest is a product of much love and enjoyment. The patch of dirt was not being used for much besides a wild rose bush that Gary, Harvest's volunteer coordinator, had planted. Pauline was chatting with Gary one day and volunteered to work with the patch. “My yard is very shaded and doesn't grow much. I thought, any sunny place that I can dig my hands into would be great. I couldn't leave the rose bush out there all by itself.” The result is a beautiful flower garden for all to enjoy.

Pauline speaks enthusiastically about Winnipeg Harvest. “Harvest is a wonderful organization with lots of great people. I'm not a morning person, but every Thursday I can't resist getting up early to come to Harvest and work in the garden and the warehouse. So many people from every walk of life get an opportunity to contribute their best here at Harvest. I would encourage more people to come and give of your time, skill and money. Every gift is welcome here at Harvest.”

Thanks a lot, Pauline, for being an enthusiastic volunteer here at Winnipeg Harvest. The flower garden is gorgeous and the warehouse is a welcome place because of your smile.
Robb Nickel, August 2008

Emma

2010-02-28T21:29:00.000-08:00

Feeding the Soul: Emma does it well...

One of the highlights of the day here at Winnipeg Harvest is 11:30 AM. Why, you ask. Well, it's lunch time and the kitchen beckons. There's always a lineup, because the food is so good, and to top it off, it's nutritious. The reason why we enjoy lunch time here at Harvest is because Emma is an excellent cook, using her vast cooking experience and a little motherly concern to plan a variety of menus with the food at hand. There are always lots of salads; pasta, leaf lettuce, rice, to name just a few. Along with that one can find chicken fingers, or a wonderful soup, chilli, many types of sandwiches, and there's always plenty of fruit and fresh veggies.

Emma came to Canada from the Philippines and began her working career as a garment worker. It wasn't long before she became a quality control inspector and then moved on to be a floor supervisor. An opportunity came along to work as a cook at Central Park Lodge and Emma took it. She loves working with people and this was a great possibility to do that. Central Park Lodge is where she learned to cook for large groups of people. From there she moved on to the Holiday Inn South, working as a line cook. “The chef there liked what I did.”, says Emma, and so she received a promotion, becoming a sous chef.

Emma speaks fondly of her 25 years at the University of Manitoba. She learned a great deal there, from preparing pastas to pizza to gourmet sandwiches to preparing banquets. After her time at the University, Emma retired. What now, she thought. “After two years at home, wondering what to keep busy with and being bored a great deal, I began to look around for volunteer opportunities. I was at the Baptist Mission one day and someone suggested I check out Winnipeg Harvest.” said Emma with a smile. That was three years ago. She began here at Harvest by working in the sorting department but it wasn't long before her excellent cooking skills were brought to bear in the kitchen. Emma hasn't looked back. She loves her work and loves the people. Her cooking feeds the stomach and her smile feeds the soul.

“If you are retired and bored at home, try Winnipeg Harvest. It's a great place to volunteer.” says Emma. She has a way with folks around here, and says she has incentive to get up in the morning because she knows she is coming to Harvest. “I am treated with love and respect, and there is always someone to go to if I have a problem.”

About Harvest, Emma says “It's a good place with fascinating people. I feel important here and people don't want me to leave. Gary in the Volunteer department has been a great support and rumor has it, David Northcott appreciates what I do here at Harvest. What more could I want.”

Thanks Emma, for being part of the team at Winnipeg Harvest. Lunches will never be the same if you ever leave.
Robb Nickel, June 26, 2008

Moving About the Community Press Release

2010-02-22T19:37:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder for all you readers... The Moving About the Community campaign is still going on, and we're looking forward to the purchase of a new cube van. Please read the following media release, and don't hesistate to contact our communications coordinator.

For Immediate Release

In the last year, Winnipeg Harvest has moved 10 million pounds of food.

Puzzled on how it’s done?

WINNIPEG, December 7, 2009 – Winnipeg Harvest needs to replace some of the trucks in its fleet so that it can continue to move food to over 40,000 Manitobans each month. Winnipeg UPS Stores are launching the “Moving About the Community” Campaign on Tuesday, December 8 at The UPS Store at 1400 Ellice Avenue at 1 p.m. The Winnipeg UPS Stores are calling on all businesses or individuals to purchase a portion of a new cube van.

“The warehouse operation at Winnipeg Harvest has 10 trucks on the road six days a week. The trucks transport food to local shelters, soup kitchens, community food banks and children’s programs throughout Manitoba”, states Bruce Michalski, Director of Development at Winnipeg Harvest. “Moving food to people who need it is critical to our daily operations, and our trucks are essential in allowing us to carry forth our mission.”

"The UPS Stores of Winnipeg are working with Winnipeg Harvest to help transport food to the hungry. As a courier service, the Winnipeg UPS Stores understand the importance of distribution in a timely manner, supporting Harvest's mandate to distribute food to those who are hungry”, says Iain Scott of The UPS Store. The UPS Stores of Winnipeg will kick off the campaign with a generous donation for the first piece of the puzzle towards a new truck for food transport.

Donations for the “Moving About the Community Campaign can be made to Winnipeg Harvest at 1085 Winnipeg Avenue or by phone at 982-3673. Winnipeg Harvest is a non-profit community based organization committed to providing food to people who are struggle to feed themselves and their families and continue to work to reduce poverty while continuing to maximize public awareness of hunger.

For more information about Winnipeg Harvest or The UPS Store’s “Moving About the Community” Campaign, please contact:

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Chris Albi
Communications Coordinator
Winnipeg Harvest
(204) 982-3584 work

Closer and Closer!

2010-02-22T19:29:00.000-08:00

We're getting so close to our goal!
As of today, we have 627 Facebook Friends, 244 Page Fans, and 110 Twitter followers. Don't stop adding us! Make sure you tell all your friends to add us as a friend or fan on Facebook... Peak of the Market will donate 1,000 pounds of food to our warehouse once we reach 1,000 friends/fans/followers. Let's reach this goal by the end of the month!

