New reports shows who is accessing Harvest Manitoba [Video]

A new report shows the majority of people accessing Harvest Manitoba’s food bank services are female.

According to the report, titled ‘Harvest Voices 2024,’ 68 per cent of the organization’s clients are female.

The survey, which took place from May to September 2024, also found that 50 per cent of Harvest Manitoba clients are living with a disability, 85 per cent live in rented housing, 45 per cent are employed, and 66 per cent earn $20,000 or less per year.

“I think what we’re really taking a look at is the rise in prices, as well as the dwindling purchasing power of those who have income or have income through employment. That’s making a huge difference,” said Meaghan Erbus, director of network, advocacy and education with Harvest Manitoba.

Harvest Voices 2024 also emphasizes the impact of food insecurity on families.

It found that 62 per cent of respondents have children …