Harvest Manitoba

• More than 60K people access food banks in Manitoba each month, report says

  More than 60,000 Manitobans access a food bank every month, according to Harvest Manitoba's annual report, which found that usage has doubled in the past five years.

  Economy

  Sep 24
  
• More people are using food banks as inflation grows, Manitoba report says

  A new report from a Manitoba food bank network says the number of people needing help is rising as the cost of living continues to escalate.

  Canada

  Dec 4, 2025
  
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• Dolly Parton among celebs helping Harvest Manitoba fundraising effort

  This year's Empty Bowls Celebrity Auction and Dinner features hand-painted bowls autographed by celebrities, including sports heroes, Hollywood icons and country icon Dolly Parton.

  Entertainment

  Oct 7, 2025
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• Manitoba businesses feeling the pinch as Canada Post strike drags on

  As the Canada Post strike drags on, local businesses are feeling the pinch during an important time of year.

  Consumer

  Dec 2, 2024
• ‘Double whammy’: Food banks, Manitobans still struggling despite slowing inflation

  Inflation in Canada is slowing down, but residents are still paying more for groceries. The toll has been immense on residents, and organizations trying to help.

  Money

  Jul 16, 2024
• 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
• 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
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• 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