Listen, watch, give: CBC Manitoba's Harvesting Hope kicks off
CBC Communications | Posted: November 25, 2019 8:25 PM | Last Updated: December 2, 2019
Tune in for live performances by local musicians and hear heartwarming stories
Every year, we celebrate our annual charity drive in support of local food banks with a day full of live performances by local musicians and heartwarming stories.
Join us!
This year, we're taking the show on the road! Come join us and be a part of our radio shows on Friday, Dec. 6! We'll be broadcasting live from the North Y Youth Centre. Throughout the day, enjoy live performances by local musicians and meet your favourite hosts.
Here's the show schedule:
Here's the show schedule:
- 6:00 to 8:30 a.m. Information Radio with Marcy Markusa. During the show, we'll be serving a continental breakfast (donations encouraged).
- 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Radio noon with Marjorie Dowhos
- 3:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Up to Speed with Ismaila Alfa. During the show, capture a fun holiday family pic in our photo booth and/or visit Santa.
You can also catch our coverage by listening to CBC Radio One (89.3 FM / 990 AM or via CBC Listen) or watching CBC Winnipeg News at 6. And follow our Harvesting Hope stories via our website or by following the #CBCHarvestHope hashtag on social.
Donate now!
Call 204-982-3582
Text FeedHope to 45678 (*minimum donation $20)
Did you know?
- In 2018, Winnipeg Harvest distributed approximately 10.5 million pounds of food throughout Manitoba
- Of the people Winnipeg Harvest serves each month, more than 42 percent are children
- Winnipeg Harvest's Breakfast2Go program for kids has resulted in increased attendance and better learning outcomes at schools
- 1 in 6 people assisted by food banks are employed
Last year, the event brought in more than $ 76,360 for Winnipeg Harvest over the fundraising weekend.
You can donate money via phone by calling 204-982-3582 until 8 p.m. on Friday, text FeedHope to 45678 (*minumum $20 donation) or donate online until the evening of Sunday, December 8.
If you'd rather donate in-kind, you can drop off food items at Winnipeg Harvest at 1085 Winnipeg Ave off McPhillips St., bring your food items to the North Y Youth Centre, or in the designated bin at some city grocery stores.
Harvest's top 5
This year, Winnipeg Harvest's top five most-needed items are:
- Canned protein –tuna, chicken, beans, stew
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Peanut butter
- Whole Grain Pasta