February 2020 — In addition to their ongoing programs supporting those in the community and beyond, Bracebridge Lions Club had a very successful fundraising year and was able to make donations to a number of local charities. Manna was the recipient of a $1,000 donation, which will go a long way in assisting us …
During the month of December the management of T & A Tire put out a collection jar to encourage their customers to donate to Manna Food Bank. When the counting was done T & A then matched the amount collected. It made for a very substantial donation to Manna. Thank you customers and staff …
Tamarack North Ltd. held a holiday party to thank staff for their efforts over the year and to celebrate their success. The partygoers brought non-perishable food items and one of their suppliers, Kurt Browne of Northstar Exteriors, made a particularly significant financial contribution; all for the benefit of Manna. Thinking of others is a part …
Steve Crowell at the District of Muskoka thought a municipal food drive would be a great way to support the community during the holiday season; and voila, the “2019 Muskoka Municipal Food Bank Challenge” was born. Great idea! The call went out to area municipalities for food and cash donations; it was a friendly competition …
As a result of another successful season, Spinning Reels, a Bracebridge-based not-for-profit group which brings great alternative movies from the Toronto International Film Festival’s Film Circuit to Muskoka, made a significant financial donation to Manna. Through the efforts of one group of volunteers at Spinning Reels another group of volunteers at Manna Food Bank is …
With the support of our amazing donors, Manna was able to bring some added cheer to our clients this holiday season, through the distribution of over 200 holiday meal kits. Fenner Dunlop in Bracebridge generously provided a $1,000 financial donation for ham dinners, consisting of a ham, a bag each of potatoes and carrots, a …
With the support of our amazing donors, Manna was able to bring some added cheer to our clients this holiday season, through the distribution of over 200 holiday meal kits. The Hunters Bay Radio Food Crew was a major supporter, providing no less than 125 turkey meals, comprised of a turkey, a bag of potatoes, …
By hosting a dinner of thanks, the Courtnage family continues to acknowledge the compassion and support given to them by their many, many friends at the time of the tragic loss of their daughter, Katie. To honour Katie’s memory and her generous spirit, donations were collected on behalf of Manna Food Bank. The dinner has …
Santa arrived at Muskoka Chrysler in a blizzard! He was warmly greeted by many generous folks who were not deterred by the weather and who donated many food items to Manna. They enjoyed photo ops with Santa, hot chocolate, popcorn and many treats for kids young and old. Some four-legged family members joined in the …
Country 102 Muskoka’s Ryan and Michele got into the Christmas spirit in front of Your Independent Grocer for their second annual “Cram the Van” event in late November. Though their hands may have been chilly, their hearts were warmed by our generous community members, who donated a huge amount of food—and a significant amount of …
The Muskoka ShoeBox Project is a program which provides beautiful packages containing items which would be appreciated and enjoyed by women who might not otherwise have a little something under the tree. The contents of the boxes are provided by donations from the community and then packaged up by teams of elves just in time …
A huge thank you to Fenner Dunlop Conveyor Belting, whose $1,000 donation in late November is being used to help purchase holiday dinner packages of ham and all of the trimmings for our clients. This generosity will bring great joy to many local families at Christmastime.