Over 60,000 Manitobans Rely on Food Banks, Report Shows

Harvest Manitoba’s September 25 report shows over 60,000 Manitobans rely on food banks monthly, with children making up nearly half of users, and notes a rise in food insecurity as the organization celebrates 40 years.

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Over 60,000 Manitobans Rely on Food Banks, Report Shows

On September 25, 2026, Harvest Manitoba released a new report that documents more than 60,000 people in the province depending on food banks each month. The data indicate that nearly half of the individuals who use food‑bank services are children.

The release of the report coincided with Harvest Manitoba marking its 40th anniversary. The organization used the occasion to point to a noticeable increase in food insecurity throughout Manitoba.

According to the findings, the current level of demand for food‑bank assistance represents a record high for the province. The report highlights that the number of clients seeking help has risen compared with previous years.

The proportion of children among food‑bank users underscores the extent to which families are affected. The figures show that children constitute almost 50 percent of the monthly users of these services.

Harvest Manitoba’s analysis adds to the province’s broader monitoring of social‑service needs. By documenting the scale of reliance on food banks, the organization provides a statistical snapshot of hunger and its impact on the community as it enters its fourth decade of operation.