Pictured above: Community representatives from Garden Hill (left) and Councillors Dennis Mckay and Louie Amos Okemow from Gods River, MB received the baby food donation for their community members.

Thousands of First Nation families across Manitoba received help feeding their babies during a difficult time, thanks to the collective efforts of four Winnipeg-based organizations.

In late January, the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs coordinated the distribution for a Harvest Manitoba donation of 16,000 lbs. of baby food to all First Nations communities in Manitoba. The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs reached out to Gardewine and The North West Company, who rallied to the cause and provided the assistance needed to get the baby food to the communities.

In February, North West helped ship nearly 1,000 boxes full of baby food, which were distributed to Garden Hill, God’s Lake Narrows, Gods River, Lac Brochet, Tadoule Lake and York Landing in Manitoba. In each community, the Northern Store Manager worked along with community leaders and representatives to coordinate the delivery.

Many families have been affected during this pandemic, and this contribution helps secure nourishment for their little ones. Each community received organic baby food pouches, jarred baby food and liquid baby formula.

Pictured above: Lac Brochet and York Landing’s community representative received the baby food donation that was sent to their communities. 

“It was quite a challenge for us to deliver the donation due to the pandemic, but Gods River’s families were very grateful for the baby food received. In addition, we also had some jarred baby food left that we have given to the Awassis Agency in our community,” said Dennis Mckay, Councillor, Gods River.