The Knitting Group at Mamas for Mamas

Mamas for Mamas mission is to change the landscape of poverty through innovative approaches to financial barriers faced by struggling families. By embracing their philosophy of “giving a hand up, not a handout,” the Mamas team can address gaps in food security through their sustainable nourishment program, which includes fresh eggs, fruit and vegetables, that they grow themselves on a half-acre farm. Last year, they distributed over 2,000 food hampers through this program with produce and eggs from their volunteer-run farm.

Over 4,000 moms and families took advantage of their at-risk services program, providing 1 to 1 support with a social worker and donation coordinator to help them overcome the impact of poverty on their lives.

With only a small number of paid staff members, it is their vibrant team of 186 volunteers that keep this organization going. These volunteers range in age from tots who help weed their garden plot to a 92-year-old woman who assists with the Karma Market - the free store filled with clothing, toiletries and necessities for those in need. In 2018, they volunteered a total of 14,560 hours.
 

For More Info:

• www.mamasformamas.ca

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