We would like to thank Kinnikinnick Foods for supporting our Annual Pancake Brunch with their incredible gluten free Pancake Mix. As well as a Donation from Costco Warehouse Winnipeg with funds for the procurement of gluten free breakfast sausages from their store.
AS well we want to thank the vendors who took the time to come to our meeting. Cocoabeans and Gabby’s gluten free Goodies
All of those affected by Gluten are invited to attend the Canadian Celiac Association’ Manitoba Chapter’s Annual Pancake Brunch and Speaker Support Meeting
If you are uncomfortable eating food prepared by others because of the risk of cross contamination, but still would like to have brunch, we recommend bringing a container of your own food that you can consume on your own while others are eating.
If you are uncomfortable being without a mask, foil will be available for those who wish to take away a plate of gluten free food to consume in a non-public/shared space.
We encourage you to wear a mask and bring items to donate to Harvest Manitoba.
Please register for the zoom, if you cannot attend the meeting in person by emailing manitobaccachapter@gmail.com
December 2022 Donation Drive For Harvest Manitoba Celiac Hampers
As the Christmas season ramps up, we are asking that you remember the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association as a part of your holiday gift giving. The Manitoba Chapter has decided to approach those living with Celiac Disease in Manitoba to remember that not everyone is able to put gluten free food on their table. This past year has been particularly hard and appears to be becoming more difficult for individuals.
Please consider setting aside a small portion of your budget to support our continued Manitoba Harvest Gluten Free Hamper Initiative. The Manitoba Chapter has had a relationship with Harvest Manitoba for a number of years prior to the pandemic where donated food was collected at our in person meeting and dropped off at Harvest.
It came to our attention in February 2021, that Harvest was not able to sort for Gluten Free food as the pandemic had restricted their activities and they had moved to providing hampers to those in need. The Manitoba Chapter has held a Gluten Free Food and Fund Drive on May16th at the Forks for the past two years to collect gluten free food donations. In addition, a portion of monies collected over the Month of May and for our Walk-a-Thon in June were dedicated to procuring gluten free food for the hampers.
A subcommittee of the Board solicited donations from gluten free food producers and purchased additional GF food as needed to be placed into the kits. To date, we have had many packing events since beginning this initiative where individuals gave of their time to pack gluten free hampers and WE THANK YOU! We have packed over 600 hampers since we started this. We estimate that each hamper has cost the chapter approximately $12 but we are seeing with our upcoming packing event that the price for procurement has gone up. We hope you can perhaps cover the cost of a kit or a little more.
We are planning to keep this relationship going with Harvest as food security and access to safe gluten free food for those living in Manitoba is a priority. We would like to make sure that funds continue to flow to keep this initiative going and support people in the Province of Manitoba who require gluten free meal options.
We are asking that you consider covering the cost of one or more of our hampers to be packed in the new year. Also take into consideration that the Chapter provides tax receipts for donations by cheque over $20. All electronic donations through Canada Help or PayPal through our webpage automatically have a receipt generated.
We would like to set the goal of $3000 which would cover the entire cost of approximately 200 hampers.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
We cannot guarantee that items are prepared in kitchens that are completely dedicated, we ask that you provide as much information regarding your prepared food for others to feel safe.
If you are uncomfortable eating food prepared by others because of the risk of cross contamination, but still would like to have lunch, we recommend bringing a container of your own food that you can consume on your own while others are eating.
If you are uncomfortable being without a mask, foil will be available for those who wish to take away a plate of gluten free food to consume in a non-public/shared space.
We encourage you to wear a mask and bring items to donate to Harvest Manitoba.
Please register for the zoom, if you cannot attend the meeting in person by emailing manitobaccachapter@gmail.com
Please find below parts 1 & 2 for the interview from September 24th, 2022 with Dr. Duerksen – Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Manitoba in the Section of Gastroenterology
https://youtu.be/qS232EDX7IY Part 1
https://youtu.be/HfuHjD8WBc0 Part 2
We would like to extend a BIG thank you to our in person Walk-A-thon supporters and Volunteers!!!
We had approximately 25 people join us on the walk on June 4th at Assiniboine Park.
We had amazing weather!!
Please note you can still support the Manitoba Chapter by conducting your own Walk-a-thon as we have done virtually the past 2 years.
We would like to thank our Corporate donors for helping make our 22nd Walk-a-thon a success!
The Manitoba Government has once again proclaimed the Month of May to be Celiac Awareness Month in Manitoba.
During May 2022, the Chapter and community will be working on our Continued Harvest Initiative to provide the resources to pack Gluten Free Food Hampers.
Watch this space for Upcoming activities and Dates
We will have a Food and Donation Drive once again over the month
May 16th is Celiac Awareness Day. We will be having our Shine the Light Event at both the WINNIPEG sign and the Legislative Building in Downtown Winnipeg.
May 31st we will be having our Harvest Hamper Packing Event.
June we will have a Hybrid Walk-a-thon at Assiniboine Park, More details are to come.
