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Spotlight on Teen Stop Jeunesse

Filed Under : Food Charities by FS Coordinator
Aug.21,2012

Teen Stop Jeunesse

A drop-in centre in St. Vital. The centre houses a youth drop in, adult education, literacy and EAL programs and child care so any food donations are greatly appreciated.

Donated fruit would be used to prepare meals, put in food hampers and processed for future use

Contact Information

Street Address

533 A St. Anne’s Road

Phone:

204-254-1618

 Website:

www.teenstop.ca

Donations Accepted

Fruit

Rhubarb, Sour cherries (eg. nanking or evans cherries), Crab apples, Big eating/baking apples, Grapes, Berries (eg. strawberries or raspberries), Apricots or Plums

Other Food Items

Canned Fruit Preserves (eg. jam, jelly, sauce, juice, etc.), Frozen Fruit, Home baked products (eg. fruit crisp, pies, breads, etc.).  Items should be dated and labelled. No peanut contact please.

Non-Food Items

Everything except clothes.

Donation Logistics

When

Our office is open Monday-Friday 8:30 am-4:30pm at 533A St. Anne’s Road.

Where

Front Door at 533 A St. Anne’s Road

Special Notes

Volunteers are busiest Mondays, as there is a food bank that day. Please phone 254-1618 and someone will help unload.

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Spotlight on Alpha House

Filed Under : Food Charities by FS Coordinator

Another idea for a great place to donate extra fruit this season.

Alpha House

Alpha House is a second stage housing program (commonly known as shelter) for women to come, with their children, upon leaving a violent relationship.  It is a residential, independent living program, where women and children can access individual and group counselling, as well as educational resources.

Most of the women at Alpha House have left almost all of their personal belongings and are now living on a very tight budget.  Fresh fruit often becomes a luxury item.  These women would be truly grateful to receive some of the delicious fresh fruit that Manitoba has to offer.

Donated fruit would be used eaten fresh and used to prepare meals for residents.

Contact Information

Street Address

Due to safety reasons, the location of our building cannot be disclosed.  To make the donation process as easy as possible, Alpha House staff could either pick up fruit or meet volunteers in an alternate location to accept donations.

Phone:

204-982-2011 (ext 26)

E-mail:

ahchildren@mymts.net

Website:

www.alphahouseinc.ca

Donations Accepted

Fruit

Rhubarb, Sour cherries (eg. nanking or evans cherries), Crab apples, Big eating/baking apples, Grapes, Berries (eg. strawberries or raspberries), Apricots or Plums

Other Food Items

Canned Fruit Preserves (eg. jam, jelly, sauce, juice, etc.), Frozen Fruit, Home baked products (eg. fruit crisp, pies, breads, etc.).  Dates and labels would be nice.  Also, garden vegetables would be much appreciated.

Non-Food Items

Gently used women’s and children’s clothing, new toiletries, toys, games and household items in good condition.

Donation Logistics

When

Office hours at Alpha House are Monday-Friday, from 9-4.  However, staff would be willing to meet volunteer pickers to arrange pick-up outside of these times.

Where

Due to safety reasons, the location of our building cannot be disclosed.  To make the donation process as easy as possible, Alpha House staff could either pick up fruit or meet volunteers in an alternate location to accept donations.  Call 204-982-2011 (ext 26), to arrange a pick up.

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Spotlight on Jubilee Mennonite Church

Filed Under : Food Charities by FS Coordinator

If you have too much fruit, consider donating to Jubilee Mennonite Church, another charity Fruit Share shares its fruit with.

Jubilee Mennonite is a church, reaching out to those in its community.  The church runs a community kitchen, together with Donwood School, the local elementary school, where community members come (from many different backgrounds) and learn/swap recipes and make a meal for their family to take home.

They also have a community garden and use any leftover food to make a meal from this and invite the gardeners to come and eat and share in the extra harvest.

Donated fruit would be used eaten fresh, used to prepare meals and processed and preserved for later use.

 Contact Information

Street Address

365 Edelweiss Crescent

Phone:

204-668-9933

 Website:

jubileemennonitechurch.ca


Donations Accepted

Fruit

Rhubarb, Sour cherries (eg. nanking or evans cherries), Crab apples, Big eating/baking apples, Berries (eg. strawberries or raspberries), Apricots or Plums

Other Food Items

Canned Fruit Preserves (eg. jam, jelly, sauce, juice, etc.), Frozen Fruit, Home baked products (eg. fruit crisp, pies, breads, etc.).  Must be dated, labelled and have ingredient list. Also, garden vegetables and emergency food pantry supplies.

Non-Food Items

Used baby & children’s clothing

Donation Logistics

When

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. except in July & August when the office hours are 9 – 12.  Arrangements could be made for after-hours drop off by phoning the church office 204-668-9933 during office hours and talking to Donna.

Where

Drop off at the main door (west door) where there is a doorbell to access, if someone is here.

Special Notes

Please phone ahead at 688-9933 to indicate the type and quantity of fruit you have to ensure there is space.

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North Point Douglas Women’s Centre Seeking Donations for Street Festival

Filed Under : Food Charities by FS Coordinator
Aug.14,2012

The North Point Douglas Women’s centre is holding their 3rd annual Austin Street Festival ‘Celebrating the Cultures of Point Douglas’ on Austin Street on August 19th 2012 from 1:00pm-4:00pm in the North Point Douglas neighborhood. There will be a free barbeque, games and entertainment at the Festival, and they are seeking donations of fruit to give away as well. They will accept apples and crab apples.

The centre is located at 221 Austin St. N. For more information or to find out how to drop off fruit, contact Kathryn at 887-1088 or call the centre at 947-0321.

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Spotlight on Winnipeg Harvest

Filed Under : Food Charities by Getty
Jun.11,2011

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.

 

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Spotlight on Union Gospel Mission

Filed Under : Food Charities by Getty
May.29,2011

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.

 

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Spotlight on Siloam Mission

Filed Under : Food Charities by Getty
May.27,2011

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.

 

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