Donate to CBC Manitoba's Harvesting Hope

CBC Manitoba celebrates its annual charity drive in support of local food banks on Friday with a day full of live performances.

Harvesting Hope spreads stories of cheer for all to hear onCBC Radio One 89.3 FM, CBC Winnipeg News at 6 p.m.and CBC.ca/Manitoba on Friday, Dec. 2.

Hear live performances by local musicians and heart-warming stories of those in need. Follow along on social media using the hashtag#CBCHarvestHope.

Monetary donations will be accepted via the toll-free phone line until 8 p.m. CT on Friday. Online donations can continue through the weekend until Sunday night.

DID YOU KNOW?FEEDING MANITOBA FAMILIES FACTS

1. Feed a family of four for a day when you donate $12 to Winnipeg Harvest.
2. A donation of $20 buys 80 jars of peanut butter.
3. About $50 buys enough food for Winnipeg Harvest to feed a senior for three months.
4. One hundred dollars buys enough foodto feed a family of four for two months.
5. Donating $150 let's Winnipeg Harvest make 3,000 bowls of hot soup.

CBC ORNAMENT GIFT

When you donate $100 or more to CBC Manitoba's Harvesting Hope,you will receive a "Love CBC Manitoba" Christmas ornament to hang on your tree.

Ornaments can be picked up after Dec. 12at CBC Manitoba, which is located at541 Portage Ave.