You don’t have to eat junk to fit in
Newcomers are discovering healthier options through IRCOM’s healthy snacks program for kids, which serves approximately 75 children and youth on a daily basis.
Families accessing healthy options through Good Food Box
Twice a month, approximately 300 pre-ordered boxes are distributed from about 20 easily-accessible community depots across Winnipeg.
Community food champions to receive Golden Carrots
Over 30 community food champions are nominated for this year’s Golden Carrot Awards, which honour those working to create a just and sustainable food system in Manitoba.
A catch twenty-something: young adults and the work experience dilemma
Many people lack experience to get a job, but can’t get experience without one. A new program aims to fix this while helping non-profits attract young talent.
Fat cats not so funny
Cats are a social media phenomenon. And with their pillow-like bodies and pudgy faces, fat cats are among the most popular. But having an overweight pet is no laughing matter.
The gamble of farming Canada’s breadbasket
Farmers are working to complete the harvest which is considerably behind this year. Spring was late, reducing that ‘window of opportunity’ to produce a crop before frost damages nature’s bounty.
Serving up soup and social change
Kelly Frazer wanted to do something that involved helping people access healthy food. So she started working at Soup Bee, a thriving local business with a twist.
Folklorama enjoys another successful year
Winnipeg came alive over the past two weeks, as festival goers were treated to world-class cultural entertainment, delicious ethnic dishes, fascinating cultural displays, and all-around warm hospitality.
Helping First Nations return to healthy, traditional food
Eighty-five per cent of Moneca Sinclaire’s first cousins have Type 2 Diabetes. This shocking statistic clinched her decision to pursue a career where she could work with people and healthy food.
Nurturing kids by nourishing their bellies
Can you imagine feeding 185 kids? Inner City Youth Alive’s kitchen manager Brenda Gingell does it every week, and she couldn’t be happier.