Find us on Facebook: Winnipeg Harvest

Find us on Twitter

Bill Adamson

2010-02-21T21:23:00.000-08:00

Bill Adamson story “Giant with a gentle heart”

He strikes an imposing figure, this man seated before me. He wears a curly beard with a bit of salt and pepper colouring, and today he is also wearing a “shiner” as he calls it. He explains that his black eye and other bruises are the result of a fall on the weekend on one of his frequent walks. “I'm getting better” he quickly assures me, adding that he was quite sore for a while.

Bill is a veteran of the Winnipeg Harvest “trenches”. He began volunteering here in 1998 and became the self-proclaimed “potatoe man”. He spent his days sorting through thousands of pounds of potatoes, boxing them for the people who came to stock up their pantries. He loved his work with vegetables, making sure that spoiled items were put aside for the compost heap so that recipients didn't have spoiled food to take home to their families. Bill insisted on quality work, because if the job is worth doing it's worth doing well.

Bill arrived in Winnipeg with no intention of staying. He was on his way east, perhaps Toronto, because it was a bigger city with more options for him. He took a room at the Occidental Hotel and began to make contacts around the city. One day, after hearing about Winnipeg Harvest, he decided he would check the place out. He walked in, met Lee Newton who was the volunteer coordinator at that time, and asked her if there was any work he might do. Lee was only too happy to show him around and arrange for him to begin his service at Winnipeg Harvest. As people soon found out, Bill is a friendly guy, but prefers working alone. He says, “You get more work done that way, without all the distractions that can happen at a busy place like this.” Bill and Lee became fast friends over the years, supporting each other in ways that only they could understand.

Bill was born in Vancouver. At the age of 15 he and his parents moved to Seattle, Washington. With a sparkle in his eye, Bill tells me that at age 16 and a half, he joined the U.S. Marines, telling them he was 17. He served for ten years, working as a Military Policeman. His service took him to places like Japan and the Philippines were he escorted prisoners back to the U.S. for trial. Life took Bill to many places all over North America before he arrived in Winnipeg. A lot of that time was spent living from hand to mouth on the streets of various large cities. He loves to hitch-hike, telling many interesting stories of rides he got, especially those in Mexico.

Gratefulness fills his voice as he shares about the many friends he has made here at Winnipeg Harvest. Harvest with its many wonderful people is the reason Bill stayed in Winnipeg. He says, “The people at Harvest went to bat for me”. When he turned 65 and became eligible for pension, Bob and George helped him to find a wonderful apartment and furniture and they even set him up with his own computer. All the while that he volunteered at Harvest, Bill was able to feed himself with hampers from Harvest. Now that he's got a steady income, he is proud to say that he shops for his own groceries, insisting that there are people out there who need the food from Harvest more than he does.

Bill comes to Harvest regularly, stopping in for a cup of coffee and a piece of pie. “I love cherry and pumpkin pie and if I see one of them sitting on the counter, I put it in a bag and take it home to enjoy with a good cup of coffee and a movie.” Bill loves movies, especially the classics. He collects them, going to pawn shops and other places to pick up bargains. He is also hooked on some of the games that are on his computer.

Not long ago, Bill decided to visit friends down east. He stuck out his thumb and three months later he reported back to Winnipeg. He smiles as he talks about going to Toronto, Montreal, Florida, Mexico, California, up to Vancouver and then back to Winnipeg. When he got back, he found out that he had given his friends here quite a scare. Many people around the country had been looking for him. He realized then, how much people here at Harvest care about him. Bill enjoys life and is very grateful for the friends he has made at Winnipeg Harvest. He has a comfortable home and is welcome for a cup of coffee and a piece of pie anytime at Harvest. What could be better?
May 8, 2008 Robb Nickel

Peak of the Market Update

2010-02-19T21:06:00.000-08:00

So as an update from yesterday, we're now at 241 Facebook Page Fans and 574 Facebook Friends, bringing our grand total to 815 people who have connected with Winnipeg Harvest.

Keep up the great work Winnipeg! We're almost there :)

Facebook

2010-02-18T21:26:00.000-08:00

We just wanted to let all of our readers know that every day we're getting closer and closer to our 1,000 friend mark on Facebook, so keep up the good work. Please spread the word, and tell all of your friends to add us on Facebook.

When we reach the 1,000 friend mark, Peak of the Market will donate 1,000 pounds of food to us. We'll keep you posted on how things are going!

Worth Hayden

2010-02-17T21:21:00.000-08:00

Meet Worth Hayden, volunteer order filler at Winnipeg Harvest. Worth is retired from the Department of Natural Resources. He likes to stay active and Winnipeg Harvest provides him with a hands-on opportunity to help the community.

“I really enjoy the people – it’s fun to joke around, but you also end up really caring for the people you work with – it’s like a family.”

Add us on Facebook!

2010-02-13T18:49:00.000-08:00

Winnipeg Harvest is having a special Facebook promo:

If we reach 1,000 friends by the end of February, Peak of the Market will donate will donate 1,000 pounds of food to Winnipeg Harvest. Tell all your friends, and we'll see you on Facebook!

Thank You Corey's Computing

2010-02-07T11:57:00.000-08:00

(Left to right - George Naugle, Proprietor; Tori Webber, Winnipeg Harvest; Corinne Naugle, Proprietor)

Winnipeg Harvest would like to thank Corey's Computer for raising $1,042.32 in the month of December 2009 to feed the hungry during the cold winter months.

Top 10 Most Wanted

2010-02-05T12:07:00.000-08:00

Canned Meat & Fish (tuna and salmon packed in water; chicken or turkey)

Cereal (Plain, Fibre, Non-sugar Coated)
Macaroni and cheese
Dry pasta
Baby food and Formula (Iron-enriched formula; jars of vegetables, fruit or meat; infant cereal - oatmeal, barley or rice)
Canned Soup (vegetable, tomato, lentil, pea)
Canned Fruit & Vegetables (Packed in juice)
Canned stew, chili, brown beans
Peanut Butter - light
Canned Spaghetti Sauce

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

2010-02-05T08:08:00.000-08:00

Winnipeg Harvest is pleased to announce that our Referrals Co-ordinator, Catherine Wirt has been appointed a seat on the Canada Without Poverty board. Congratulations!!

