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.
Join us on April 2nd for our April General Meeting with an interview with Amanda Lynn from Amanda Lynn Gluten Free.
We would like to Thank Maria from Meyers for being our Guest and allowing us to interview her about the gluten free products at our February 5, 2022 meeting on zoom.
Join us this Saturday!
Download our 40th anniversary cookbook from this year. Special thanks to everyone who submitted a recipe, and thanks to Donalda for organizing everything.
Please note if you would like a printed copy, email us at manitobaccachapter@gmail.com or call us at 204-772-6979 for more information about how to obtain a copy.
Thank you to those individuals who have contributed to and supported our Gluten Free Celiac Hampers Initiative with Harvest Manitoba.
We had our THIRD packing Event on SEPTERMBER 29th, 2021. Again we had 120 Hampers packed with some delicious Gluten Free food to be distributed through Harvest Manitoba to the Food Banks where those requiring Gluten Free Food.
We would like to thank those who Volunteered their time on September 29th, 2021 to pack the hampers. If you are interested in assisting with the next hamper packing or donating food please contact us via email: office@manitobaceliac.com
We would also like to thank the incredible donations from the following organizations, as well with assistance from local organizations in procuring gluten free food:
We will be continuing with this partnership and initiative as a regular part of our Manitoba Chapter’ of the Canadian Celiac Association work to support those in Manitoba living with Celiac Disease.
To contribute to the Initiative Please Make a donation through CANADA HELPS and designate in the note that you would like your donation to go toward the Manitoba Harvest Gluten Free food Bank Initiative.
To those who have donated during Celiac Awareness Month and to those who participated and raised funds in our 21st Annual (Virtual) Walk-a-thon, we cannot say it enough…………
The Executive Board of the Manitoba Chapter of the Canadian Celiac Association would like to thank all who supported their fundraising efforts over the past 2 months.
We have raised a substantial sum to procure gluten free food hampers to supply those in need through Harvest Manitoba.
The support from the Celiac Community in Manitoba is really quite incredible.
Hopefully, soon we will be able to gather to share a gluten free treat over a beverage. Please continue to stay safe during these times.
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