Posts Tagged ‘food charities’

Spotlight on Winnipeg Harvest

When we have a large amount of fruit, Winnipeg Harvest is a great place to donate.

Winnipeg Harvest

Winnipeg Harvest is a non-profit, community-based organization. They are committed to providing food to people who struggle to feed themselves and their families. They are also committed to maximizing public awareness of hunger while working towards long-term solutions to hunger and poverty.

Winnipeg Harvest uses donated fruit to prepare meals, fill food hampers and share with other organizations.

Contact Information

Street Address: 1085 Winnipeg Avenue

Phone: 204-982-3663

Website: www.winnipegharvest.org

Donations Accepted

Fruit

Apples, apricots, berries, crab apples, grapes, rhubarb, sour cherries, plums

Other Food Items

frozen fruit (labeled & dated), garden vegetables, commercial canned, frozen and dry goods.  For a list of top food items currently needed visit the list of most wanted items at Winnipeg Harvest.

Non-Food Items

none

Donation Logistics

When

Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Where

– Front door of 1085 Winnipeg Avenue for donations under 30 pounds

- Loading dock at back of 1085 Winnipeg Avenue for large donations

Special Notes

Please phone 982-3663 to indicate the type and quantity of fruit you have to ensure someone will be able to assist you with unloading.

 

Spotlight on Union Gospel Mission

Here’s yet another charity that Fruit Share is looking forward to supplying with fruit this summer.

Union Gospel Mission

The Union Gospel Mission is a non-profit evangelical, non-denominational Gospel Rescue Mission. Our Purpose is to carry on without financial gain to its members, Christ-centered programs for the addicted and the poor men, women and children of Manitoba.

Union Gospel Mission uses donated fruit to prepare meals, fill food hampers and process for future use.

Contact Information

Street Address: 320 Princess Street

Phone: 204-943-9904

Website: www.gospelmission.ca

Donations Accepted

Fruit

Apples, apricots, berries, crab apples, grapes, rhubarb, sour cherries, plums

Other Food Items

Homemade preserves (labeled & dated), frozen fruit (labeled & dated), homebaked goods (labeled & dated), garden vegetables and other items on the food and clothing page on the Gospel Mission website.

Non-Food Items

For a list of other items currently accepted and needed visit the food and clothing page at Gospel Mission.

Donation Logistics

When

Monday to Sunday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm

Where

- 320 Princess Street

- Northwest corner of Henry and Princess

- Knock on front or back door

- parking lot available

Special Notes

Please phone 943-9904 to let them know what type and what quantity of fruit you are donating.

 

Spotlight on Siloam Mission

If you have too much fruit, consider donating to Siloam Mission, another charity Fruit Share shares its fruit with.

Siloam Mission

Siloam Mission is a Christian humanitarian agency offering programs and services at no charge to those experiencing homelessness. Siloam Mission alleviates the hardships of the

poor and homeless, assists in transitioning them into self-sufficient and generous lifestyles and advocates nationwide on their behalf.

Siloam Mission uses donated fruit to prepare meals and fill food hampers.

Contact Information

Street Address: 300 Princess Street

Phone: 204-956-4344

Website: www. siloam.ca

Donations Accepted

Fruit

Apples, berries, crab apples, grapes, rhubarb, apricots, plums

Other Food Items

Homemade preserves (dated & labelled with ingredient list), frozen fruit (dated & labelled), home baked products (dated & labelled with ingredient list) garden vegetables, other fruits.

Non-Food Items

Men’s and women’s clothes, shoes, backpacks, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shaving cream, razors

Donation Logistics

When

Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Evenings & weekends 4:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Where

- Front door at 300 Princess Street

- Parking available on Princess Street

Special Notes

Please phone ahead at 956-4344.

Cannot accept heavily bruised fruit.