Operation Donation Food Drive

2010-02-04T12:06:00.000-08:00

Welcome to Operation Donation, an annual Winnipeg Harvest food drive led by Winnipeg schools that also sees Manitoba Public Insurance, Peak of the Market and The Manitoba Teachers' Society working together to help replenish Harvest and regional food banks low-stocked shelves.

For more information, please visit the Operation Donation Food Drive website.

Eastern Chrysler Joins Moving About...

2010-01-25T16:57:00.000-08:00

We would like to welcome another piece of the puzzle to our Moving About the Community campaign. Thank you to Eastern Chrysler for your generous donation to Winnipeg Harvest.

If you are interested on how to add your company to the Winnipeg Harvest puzzle, don't hesistate to visit the Winnipeg Harvest website, or email us at: info@winnipegharvest.org

Empty Bowl Winter

2010-01-18T17:18:00.001-08:00

We're linked up

2010-01-15T08:48:00.000-08:00

We've now made it even easier to keep track of Winnipeg Harvest via Facebook and Twitter... Everything is linked up, we've got our blog posting on Facebook, and Twitter tweeting over to Facebook. Please make sure to tell all of your friends to read our blog, become our Facebook friend (Winnipeg Harvest), and follow us on Twitter (@WinnipegHarvest)!

Welcome Back from the Holidays

2010-01-13T12:29:00.000-08:00

Hello Readers,
We just wanted to welcome everyone back from the Holidays! We apologize for the lack of blog/Facebook/Twitter posts over the past few weeks, but we just wanted to let everyone know that we're getting back into the swing of things here at the Winnipeg Harvest.

We've got plenty of photos, events, fundraisers, etc. coming our way in the next little while, and we can't wait to share all this information.

Thanks again for following us and showing your support for Winnipeg Harvest.
Enjoy 2010!

Hunger for Hope

2010-01-13T11:51:00.000-08:00

Corus Radio (CJOB, Power 97, Groove FM) and Winnipeg Harvest have teamed up to launch Hunger for Hope, a province-wide fundraising intiative aimed toward ending child hunger in Manitoba. This annual campaign will focus on raising much-needed funds to help feed young Manitobans, specifically babies and infants.

No Child Should Have to Go to Bed Hungry
To donate, please click here.

Switchfoot Plays The Garrick

2010-01-11T17:57:00.000-08:00

Just a reminder for everyone - Switchfoot will be playing at The Garrick on January 18, and they have requested that all audience members bring A Tin for the Bin. The show starts at 8:30pm. See you there!

Best to Give "The Means" to the Poor - Winnipeg Free Press

2009-12-28T19:25:00.000-08:00

"CANADIANS are incredibly generous. According to the Canada Survey of Giving, Volunteering and Participating, almost 23 million Canadians -- 84 per cent of the population aged 15 and over -- made a financial donation to a charitable or other nonprofit organization in 2007..."

Best to give 'the means' to the poor - Winnipeg Free Press

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Trying to Change the World Changes You - Winnipeg Free Press

2009-12-28T19:08:00.000-08:00

(photo courtesty of: JOE.BRYKSA@FREEPRESS.MB.CA)

Harvest volunteer Edwina Thomas, right, with Free Press intern Shelley Cook.

"Three years ago, I decided I was going to change the world. Inspired by my first semester in university, and all of the new-found knowledge and insight I had acquired in those four months, I decided I needed to do something to help others in need..."

Trying to change the world changes you - Winnipeg Free Press
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press, print edition: December 24, 2009.

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Thank You Corus Radio and Winnipeg Airport Authority

2009-12-28T18:49:00.000-08:00

(left to right) David Northcott, Winnipeg Harvest; Garth Butchko, General Manager, Corus Radio Winnipeg; Barry Rempel, CEO of the Winnipeg Airport Authority.

Launching the Hunger for Hope campaign with large baby bottles used to collect funds for Winnipeg Harvest and Hunger for Hope 'Because No Child Should Go To Bed Hungry!'.

Thank You Delta Hotel

2009-12-28T18:47:00.000-08:00

(left to right): Louis Trepel, Empty Bowls co-chair, Winnipeg Harvest; Helen Halliday, Delta Hotel; Jeff Patton, Delta Hotel; and David Northcott, Executive Coordinator, Winnipeg Harvest, at the Delta Winter Festive Party Winnipeg Harvest recognized the Delta staff and corporate donation to the Empty Bowls Campaign.

Thank You Standard Aero

2009-12-28T18:45:00.000-08:00

Gary Post and Henry Bretonne of Standard Aero delivering 2,113 pounds of food, collected during their food drive for Winnipeg Harvest.

Many thanks!

Thank You Winnipeg Goldeyes

2009-12-27T20:07:00.001-08:00

(left to right: Andrew Collier, GM, Winnipeg Goldeyes; Goldie; David Northcott, Executive Coordinator, Winnipeg Harvest and Carol Morris, General Manager, Winnipeg Harvest with the Goldeyes donation.)
Thanks for your continued support!

Thank You Centre Place Cafe

2009-12-27T20:07:00.000-08:00

David Northcott, Executive Coordinator of Winnipeg Harvest with Frieda Rutherford, the Centre Place Cafe Manager, receiving a donation of funds collected through her "Pennies from Heaven" booth designated for Winnipeg Harvest and the Christmas Cheer Board.
Thanks for your super effort, Frieda!

Thank You True North Sports and Entertainment

2009-12-27T20:06:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to the True North Sports and Entertainment employees for their enthusiastic help in the Winnipeg Harvest warehouse during their staff service day!

