What is Meals2Go?
Harvest’s Meals2Go is a weekend breakfast program that currently serves 7,000 students every week across 18 schools in Winnipeg, northern Manitoba, and Brandon.
Many students rely on school meal programs throughout the week. Meals2Go fills the weekend gap by providing a nutritious take-home food kit for Saturday and Sunday – the two days students don’t have access to school meals. The result is that students are then more likely to attend classes, and feel better mentally, emotionally, and physically.
What’s in a Meals2Go kit?
We work in collaboration with a committee of registered dieticians to ensure that students receive food that is nutritious and balanced, including items like cereal, milk, yogurt, fresh fruit, cheese, and granola bars. A handmade note of affirmation is also included to ensure they know how special they are!
For more information on becoming a corporate sponsor or food partner please contact Mika Peterson at 204-982-3670 or mpeterson@harvestmanitoba.ca.
How do I get involved?
Volunteer as a Group
We welcome groups of up to 20 people to help pack Meals2Go kits each week. To book a shift, contact Grace at ghodge@harvestmanitoba.ca.
Volunteer as a an Individual
Meals2Go Delivery Team – Every Friday, three delivery trucks bring kits to our Meals2Go schools in Winnipeg. Drivers and Driver Helpers work together to deliver the packed kits to each school. To volunteer, contact Grace at ghodge@harvestmanitoba.ca.
Curious what driving with us is all about?
Watch this short video to learn more.
Volunteer from Home – Affirmation Cards
Each Meals2Go kit includes a handmade affirmation card to brighten a student’s day. Cards can include positive messages, drawings, or jokes.
Affirmation cards can be dropped off from 8:30am – 4:30pm at 1085 Winnipeg Avenue at any time of year!
For more information, contact Grace at: ghodge@harvestmanitoba.ca.
Meals2Go Summer
In the summer months, we shift to Meals2Go Pop-Ups – walk-up sites where families can pick up a weekly kit, similar to the kits received during the school year.
Coming Soon – more Meals2Go Summer 2026 sites!
Student Quotes & Testimonials
Q: What is Meals2Go to you?
“Meals2Go means caring, kindness, and making sure everyone has something to eat even after school is over”
“Meals2Go fills our tummy with breakfast!”
“M2Go is when you eat and take it home. I love it so much, it’s good because you can be hungry when you’re going home and that’s why I need it.”
Q: What does it feel like when you don’t have food in your tummy?
“I feel mad and dizzy.”
“Sometimes I get cranky and it’s hard to sit still and it’s hard to focus on my work.”
“I feel sick and weak, I can’t talk or walk I just cry all the time.”
