3 Ways to Make the Season Kind

Make the season merry. Make the season joyous. Make the season hopeful. Make the season kind!

Donate to Harvest Manitoba now.

On Friday, Dec.2, CBC Manitoba presents Make the Season Kind, a day of programming in support of Harvest Manitoba. Tune in for live music and inspiring stories to make thisseason, a season of kindness.

Tune in on CBC Listen.

Harvest Manitoba is a charitable organization that ensuresthat no Manitoban goes hungry. In a normal month, the organization feeds 83,000 Manitobansincluding hungry children, hardworking families, adults and seniorsthrough over 350 agencies including food banks, soup kitchens, schools and daycares.

Last year, thanks to thesupport of CBC audiencesacross the province, $306,037was raised in support of Harvest Manitoba.

This year, there are 3 ways to donate:

1. Call 1-204-982-3581(donation lines will be open from 6 a.m. to 7:30p.m. on Dec. 2).

2. Donate online.

3. Drop off food items at Harvest Manitoba, 1085 Winnipeg Avenue.

Make the Season Kind schedule

FRIDAY, Dec. 2

6 -8:30 A.M.: Information Radio with Marcy Markusa

Start the day with host Marcy Markusa for performances from Cassidy Mann and Trio Bembe.

12 NOON-1P.M.: Radio Noon with Marjorie Dowhos

Tune in at noon with host Marjorie Dowhosfor a performance from Jerry Sereda.

3 -6P.M.: Up to Speed with Faith Fundal

Join host Faith Fundalfor performances from The Bros. Landreth, JP Hoe and The Small Glories.

6 -7P.M.: CBC Winnipeg News with Janet Stewart

Wrap up the day with Janet Stewarton CBC Winnipeg News. Donation lines will be openuntil 7:30 p.m.

SATURDAY, Dec. 3

6 to9A.M.: The Weekend Morning Show with Keisha Paul

Join Keisha Paul for a performance from Wanda Wilson and guest Shelly Marshall. Donation phone lines will be open 6 to 9:30 a.m.

Bonus performances

Throughout our Make The Season Kindprogramming, you will hear special performances from The Winnipeg Singers and Musica.

*Artists, personalities and show line-up are subject to change.

Donate in kind

If you are not able to contribute financially to Harvest Manitoba, consider giving a donation in kind.

Here are the top 10 food itemsthat Harvest Manitoba needs the most:

• Canned Fruit
• Canned Soup/Stew
• Canned Tuna
• Canned Vegetables
• Pasta
• Pasta Sauce
• Rice
• Peanut Butter
• Baby Formula/Food
• Instant Oatmeal

It's easy to get caught up in all that we're missing, but giving the gift of your time is an investment that can make adifference to many.

Harvest Manitoba is always inneed of volunteers to keep warehouse operations and food banks running smoothly. If you are able to spare a few hours of your time during the week or weekend, Harvest Manitoba can pair you with an organization in need.