Thank You 3M

2009-12-25T18:57:00.000-08:00

(left to right: Len Gregoire, 3M; David Northcott, Winnipeg Harvest; Marina McGlenen, 3M and Brett MacNeil, 3M)

Thanks to 3M for your generous donation.

Thank You Purolator

2009-12-25T18:54:00.000-08:00

(left to right: David Northcott, Trent Shuttleworth & Dave Robinson from Purolator)

Every time a CFL Quarter back was sacked during the 2009 regular season, Purolator committed to donate his weight in food to the local food bank. During the Winnipeg Blue Bombers home games, there were 28 Quarterback sacks, which resulted in 7,000 pounds of food. Thank you, Purolator!

Happy Holidays!

2009-12-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays from everyone at the Winnipeg Harvest team. We all hope you've had a safe and happy December!

UPS "Moving About the Community"

2009-12-11T16:15:00.000-08:00

Colin Giesbrecht and Bruce Michalski

In the last year, Winnipeg Harvest has moved 10 million pounds of food.

Puzzled on how it’s done?

WINNIPEG, December 7, 2009 – Winnipeg Harvest needs to replace some of the trucks in its fleet so that it can continue to move food to over 40,000 Manitobans each month. Winnipeg UPS Stores are launching the “Moving About the Community” Campaign on Tuesday, December 8 at The UPS Store at 1400 Ellice Avenue at 1 p.m. The Winnipeg UPS Stores are calling on all businesses or individuals to purchase a portion of a new cube van.

“The warehouse operation at Winnipeg Harvest has 10 trucks on the road six days a week. The trucks transport food to local shelters, soup kitchens, community food banks and children’s programs throughout Manitoba”, states Bruce Michalski, Director of Development at Winnipeg Harvest. “Moving food to people who need it is critical to our daily operations, and our trucks are essential in allowing us to carry forth our mission.”

"The UPS Stores of Winnipeg are working with Winnipeg Harvest to help transport food to the hungry. As a courier service, the Winnipeg UPS Stores understand the importance of distribution in a timely manner, supporting Harvest's mandate to distribute food to those who are hungry”, says Iain Scott of The UPS Store. The UPS Stores of Winnipeg will kick off the campaign with a generous donation for the first piece of the puzzle towards a new truck for food transport.

Donations for the “Moving About the Community Campaign can be made to Winnipeg Harvest at 1085 Winnipeg Avenue or by phone at 982-3673. Winnipeg Harvest is a non-profit community based organization committed to providing food to people who are struggle to feed themselves and their families and continue to work to reduce poverty while continuing to maximize public awareness of hunger.

For more information about Winnipeg Harvest or The UPS Store’s “Moving About the Community” Campaign, please contact: Chris Albi, Communications Coordinator, Winnipeg Harvest. (204) 982-3584 (work).

Bruce Michalski with the UPS gang

Empty Bowl Auction

2009-12-10T10:13:00.000-08:00

Signed by Winnipeg media personalities, athletes, and musicians who sing on the recording of the holiday single "Empty Bowl Winter." All proceeds from the song and auction to support Winnipeg Harvest.

Deadline for bidding is Monday, December 21 at noon. Bid updates will appear reguarly on the homepage of the Winnipeg Harvest website. To bid, please call Shannon at 1 (204) 982-3669.

Harvesting Hope

2009-12-09T21:05:00.000-08:00

Listen to CBC Radio's Harvesting Hope in support of Winnipeg Harvest. Tune in from 6am-6pm on Friday, December 11, and listen throughout the day as various people associated with Winnipeg Harvest will tell their personal stories.

David Northcott, Executive Director of Winnipeg Harvest, will be on all three shows throughout the day, and co-hosting with Margaux Watt from 3-6pm.

A special phoneline will be set up for listeners to call in with donations.

Helping Hands

2009-12-07T19:07:00.000-08:00

From December 5 - 19, all shoppers are encouraged to Bring a Tin for the Bin, or cash donation to any Winnipeg Superstore or Extra Foods for the Helping Hands food drive in support of Winnipeg Harvest.

Fame for Food

2009-12-03T21:22:00.001-08:00

Citytv and Sobeys are hosting "Fame for Food" December 5, 2009 at the Sobeys on 1150 Taylor Ave., and 1870 Burrows Ave. between 10am and 5pm.

Bring food or a cash donation to either location, and record a 15 second greeting that will appear on Citytv between Christmas and New Years.

See you there!

CP Rail Holiday Train

2009-12-03T08:25:00.000-08:00

Join us for the CP Rail Holiday Train

Sunday, December 6, 2009 at 2pm.
At the railway crossing between Monroe and Panet.
Musical Guests: the ODDS

For more information, please visit the CP Rail site.

Singing for Supper Concert

2009-12-03T08:15:00.000-08:00

The Singing for Supper event was a great success, the music provided by Tom Jackson, Shannon Gaye, and Pear, was fantastic and well received by a sold-out audience.

Tom Jackson with back-up musicians

Husband and wife duo - Pear

Shannon Gaye

More Empty Bowls Gala Photos...

2009-11-25T11:36:00.000-08:00

The remainder of the photos from Winnipeg Harvest's Empty Bowls Gala have arrived:

Mort Walker display

Welcoming set at the doors into the Delta Hotel ballroom

Checking out the merchandise

Steve Vogelsang, the auctioneer in action.

Thanks again to everyone who helped make this event the success that it was!

Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction in the Winnipeg Free Press

2009-11-15T17:25:00.003-08:00

Celebrity bowls will help feed city's hungry - Winnipeg Free Press

Bowl fundraiser brings in $235K - Winnipeg Free Press

Celebrity bowls auctioned off today - Winnipeg Free Press

Hunger bites -- buy this bowl! - Winnipeg Free Press

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Empty Bowls Gala Video

2009-11-13T22:16:00.001-08:00

Thanks to Cindy Dandewich for making and sharing this video with us.

