Harvest Manitoba - Winnipeg, Manitoba

Jocelyne E.

Je viens de finir ma formation elle a été très enrichissante et très conviviale avec un bon formateur qui nous a donnés son savoir de manière claire et précis . Et ce samedi je commence mon travail et j'ai hate d'y être.
Merci harvest pour l'oppportunité de volontariat qu'il me donne et merci pour toutes ses familles a qui vous redonnez le sourire lorsqu'ils recoivent de vous soit des vivres et bien d'autres choses merci et encore merci que Dieu vous benisses.

Guy 2.

Organisme de charité ,plus vaste food bank du Manitoba.
Distribue gratuitement de la nourriture et serviettes hygiéniques de qualité pour enfants
Et ce à tous ceux qui en font la demande sans aucune discrimination de peau ,statut social et autres
Tout simplement magnifique!!!!!!!!
Doit être soutenu par tout genre de don en espèce ,nature ou par le temps que l'on peut y consacrer en tant que bénévole

grace D.

Merci beaucoup

steve

I had an unsatisfactory experience volunteering at Harvest Manitoba. Despite my initial enthusiasm to contribute to their mission, the reality fell short of my expectations.

The primary issue was the lack of organization. Tasks were unclear, and there was inadequate guidance or training provided. It often felt like I was navigating the experience on my own, and with better support, my contributions could have been far more rewarding and effective.

Communication was another significant challenge. Emails and messages frequently went unanswered, and there was minimal effort to keep volunteers updated on changes or important information. Volunteers should be valued and appreciated for the time they invest.

Additionally, the work environment lacked a welcoming atmosphere. Some staff members and managers appeared dismissive and unapproachable, and more effort was needed to create a sense of community among volunteers.

Overall, it seems that the organization prioritized securing free labour over fostering a positive and enriching volunteer experience. I would recommend volunteering here only if substantial improvements are made to their processes and culture.

Moreover, I observed low morale among staff members, including managers and directors, along with high turnover rates. The CEO and vice president of finance seemed more focused on their substantial salaries than on cultivating a positive environment for volunteers.

Wengang T.

My two sons and I volunteered at Harvest Manitoba earlier this year. They volunteered for over two months during school time, and I stayed on for around four months. We were glad to contribute our time and energy to a meaningful cause.

In early July, I sent a polite email requesting recommendation letters for my sons, as they are applying for part-time jobs over the summer. Unfortunately, despite following up, I received no response at all.

While I understand things can get busy, ignoring volunteers’ reasonable requests without any acknowledgment feels disrespectful and disheartening. I expected better communication and appreciation, especially considering the time we gave.

I sincerely hope Harvest Manitoba will improve how it treats its volunteers and take them more seriously in the future.

Christopher S.

Outstanding really helpful when you have no food and get hardly any money a month! Thank you so very much for your kindness 😊!!! A+++

Sheilah R.

Did Family Volunteer day, and the staff were super helpful, and had the whole thing running smoothly. It was a great experience for my kids. Will come back again to help out more.

junebuggy000

“I like the harvest services provided”

*Updated Review*

Review for Harvest Manitoba – Weston Community Centre (1625 Logan Ave)

I am incredibly grateful for the support that Harvest Manitoba provides to families in need, especially during challenging times. However, I recently received a concerning item from the Weston Community Centre location: a container of Enfamil A+ baby formula that was expired by 4–5 months.

As a parent of a newborn, this raised immediate safety concerns. Expired infant formula can pose serious health risks, and I believe more rigorous checks should be in place to ensure all distributed food — especially items intended for babies — is safe and within date.

I’m sharing this experience not out of criticism, but out of care for others who rely on this vital service. I encourage anyone who notices similar issues to speak up, and I urge those involved in the sorting and distribution process to implement stronger quality control measures. If such oversight isn’t currently in place, I believe it may warrant attention from public health authorities.

Thank you to the many volunteers and staff who work hard to support our community. I hope this feedback helps improve the safety and reliability of food distribution for all families.