Listen, watch, give: CBC Manitoba's Harvesting Hope kicks off

Tune in for live performances by local musicians and hear heartwarming stories

Image | CBC Harvesting Hope 2019

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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.

Image | CBC Harvesting Hope

Caption: Decking the halls with hope and holiday cheer at CBC Manitoba. (Kirsten Neil/CBC)

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:
You can also catch our coverage by listening to CBC Radio One (89.3 FM / 990 AM or via CBC Listen(external link)) or watching CBC Winnipeg News at 6(external link). And follow our Harvesting Hope stories via our website(external link) or by following the #CBCHarvestHope(external link) hashtag on social.

Donate now!

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(external link) 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