The Empty Bowls Gala

2009-11-13T22:14:00.000-08:00

The 2009 Empty Bowls Gala was a huge success!

The event raised over $235,000, with the highest bidding bowl (Leonard Cohen's) going for $2,500.

The second-highest bids for bowls, belonging to Chef Michael Smith and Sir Elton John, went for $2,100 each, and the third-highest bids for bowls, belonging to Jordan Van Sewell (who made the ceramic piece, as well as decorated it) and Muhammad Ali, went for $1,800 each.

The night went off perfectly, and everyone enjoyed themselves, from the dinner of simple soups and breads to the auctioning of the celebrity-designed bowls.

Thanks again to everyone who made this night a complete success.

Elton John

Leonard Cohen

Mohammad Ali

Chef Michael Smith

Jordan Van Sewell

Singing For Supper

2009-11-13T09:25:00.000-08:00

Come join Winnipeg Harvest on Friday, November 27 for the annual Singing for Supper concert.
The Evening of Song & Celebration includes music by Tom Jackson, Pear, and Shannon Gaye.

Friday, November 27, 2009 at St. Ignatius Church (255 Stafford St. at Corydon Ave.)
Tickets are $20 in advance, or $25 at the door.
Doors open at 6:15pm, show starts at 7:00pm.
Tickets are available from Ticketmaster at 780-7333 or online: http://www.ticketmaster.ca/

For more information, please visit: http://www.singingforsupper.ca/ or http://www.winnipegharvest.org/

All proceeds go to Winnipeg Harvest

CBC Manitoba + The Empty Bowls Gala

2009-11-11T23:29:00.000-08:00

Read the article that was posted on Twitter by @CBCManitoba:

Food bank auction raises $225K

By CBC News

Elton John, Neil Young, Muhammad Ali and Angelina Jolie were among the celebrities who provided specially decorated and autographed bowls to be auctioned off for a Winnipeg food bank.

Elton John, Neil Young, Muhammad Ali and Angelina Jolie were among the celebrities who provided specially decorated and autographed bowls to be auctioned off Tuesday evening for a Winnipeg food bank.

The celebrities weren't on hand for the Empty Bowls Auction, but their creations were, and when the bidding was done, the bowls helped raise $225,000 for Winnipeg Harvest food bank.

The top bid was $2,500 for a bowl donated by Leonard Cohen.

"The beauty of it is that ? every dollar donated can lever that amount 20 times [in food value]," said event co-chair Barry McArton. "So a quarter-million dollars turns into $5 million worth of food."

And the event cost Harvest nothing to put on, so everything raised goes directly to the food bank, he said.

"Everything's been donated ? all the food, all the courier services, all the staff for [the] event," he said.

The need for the food bank's services is constantly growing, McArton said.

There was a 21 per cent increase in people using Winnipeg Harvest in September 2009, compared to September 2008.

Bring a Tin for the Bin

2009-11-09T18:59:00.000-08:00

Winnipeg Harvest collected 1,565 pounds of food at yesterday's Bombers game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.
We'll have the total number of pounds of food collected for the season up shortly.

Winnipeg Free Press Editorial

2009-11-08T21:09:00.000-08:00

The following editorial was written by Larry McIntosh for Winnipeg Harvest. It appeared in the Friday, November 6, 2009 edition of the Winnipeg Free Press:

I am very honoured and proud to be involved with Winnipeg Harvest for over 14 years. It is truly an amazing organization that is kept running not only by donations of food and money but also by hundreds of thousands of volunteer hours with many of the volunteers being clients of the Food Bank.

I have come to learn that Winnipeg Harvest does a lot more than help those less fortunate with food. They also assist by developing and providing programs to help food bank clients in their journey to get out of poverty. Nobody wants to live in poverty and more often than not they have been struck by circumstances that could have happened to any one of us. It is really Programs to Help Food Bank Clients unfortunate in a country as rich as Canada that food banks are needed at all. It is sad that over 47% of food bank recipients are children and I can only imagine how hard it is to learn and grow when you are hungry.

Everyone hopes that one day the need for food banks will end and that their doors can be closed forever. However, until that happens, I am thankful every single day that Winnipeg Harvest is there to help our fellow Manitobans as they go through tough times.

About 3000 people a month no longer require support from Harvest and are replaced by new immigrants, EI recipients, the working poor, pensioners and those that have lost their jobs. Peak of the Market annually donates almost a 1,000,000 pounds of food each year to Harvest to help all Manitobans and is just one of the
many companies that support the work of Harvest.

Make a donation to the Empty Bowls and help
feed the children of Manitoba. Call 982-FOOD
or visit www.winnipegharvest.org.

Larry McIntosh is the President & C.E.O of Peak of the Market

Winnipeg Harvest - Leave a Legacy

2009-11-04T10:58:00.000-08:00

We are honoured that you would consider leaving your legacy of service to the community through Planned Giving to Winnipeg Harvest. We are a registered charity committed to sharing surplus food with people who are hungry, so your gift will go directly to help those who are most vulnerable in our community.

For more information, click here.
To view the Winnipeg Harvest Leave a Legacy brochure, click here.

Staples/Winnipeg Goldeyes Tools for Schools Drive

2009-11-04T10:49:00.000-08:00

Here is a video clip of the Staples/Winnipeg Goldeyes Tools for School Drive media event on October 21, 2009.

October Team Member

2009-11-02T09:11:00.000-08:00

Thanks again to the sailors of HMCS Winnipeg for volunteering at Winnipeg Harvest!

September Team Member

2009-11-02T08:49:00.000-08:00

Congratulations Al French, Brian Janzen, and Rob O'Donovan on becoming the September 2009
Winnipeg Harvest Team Member of the Month.

(our apologies about the lateness of this post)

The Empty Bowls

2009-10-31T18:17:00.000-07:00

Here is a sneak peak of the 55+ bowls that are up for auction at the Empty Bowls Gala at the Delta Hotel on November 10, 2009.

