Feeding Our Community from the Ground Up

Our Whitby garden grows fresh,produce that supports local families and teaches food sustainability. Community members can adopt a garden bed, volunteer, or help us grow more.

Tackling hunger in Durham Region, Ontario, empowering youth, and protecting the planet – we can’t do this without you. Support us here.

Foresters finanical representatives that volunteered at our back to school event 2024

Dignity Through Food, Clothing & Care

Our food distribution program provides groceries, hygiene items, and clothing to families in need across Durham Region—because no one should have to choose between eating and living with dignity.

Our Food Program For Durham Region

At Mannahelp, we believe every family deserves both nourishment and dignity.

Our food distribution program ensures families in need can pick up essential groceries—like rice, pasta, oil, and canned goods—during scheduled community pickup days.

We’ve launched a community garden to grow fresh produce like tomatoes, lettuce, and herbs. While we’re just getting started, this garden will soon help us enhance our food bags with nutritious, homegrown ingredients—adding care and colour to every meal.

Together, these programs reflect our long-term vision: feeding families today and planting the seeds for a more food-secure tomorrow.

🍽️ Food Distribution

*$25 = One-day grocery box

(Give the Gift of a Full Pantry — for Just $25”
What Does $25 Really Do?”
It fills a bag of essentials — rice, potatoes, oil, and more — and puts meals on the table for a family of 3. Right here in Durham Region.

*Feeds 3 people

*Includes fresh produce, non -perishables, hygiene items

🪴 Community Garden

*Grows seasonal veggies

*Supplements food bags or food boxes

*Builds skills, community

Community members can sponsor the garden by making a donation. Learn more here.

Areas We Serve

We provide vital food support to individuals and families struggling with hunger across Whitby, Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering, Courtice, Clarington, and Uxbridge.

Special Thanks to Our Amazing Partners!

Durham Corporate Centre

Starbucks Canada

Foresters Financial

Costco

Global Medic

Lizs No Frills Whitby

Penny Appeal Canada

Bamboolia

Toys R Us Canada, Toys R Us Whitby

Giant Tiger

Durham Integrated Growers

Pefferlaw Farms

Card for Change

Town of Whitby

Region of Durham

Anne Marie Henry-Lyons Desjardins Insurance

Vaultra Storage

Mastermind Toys

Grateful for You đź’š
A heartfelt thank you to the generous individuals who also make our mission possible. Your continued support helps us feed families, grow gardens, and empower girls every day.

 

Our International Work

GIVE A GIRL THE CHANCE TO GO TO SCHOOL

Mannahelp is committed to making every gift count—supporting students and delivering lasting change

Who We Are & What We Do

Mannahelp is a Black-led, woman-led Canadian charity fighting hunger, empowering youth, and growing sustainable futures—locally and globally.

We support families across Durham Region with food, hygiene items, and a thriving community garden, while advancing girl child education in Nigeria.


Together, we’re building stronger, greener, more equitable communities.

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