Manitoba food bank usage exceeds 60,000 people monthly

A new impact report from Harvest Manitoba reveals that more than 60,000 people in Manitoba rely on food banks each month. In March, 61,188 individuals accessed food bank services across the province.

The report highlights a significant increase in demand, noting that the number of people accessing food banks in Manitoba has grown by more than 150 per cent since 2020. This surge includes a rising number of seniors and children, with children accounting for nearly half of those seeking assistance. On average, approximately 24,880 households visited food banks during the period covered.