Steinbach food bank sees spike in donations following urgent appeal

Donations of cereal and cake mix have been flowing into the food bank in Steinbach. 

This follows a call for help which was issued two weeks ago by South East Helping Hands. 

“We did see quite a wonderful response,” says Ashley Garand. 

It looks like there’s enough cereal for one hamper day, she notes, which sees 450 hampers get picked up by families and individuals who need some extra help these days. 

Garand hopes people will remember the food bank throughout the summer and make donations of cereal whenever they are able to. 

Donation bins are set up at grocery stores in Steinbach.

The food bank had also asked for cake mix because it allows families to bake a dessert for special occasions. 

Ken Dyck says everyone deserves to have a treat, especially for birthdays. 

South East Helping Hands is also looking for donations of baby formula and diapers to help support families with young children. 

Donation bins are set up at grocery stores in Steinbach.  

You can also drop off donations at South East Helping Hands at 525 Main Street. Donations can also be made through their website.  If you want to send a cheque, it can be mailed to South East Helping Hands, 525 Main Street, Steinbach, MB, R5G 0L5.