For more information about the Empty Bowls Gala, visit the Winnipeg Harvest Website.

Empty Bowls Ambassadors Luncheon

2009-10-30T08:14:00.000-07:00

The media was invited to attend Wednesday's Empty Bowls Ambassadors Luncheon at the Winnipeg Harvest office. This luncheon was geared to provide an overview of the work that Winnipeg Harvest does, to provide more details about the Empty Bowls Gala being held on November 10th, and to invite them to be ambassadors on behalf of Winnipeg Harvest.

Barry McArton, co-chair of the Empty Bowls committee, presented information on Winnipeg Harvest and the Gala, while David Northcott and Lee Newton provided glimpses into the work Winnipeg Harvest does.

(Barry McArton, co-chair of the Empty Bowls committee)

(media guests)

Winnipeg Free Press Editorials

2009-10-29T11:17:00.000-07:00

The following editorial was written by Winnipeg Harvest's Executive Coordinator, David Northcott, for the Winnipeg Free Press. It appeared in last Saturday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.

More than ever, Winnipeg Harvest needs your support. We want to give those we share food with a hand up. Never has the need been greater.

Between September of 2008 and September of 2009, the increase in the number of kids, ages 6-18, that Winnipeg Harvest shares food with is up, by nearly 24%, from 12,000 to 15,000. The total number of people Winnipeg Harvest shares food with jumped by 21% over that same period, to over 39,000.

There are three additional areas where we experienced similar increases that concern us; the number of EI recipients, the number of people with no income and the number of working poor who rely on Winnipeg Harvest to make ends meet all increased over the same one year period.

The decline in the economy has brought an increased demand for the service Winnipeg Harvest provides. As much as anyone, we are hopeful of a recovery in both the Canadian and Global economy. More living wage jobs and a strengthening of our social safety net are both assets for all Canadians.

The Empty Bowls program is an initiative designed to raise funds to address the need. On November 10, 2009, Winnipeg Harvest is hosting the Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction at the Delta Winnipeg. Our message of feeding the hungry continues. You can make an incredible difference by making a donation to the Empty Bowls event. Did you know that for every $20.00 donated, Harvest can move $400.00 worth of food? Will you help us make a difference?

Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate online at www.winnipegharvest.org

David Northcott is Executive Coordinator of Winnipeg Harvest.

Winnipeg Free Press Editorials

2009-10-27T07:01:00.000-07:00

This editorial was written by Pat Isaak for Winnipeg Harvest, it appeared in last Friday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.

Each day, Manitoba teachers witness the effects of students coming to school hungry. We know there is a direct relationship between healthy nutrition and the academic achievement of our students. Adequate food improves a child’s ability to comprehend, grow and develop. A child who is hungry has difficulty concentrating, is more easily distracted and what may seem to be a behavioral problem may be a reaction to not having breakfast before coming to school. Unfortunately, thousands of students will show up to school hungry this morning.

Winnipeg Harvest has been helping Manitoba’s schools for years by providing food to children who would otherwise go hungry. There are 27 school programs in place, with 23 schools on a waiting list.

The Manitoba Teachers’ Society and teachers in communities in every corner of this province work with Winnipeg Harvest to help students get the nutrition they need to do well in school. For many the meal they get at school may be their only meal of the day.
On the flip side, teachers organize projects in schools such as food donations and drives. They and their students volunteer at Harvest and contribute to programs like Operation Donation and the Empty Bowls Program. Last year, with the involvement, support and commitment of Manitoba’s students and teachers, Winnipeg Harvest collected 55 tons of food for hungry families.

By participating in these important initiatives, teachers are showing their students that by working together we can all make a difference.
There have been over 50 Empty Bowls School Programs throughout the province that have contributed nearly $60,000 to help low-income families in Manitoba.

Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate online at www.winnipegharvest.org

Pat Isaak is the President of the Manitoba Teachers Society.

Bring a Tin for the Bin

2009-10-26T20:27:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg Harvest collected 1,019 pounds of food at Saturday's Bomber game. Thanks again Winnipeg Harvest fans!

Jewish Post Article

2009-10-26T09:32:00.000-07:00

The article that our Social Media Coordinator wrote for The Jewish Post & News is now available to read in the Oct. 21 edition of the paper.

Visit http://www.jewishpostandnews.com to find out how you can pick up a copy of The Jewish Post & News to read the article about the Empty Bowls Gala.

Winnipeg Free Press Editorials

2009-10-26T09:23:00.000-07:00

Cameron Cross wrote this editorial for Winnipeg Harvest, which appeared in last Thursday's edition of the Winnipeg Free Press.

The concept behind Empty Bowls is simple. Students create and design ceramic bowls. Students then invite the community for a simple meal of soup and bread. Students then sell their bowls to community members-all money raised goes directly to assist Winnipeg Harvest. Purchased bowls are then left empty at home as a reminder that there are many Empty Bowls in the world.

The initiative was first started in Michigan in 1995 by a teacher who wanted to make a difference. It's classic. Art vs. Hunger. I came back to Winnipeg motivated. I emailed Winnipeg Harvest about the idea and we've been working together ever since.

Empty Bowls is a simple project that helps get young people thinking and doing something about the issue of hunger in their community.

Empty Bowls provides the vehicle for students of all ages to take ownership of a problem, and tackle it head on. Through Empty Bowls, and with the guidance of their teachers, students go on a journey of learning, social activism and raising money for hunger education and more specifically, for Winnipeg Harvest.

Empty Bowls has now become a significant fundraiser for Winnipeg Harvest - through the schools initiatives as well as the Celebrity Bowl auction. As much as we all like to see the thousands of dollars being raised for Winnipeg Harvest, the true strength of Empty Bowls lies in it's power to engage young people to think; take action and become empathetic members of our society. I believe young people are eager to find concrete ways of making a difference.

Over 50 Empty Bowl School programs throughout the province have contributed nearly $60,000 to help families in Manitoba.

