The Manna Food Bank website is here to keep you–our clients, donors, volunteers, the media and the wider community–informed and up-to-date on what’s happening here at the Manna Food Bank. Be sure to check out our Latest News, below and on the right. You can also find the Manna Food Bank on Facebook.
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April 2012 News
Thanks to this month’s local heroes for their contributions of food and cash to Manna. Including Muskoka Family Focus, Wal-Mart, Al Beverley, Morley Stevenson, the Ontario Association of Food Banks in Burk’s Falls, and for Guy Jackson, who collected for Manna in lieu of gifts for his big 7-oh. Happy Birthday Guy!
Gagnon’s YIGs holds 10th birthday BBQ–with Manna as beneficiary
And happy 10th birthday to Gagnon’s Your Independent Grocer, celebrating its double-digits with a Bar-B-Q on May 12. All proceeds going to Manna. Stop by for a bit of savoury from the ‘Q, say “hi” and support the food bank.
YIGs has been a strong ongoing Manna supporter all these years, with its Toonies at the Till and spring and fall food drives. It’s a lot of work, and we especially want to thank Guy and Mar for what you do. Thanks also to YIG’s staff, and for grocery shoppers who donate to Manna. We so appreciate your support!
Speaking of food drives, it’s that time right now. If you are picking up your groceries at YIGs, you can purchase a bag of groceries for Manna. Cashiers will also accept cash donations. Every dollar counts.
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Hunger Awareness Week — May 7 to 11
Note also that May 7 to 11 is Hunger Awareness Week. Have you contributed to your local food bank? If you can afford to, please make a donation of food or cash. For a list of local food banks, visit our Links page.
Follow Up: Manna Envelope Campaign 2012
Thanks once again to everyone who returned the Manna envelope that arrived in the Weekender on Easter weekend. So far we have received 65 returns totalling $5,795. The average donation was just under $90.00. Donations range from $5 to $1000. Thanks also to the Moose, Metroland Northmedia and Bracebridge Printing for your support. You are making a difference!
March 2012 News
A big thank you to RE/MAX North Country Realty Inc., in Bracebridge. The good folks there have been collecting food and cash for local food banks and other charities, with clients donating food items and brokers and sales representatives donating a share of their commissions to charity.
Manna recently received a generous cheque and nearly a dozen bags of food, and we are so grateful!
RE/MAX is collecting food for local food banks all year long. You can find them at 205 Manitoba Street, next to Oliver’s Coffee, or online at www.remax-muskoka.com. Their phone number is 705-645-5281.
A big thank you for supporting our community! You are making a difference. View our scan of the article published in the Weekender, Friday March 16, 2012.
*And following up from the surge in clientele we reported last month, February numbers are back to normal. (Download a PDF of the February 2012 Client Numbers.) As Manna secretary Jim Brown notes, “one month does not a trend make.” We are grateful for that.
To our Clients and Volunteers
Food Bank Closing dates for 2012
The Manna Food Bank is open most Tuesdays and Fridays from 1 to 4 p.m.
Exceptions in 2012 are:
- Manna is closed on Good Friday, April 6, 2012
- Manna is closed on Christmas, (Tuesday, December 25, 2012) and new year’s day, (Tuesday, January 1, 2013.)
Please Keep Driveway Clear, No Idling
Please keep the left-hand side of the driveway clear for emergency vehicle access.
Also, please do the Lions and the environment a favour and turn off your vehicle. Exhaust from idling cars recently set off the carbon monoxide detectors at the Lion’s Hall. THANKS!
