Volunteers pose for a picture at the Mannahelp food distribution event for the needy

Mannahelp 2024 Annual Impact Report

Message from the Founder   2024 has been a year of resilience, growth, and unwavering commitment to our mission. As a Black-led, woman-led registered charity in Canada and Nigeria, Mannahelp continues to tackle hunger, poverty, education, and sustainability head-on. This year, with the generous support of our partners, donors, and volunteers, we have expanded our impact, ensuring that children […]

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Bags of potatoes and other fresh produce for distribution

Mannahelp: 2024 Year In Review

Mannahelp: 2024 Year in Review Embracing the New Year with the same unwavering commitment to helping and changing lives! Nourishing Families in Durham Region, Ontario Canada In 2024, Mannahelp continued its mission of providing essential support to hundreds of families in need across Durham Region, including Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Oshawa, and beyond. Thanks to the

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The December 2024 Mannahelp Holiday Food and Toy Distribution for Those In Need in Durham Region, Ontario

The December 2024 Mannahelp Holiday Food and Toy Distribution for Those In Need in Durham Region, Ontario was a success! The season brought a heartwarming reminder of what can be achieved when a community comes together for a common cause. The Mannahelp Holiday Toy Drive From November 18 to December 13, 2024, we held our

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Toys “R” Us Canada: Bringing Joy To Mannahelp’s Annual Holiday Event For The Needy In Durham Region Ontario

At Mannahelp, we believe every child deserves a moment of joy and wonder during the holiday season. Thanks to the unwavering support of Toys “R” Us Canada, this belief has transformed into reality for countless families since 2022. Each year, the holiday season comes alive at Mannahelp with our Annual Toy Distribution Event, a day

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Sowing Solutions: Strengthening Communities and Fighting Hunger with Local Food Initiatives

Strengthening Local Food Systems 1. Community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs Community-supported agriculture (CSA) programs are an incredible way to strengthen local food systems. These programs connect consumers directly with local farmers, providing fresh, seasonal produce while giving farmers a reliable income. By joining a CSA, you’re not just getting fresh veggies, you’re supporting local livelihoods. 2.

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World Food Day: Why I Started Mannahelp And Why You Should Care Too

On this World Food Day, I feel moved to share the deeply personal journey that inspired me to start Mannahelp. Early Lessons in Giving Growing up, my mom loved sharing food with our neighbors and those in need. She believed that food was meant to be shared. During festive periods, my grandma would fill glass

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Mannahelp volunteers helping to sort produce before distibution to those struggling to feed.

Ways To Help End Hunger In Durham Region, Ontario

     Picture above – Mannahelp volunteers help sort food items before distributing to beneficiairies Did You Know? According to durham.ca,  1 in 6 households struggles with food insecurity in Durham Region, Ontario. That’s 16% of families worrying about whether they’ll have enough to eat tomorrow, next week, or next month. When we talk about

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Annual Back to School event 2024

Celebrating a Successful Back-to-School Event

Celebrating a Successful Back-to-School Event! We are overjoyed to share the success of our annual Back-to-School event, held on Saturday, August 17, 2024! This year’s back to school event event was more than just a distribution of supplies—it was a genuine celebration of community spirit. Everyone came together to support one another, ensuring that every

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How to have a working relationship with nature

By Peter Cohen, July 18, 2022 Image credit: Stephanie Lamphere, 2008, Community garden plots, via <https://flic.kr/p/5tvkR9>. Are you an environmentalist, or do you work for a living? This off-putting and somewhat condescending question was the basis for Richard White’s 1996 essay, where he used it to explore how American environmentalists saw their relationship to nature.

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