Make a donation today to the Empty Bowls event. Please call 982-FOOD or donate at www.winnipegharvest.org

Cameron Cross is an Artist and a Visual Art Consultant for the Pembina Trails School Division

HMCS Winnipeg Flag Presentation

2009-10-23T10:03:00.000-07:00

(Coxswain Dave Bliss, Flagmaker Fleurien Lizotte, Captain Rob Ferguson and crew of the HMCS Winnipeg)

Winnipeg Harvest took the time yesterday to recognize the HMCS Winnipeg and some of their crew members for their long standing support of us in our mission of distributing surplus food to Manitobans.

We have presented them with a flag and made them Volunteers of the Month. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule this week to volunteer at Winnipeg Harvest!

Congratulations and best wishes from all of us.

Bring a Tin for the Bin

2009-10-23T09:11:00.000-07:00

We're (once again) reminding all Bomber fans who are attending tomorrow's game against the Montreal Alouettes to Bring a Tin for the Bin in support of Winnipeg Harvest. We collected over 1000 pounds of food from the last game, and we're hoping to collect even more tins after this game!

A Record Year for Staples Tools for School Campaign

2009-10-22T06:35:00.000-07:00

Staples Business Depot partnered with Winnipeg Harvest and the Winnipeg Goldeyes for the Staples Tools for School campaign which ran from July 19 - September 15. Winnipeg residents were encouraged to drop off school supplies at Staples Business Depot locations and Winnipeg Goldeyes games so that Winnipeg Harvest could distribute the supplies to students as they return to school.

This year proved to be a record one for Staples, as the Staples Tools for School campaign wrapped up yesterday afternoon. Staples is pleased to announce that $30,632 was raised and 2410 children were sent to school with new school supplies.

Winnipeg Harvest executive coordinator, David Northcott said, "Although we are in tough economic times, it is more critical than ever that kids move forward in their life journey standing on a solid foundation of a good education – 'Tools for School' helps us all get there.”

The retired teachers who volunteered their time to run the annual school supply drive said they know the importance of these tools in a child’s education. Without the proper tools, these children can find it difficult to complete the schoolwork that will shape their own success and the educational health of their community.

Winnipeg Harvest and the children send a huge thank you to everyone who supported the Tools for School drive this year.

Sharon Kerdes, winner of the $1000 shopping spree, with excited Staples store managers

Sharon Kerdes, winner of the $1000 shopping spree receiving her gift card from Staples District Manager Michael Dutka.

Key Thoughts about Winnipeg Harvest

2009-10-20T21:23:00.000-07:00

Our Social Media Coordinator wrote an article for the Winnipeg Jewish Post & News about the 4th Annual Empty Bowls Gala. Barry McArton and Louis Trepel, the two co-chairs of the event, pointed out some excellent facts about Winnipeg Harvest and about poverty in Winnipeg, and in Manitoba.

For example:

Winnipeg Harvest provides food to 320 food agencies in Manitoba. They supply food and supplies to many soup kitchens in Winnipeg, including Siloam Mission and Harbour Light.
Approximately 3000 people a month leave the services of Winnipeg Harvest. Most of these people are new immigrants to Canada and need a boost - such as a job (or job training) and food. They do not rely on Winnipeg Harvest on a day-to-day basis.
The majority of people who volunteer at Winnipeg Harvest are food recipients.
Food banks are everywhere in Winnipeg - they are in River Heights, Tuxedo, The Maples, and Southdale (to name a few areas of the city). They are not just located in the hard-hit areas.

Barry McArton said something key about Winnipeg Harvest:

"If I lost my job today, I would do anything to feed my kids tomorrow. Where would the community be without Winnipeg Harvest? Winnipeg Harvest is a key organization to a large part of the community. They ask for nothing. They receive no funding from the government or from the United Way. They ask for food. That's it."

The article will be published in the October 27 edition of the Winnipeg Jewish Post & News.

Singing for Supper

2009-10-19T13:18:00.001-07:00

More information coming soon

Bring a Tin for the Bin Info

2009-10-19T13:15:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg, you are amazing!!
After yesterday's Bomber game, we collected 1072 pounds of food.
Keep up the great donation work, and we'll see you next game on October 24.

Bring a Tin for the Bin

2009-10-17T10:20:00.001-07:00

We just wanted to send out a quick message to remind you to bring a tin for the bin to tomorrow's game against the B.C. Lions.

After the last game, we were able to accumulate over 900 pounds of food. We're so happy everyone came out and supported Winnipeg Harvest at the game. Hopefully we'll be able to collect even more food this time.

We're keeping our fingers crossed for another win for the Blue Bombers!

Sons of York Thank Winnipeg Harvest

2009-10-15T16:15:00.000-07:00

Our Winnipeg Harvest Social Media Coordinator received this message from Jake Kennerd, bassist of the Sons of York:

"My brothers and I were more than pleased with how the night turned out. Those who attended got to see some great local live music - Quinzy and the Paps absolutely lit up the stage. All the bands made new fans and Winnipeg Harvest got their message out to a new and large audience. We were honored to be a part of Winnipeg Rocks for Harvest, and we hope they'll have us back next year."

(The Winnipeg Harvest crew with Winnipeg Rocks for Harvest's MC:Bubba B)

Donors in Thanksgiving spirit - Winnipeg Free Press

2009-10-15T16:04:00.000-07:00

Share Your Thanks food drive covered by the Winnipeg Free Press:

Donors in Thanksgiving spirit - Winnipeg Free Press

Share Your Thanks Food Sorting Pics

2009-10-14T12:20:00.000-07:00

The Share Your Thanks event at Winnipeg Harvest was a huge success! Over 200 people came together to help sort food that will restock the shelves at Winnipeg Harvest. We are hoping to beat last year's number of 170,000 pounds of food. We'll let you know by the end of October!

In the meantime, here are some pics from Saturday:

(Truck drivers picked up the donations)

(People of all ages helped out)

(There was pie for everyone!)

