Winnipeg, MB - Mayor Sam Katz is calling on Winnipeggers to donate non-perishable goods in a city-wide food drive for Winnipeg Harvest. "No Hunger Summer" food drive collection bins will be located in 44 community centres and four arenas throughout the city of Winnipeg (see list below), as well as at City Hall.
Nearly 64,000 Manitobans, half of them children, depend on Winnipeg Harvest each month. With children out of school over the summer months, it is increasingly difficult for families who already struggle with putting food on the table.
“This is a chance to make a real difference for hungry families in our community,” said Mayor Katz. “Winnipeggers are known for their generosity, and by working together, we can make sure that all of our citizens have access to nutritious food all summer long.”
The food bank is in urgent need of its “top ten” foodstuffs to meet a need for nutritional items over the summer months, when donations are traditionally slower.
“We thank the Mayor and the City of Winnipeg for their efforts in hosting the ‘No Hunger Summer’ food drive,” said David Northcott, Executive Director of Winnipeg Harvest. “It is so important at this time of year for the community to keep us on their shopping list. Unfortunately, hunger doesn’t take a holiday and the families we feed still rely on us to provide them with healthy, nutritious food.”
All “No Hunger Summer” food drive donations will be generously matched, pound for pound, by Canada Safeway and Peak of the Market.
“Hunger knows no limits and Safeway recognizes the important role we play in helping to ensure fewer go hungry in our community,” shares John Graham, Director of Public Affairs, Canada Safeway. “We applaud Mayor Katz’s leadership in the City of Winnipeg’s ‘No Hunger Summer’ food drive, and value the long-standing partnership we have shared with Winnipeg Harvest. We hope the community will respond generously and are committed to matching all food donations pound for pound collected during the Mayor’s ‘No Hunger Summer’ food drive.”
“Peak of the Market is pleased to match any donations to Mayor Sam Katz’s ‘No Hunger Summer’ food drive, pound for pound, with fresh Manitoba grown vegetables,” said Peak of the Market President and CEO, Larry McIntosh. “The summer is a very challenging time for Winnipeg Harvest to get food donations as many people are away at the cabin or on holidays. Unfortunately, the need for food for those less fortunate never takes a holiday.”
The items most-urgently needed by Winnipeg Harvest are:
- Canned Fish and Poultry �"salmon or tuna (packed in water), chicken or turkey
- Canned Vegetables and Fruit (packed in juice)
- Canned Soup - lentil, pea, vegetable
- Baby Food and Infant Formula
- Canned Stew, Chili and Baked Beans
- Peanut Butter
- Brown Rice - converted or parboiled
- Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Pasta
- Canned Spaghetti Sauce or Tomatoes
- Dry Cereal - high-fibre, non sugar-coated
Note: Bolded items indicate highest-priority.
Winnipeg Harvest is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to providing food to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families. Committed to maximizing public awareness of hunger while working towards long-term solutions to hunger and poverty, Winnipeg Harvest opened its doors in 1985.
“NO HUNGER SUMMER” FOOD DROP-OFF LOCATIONS
CITY HALL - 510 MAIN STREET
Council Building, Main Floor
Administration Building, Main Floor
CITY OF WINNIPEG COMMUNITY CENTRES
ASSINIBOIA WEST
861 Buchanan Boulevard
*Note: June 15 ONLYBRONX PARK
720 Henderson HighwayCENTRAL CORYDON - all three sites
1370 Grosvenor Avenue
CRESCENTWOOD SITE
1170 Corydon Avenue
SIR JOHN FRANKLIN SITE
1 Sir John Franklin RoadCHAMPLAIN
282 Niverville AvenueDAKOTA
1188 Dakota StreetEARL GREY
360 Cockburn Street N.EAST END
517 Pandora Avenue E.FORT GARRY
880 Oakenwald StreetGARDEN CITY
725 Kingsbury AvenueGLENWOOD
27 Overton StreetGREENDELL PARK
75 Woodlawn AvenueHERITAGE VICTORIA
950 Sturgeon RoadKIRKFIELD - WESTWOOD
165 Sansome AvenueLINDEN WOODS
414 Lindenwood Drive W.MAPLES
434 Adsum DriveMELROSE PARK
480 Kimberly AvenueNORBERRY- GLENLEE
26 Molgat AvenueNORTH KILDONAN
1144 Kingsford PlaceNORWOOD
87 Walmer StreetNOTRE DAME
271 Ave de la Cathedrale
OXFORD HEIGHTS
359 Dowling Avenue E.PARK CITY WEST
115 Sanford Fleming RoadRED RIVER
293 Murray RoadRICHMOND KINGS
666 Silverstone AvenueRIVER OSBORNE
101 Pembina HighwayROBERT A. STEEN MEMORIAL
980 Palmerston AvenueST. NORBERT
3450 Pembina HighwaySINCLAIR PARK
490 Sinclair StreetSOUTHDALE
254 Lakewood BoulevardSTURGEON HEIGHTS
210 Rita StreetTYNDALL PARK
2255 King Edward StreetVALLEY GARDENS
218 Antrim RoadVALOUR - all three sites
715 Telfer Street N.
CLIFTON SITE
1315 Strathcona Street
ORIOLES SITE
444 Burnell StreetVARSITY VIEW
315 Laxdal RoadVINCE LEAH
1295 Salter StreetWAVERLEY HEIGHTS
1885 Chancellor DriveWESTDALE
550 Dale BoulevardWESTON MEMORIAL
1625 Logan AvenueWINAKWA
980 Winakwa RoadWINDSOR
99 Springside Drive
CITY OF WINNIPEG arenas
Bertrand Arena
294 Bertrand StreetMaginot Arena
910 Maginot StreetTerry Sawchuk
901 Kimberly AvenueBilly Mosienko Arena
709 Keewatin Street