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 and protecting the planet.
Through food distribution — which includes produce from our community garden, we provide relief and build sustainability — and we can’t do this without you. 💚 [Support us here]
Dignity Through Food, Clothing & Care
Our food distribution program provides frsh produce, non perishables, 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 color to every meal.
Through our Food distribution Program and Community Garden, we address the urgent needs of low-income families, racialized communities, and new immigrants facing food insecurity in Durham Region. According to the Durham Vital Signs Report, 1 in 4 households cannot afford to feed themselves. Our mission is simple — nobody should go to bed hungry.
Together, these programs reflect our long-term vision: feeding families today and planting the seeds for a more food-secure tomorrow.
🍽️ Food Distribution
(Give the Gift of a 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 the needy. Right here in Durham Region.
*$25 = One grocery box
*Includes fresh produce, non -perishables, hygiene items
Nobody goes to bed hungry
🪴 Community Garden
*Grows vegetables and fruits
*Supplements food bags or food boxes
*Builds skills, community
Community members can sponsor the garden by making a donation. Learn more here.
Garden workshops for the community
Sustainable model
“Stronger Together in Our Garden”
Community Garden Construction supported by the Region of Durham Grant, Foresters Financial Grant, Durham Integrated Growers Grant
Garden beds Built with Foresters Finanical, Durham Integrated Growers, We Grow Food Oshawa, Whitby Sunrise Rotary, Whitby Rotary & our community — supported by the CSIP grant from the Region of Durham, Foresters Financial Grant and Durham Integrated Growers Grant
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
Margolian Dentistry
Durham Orthodontics
We Grow Food Oshawa
Whitby Rotary
Whitby Rotary Sunrise
Community Development Council Durham
Grateful for You 💚
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.
Who We Are & What We Do
Mannahelp is a Black-led, woman-led Canadian charity fighting hunger, empowering youth, and growing sustainable futures.
We support families across Durham Region with food, hygiene items, and a thriving community garden.
Together, we’re building stronger, greener, more equitable communities.
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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
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Mannahelp is a registered Charity … Charitable Registration Number: 799789664RR0001. Tax receipts available.