(smiling volunteers)

(Lunchtime)

(Sherri Walsh, Winnipeg Harvest Board President)

(Volunteers sorting donations)

Thanks again to all of Winnipeg Harvest's hard-working volunteers!

Winnipeg Harvest Quick Facts

2009-10-13T21:19:00.000-07:00

Winnipeg Harvest provides emergency food assistance to over 40,000 people a month. This is nearly equivalent to the size of Brandon, Manitoba - Manitoba's second largest city.
Winnipeg Harvest distributes food to over 320 agencies across Manitoba. This includes: food banks, soup kitchens, daycares, drop-in centres, schools, etc.
47% of people receiving food from Winnipeg Harvest are children.
In 2008, Winnipeg Harvest moved almost 10 million pounds of food throughout Manitoba.
50% of Winnipeg Harvest volunteers are people who use food banks.
33% of families experiencing hunger are dual wage-earner families. They are the working poor.

No one chooses to be poor, hungry, or in crisis.
Please donate to Winnipeg Harvest.

Happy Thanksgiving

2009-10-12T12:27:00.000-07:00

Hi Readers,

We apologize for the lack of posts over the weekend, however we would like to take the time to thank the media and all of our hard-working volunteers who came out and supported the annual Share Your Thanks food drive. We truly appreciate each person who found the time to donate, sort, and distribute food. Without the help of the people of Winnipeg, this wouldn't have been possible!

Everyone at Winnipeg Harvest wishes you a safe and happy Thanksgiving long weekend.

Photos and the stats for this year's Share Your Thanks food drive will be up shortly!

Winnipeg Rocks For Harvest

2009-10-09T22:27:00.000-07:00

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=140579728455&index=1

Don't forget about Winnipeg Rocks For Harvest!! Tonight (Saturday, Oct. 10) at the Park Theatre - 698 Osborne St. Doors open @ 8, Tickets are available at ticketmaster and at the door. Come down and listen to some great music by The Paps, Quinzy and Sons of York!

All proceeds will be donated to Winnipeg Harvest.

Share Your Thanks Fall Food Drive

2009-10-09T13:35:00.000-07:00

The Winnipeg Free Press generously distributed 122,000 "Share Your Thanks" brown grocery bags last month to Winnipeg area homes so they could be filled with groceries for those Winnipeg Harvest shares food with.
Volunteers and staff will gather to help spread the generosity of Manitobans, by sorting the "Share your Thanks" bags.

The bags will help Winnipeg Harvest serve growing needs:

The number of students (aged 6-18) needing food bank assistance went up by nearly 24% over the last year.
Winnipeg Harvest also is sharing food with more EI Recipients (an 84% increase), those with no income (a 24% increase) and the working poor (a 17% increase) than this time last year.

Overall, the number of people needing Winnipeg Harvest's services is up 21% from the same period one year ago. We need the public's help more than ever to help fight hunger in Manitoba.

We invite the public media to join us:
Saturday, October 10th at 10:30am, at the Winnipeg Harvest warehouse, 1085 Winnipeg Ave.

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What's Up This Week!

Get your hands dirty! Call today to register:982-3663 ext 434

Check out these other events coming up this week:

Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on Toronto ArgonautsFRIDAY, JULY 8 at 6:30pmCANAD INNS STADIUMBring a Tin for the Bin and cheer on the Bombers!

Collector Car Appreciation Day3:00pm to 11:00pmMemorial Park/Legislative GroundsOpening Ceremony at 6:00pm at the Winnipeg Legislative BuildingDonations to Winnipeg Harvest accepted

Saturday at the Volunteer Carnival!

Bring a Tin for the Bin 2011

Thank You Sodexo and the Goldeyes!

Share Your Thanks

Operation Donation

Donnalyn

Trailer Park Boys are coming to Winnipeg Harvest!

Jamie

Rick & Chris

1000 Friends

RRC Students support Winnipeg Harvest

Art Auction

Pauline

Emma

Moving About the Community Press Release

Closer and Closer!

Bill Adamson

Peak of the Market Update

Facebook

Worth Hayden

Add us on Facebook!

Thank You Corey's Computing

Top 10 Most Wanted

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Operation Donation Food Drive

Eastern Chrysler Joins Moving About...

Empty Bowl Winter

We're linked up

Welcome Back from the Holidays

Hunger for Hope

Switchfoot Plays The Garrick

Best to Give "The Means" to the Poor - Winnipeg Free Press

Trying to Change the World Changes You - Winnipeg Free Press

Thank You Corus Radio and Winnipeg Airport Authority

Thank You Delta Hotel

Thank You Standard Aero

Thank You Winnipeg Goldeyes

Thank You Centre Place Cafe

Thank You True North Sports and Entertainment

Thank You 3M

Thank You Purolator

Happy Holidays!

UPS "Moving About the Community"

Empty Bowl Auction

Harvesting Hope

Helping Hands

Fame for Food

CP Rail Holiday Train

Singing for Supper Concert

More Empty Bowls Gala Photos...

Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction in the Winnipeg Free Press

Empty Bowls Gala Video

The Empty Bowls Gala

Singing For Supper

CBC Manitoba + The Empty Bowls Gala

Bring a Tin for the Bin

Winnipeg Free Press Editorial

Winnipeg Harvest - Leave a Legacy

Staples/Winnipeg Goldeyes Tools for Schools Drive

October Team Member

September Team Member

Get your hands dirty! Call today to register:
982-3663 ext 434

Winnipeg Blue Bombers take on Toronto Argonauts
FRIDAY, JULY 8 at 6:30pm
CANAD INNS STADIUM
Bring a Tin for the Bin and cheer on the Bombers!

Collector Car Appreciation Day
3:00pm to 11:00pm
Memorial Park/Legislative Grounds
Opening Ceremony at 6:00pm at the Winnipeg Legislative Building
Donations to Winnipeg Harvest accepted