Muskoka Lodge 360 is continuing its ongoing campaign to help out the clients of the Manna Food Bank. As of early May, the Lodge had collected an impressive 1,720lbs of food, putting them very close to their goal of 2000lbs. “The Pennies for Manna initiative has done very well too,” added past master Mike Blakely.
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Muskoka Lodge 360 goes the extra mile for Manna
We are extremely grateful for the many community groups that quietly go about raising food and money for Manna. Recently it came to our attention that Muskoka Lodge 360 has been dropping off generous amounts of food on a regular basis. Mike Blakely, Past Master of Muskoka Lodge 360 explained that the Lodge has selected
OPSEU donates generously to Manna
A big thank you to OPSEU Local 305 from the Town of Bracebridge, which donated $1000.00 to the Manna Food Bank for the Christmas Food Drive. OPSEU Local 305 consists of Town of Bracebridge, Pines Nursing Home, James Street Place Retirement Residence, Community Living South Muskoka and Phoenix House.
Gagnon’s YIG kicks off its holiday drive for Manna
It must be December! Gagnon’s Your Independent Grocer in Bracebridge is kicking off the holiday season in style, with an ambitious food drive for the Manna Food Bank. Next time you’re picking up groceries at YIGs, buy a bag of food for those in the community experiencing tough times. Many thanks to the Gagnons and
WOW! Generous donation from Rotary Bracebridge
Manna treasurer Jim Brown got a call the other day, asking if a couple of Manna volunteers could come down to the Rotary Club of Bracebridge to pick up a donation. He and Manna volunteer coordinator Sheila Gossen were floored to receive a cheque for $8,100.00. “This donation will go a long way toward helping


