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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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
Invitation: Manna’s AGM on December 10
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting, taking place on Monday December 10th at 12 noon at Gagnon’s Your Independent Grocer at the upstairs meeting room. Come meet some of the people who help keep Manna running smoothly. Learn about what Manna does for the community, how our year has gone, what we are
Envelope Campaign 2012
Keep an eye open for a pre-addressed envelope for Manna scheduled to arrive in early April in your Examiner and Weekender. In addition to receiving food donations, The Manna Food relies upon monetary donations to purchase required food items. Some send in a cheque right away, while others tuck the envelopes away to use later


