ABOUT US

Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. is a charitable organization that provides food bank services to families in need within the boundaries of the Rural Municipality of Ste-Anne and the Town of Ste-Anne. The food bank is open every second Wednesday distributing up to five meals worth of food per registered client.

VISION

A community that no longer requires the services of a food bank.

 

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MISSION STATEMENT

To address the hunger issue in our community by gathering and distributing food, engaging in partnerships that promote self-sufficiency and providing community leadership on issues related to hunger.

Founding Partners

The Board of Directors of Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. would like to recognize its community founding partners for their support and generosity towards the start-up of the Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. in 2015.

The Town of Ste-Anne
ev The Rural Municipality of Ste-Anne
Knights of Columbus # 4819
The Royal Canadian Legion LaVérendrye Branch # 220
Caisse Groupe Financier
Southern Health – Santé Sud

The Board of Directors would also like to acknowledge "Clear Concepts" for their design, set up and technical support of the Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. website.

Events

Donation bins for non-perishable food are located at: Sainte-Anne Roman Catholic Church, Ste-Anne Grocer, Dayspring Fellowship Church, Pulford Community Living Services Store and Villa Youville.

CHRISTMAS HAMPERS 2024

If you live in the Town of Ste. Anne or the Rural Municipality of Ste. Anne and you wish to register for a Christmas Hamper, please fill out a registration form – print it here. Registered clients of Accueil Kateri food bank do not need to submit this form, they are automatically registered.

Registrations must be submitted in writing by December 5, 2024.

Please place completed forms in dropbox at the front of the food bank (Accueil Kateri Centre) at 132 Centrale or bring to Burnell’s Food Plus in Richer by December 5, 2024.

The Christmas Hampers are to be picked up on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 132 Centrale Avenue in Ste. Anne between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon.

Food bank clients are to pick up their hamper on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 between 2 and 5 p.m.


If you are able to contribute to the Christmas Hampers, donations are always accepted. Because of the food bank’s buying power, monetary donations go a long way. Information on donating can be found on the website. Thank you for your support.

Hamper pick-up dates are every second Wednesday between 2:00 p.m. & 5:00 p.m. Download the 2024 calendar for hamper distribution dates here.

THANK YOU – Accueil Kateri wishes to thank the following agencies for their support of the food bank & its food security initiatives: Harvest Manitoba, Southeast Helping Hands, Farm Credit Canada (FCC), Sainte-Anne-des-Chênes Parish, Community Food Centres Canada, Government of Canada, United Way Winnipeg, Clearview Co-op, Town of Ste-Anne, Rural Municipality of Ste-Anne & Knights of Columbus # 4819. Accueil Kateri also wants to acknowledge the many businesses & individuals for their continued support of families in need.

Frequently asked questions on getting help and ways to help

How do I qualify for help?

Clients must reside within the boundaries of the town or the municipality of Ste-Anne. Clients must register and provide a Manitoba Health Registration Number and information such as the number of adults and children per household and sources of income.

Who do I contact if I need help?

The food bank is open every second Wednesday distributing up to five meals worth of food per registered client. We are located in the town of Ste-Anne at 132 Central Avenue. For more information please call 204-371-4984.

How do I donate food?

Food donations are gratefully accepted. For example, we accept canned goods of fish, poultry, fruit, vegetables, stew, chili, beans and other legumes, spaghetti sauce, tomatoes and soups. We also accept other non-perishable goods such as peanut butter, cereal (high fiber & non-sugar coated), pasta and rice, baby food, baby formula and diapers.

Donation bins are placed at local churches and grocery stores in Ste-Anne and Richer or contact us to make arrangements for drop-offs or pick-ups. If you wish to donate fresh vegetables or fruits please contact us to make the necessary arrangements.

How do I donate money?

Any amount you give will enable us to help alleviate hunger and provide hope.

Meals for 1 year ($ 480), 6 months ($ 240) , 2 months ($ 80) , 1 month ($ 40) , 2 weeks ($ 20).

Donate Online Here
or mail cheque to : Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. 132 Central Avenue Ste-Anne MB R5H 1C3. A receipt for income tax purposes will be issued for all monetary donations of $20 or more. For other ways to donate or for more information please call 204-371-4984 or contact us by email. Please consider making a bequest to Accueil Kateri Centre Inc.

Where to find us

BOARD EXECUTIVE

President Aurèle Boisvert
Vice-president Jean Balcaen
Secretary Suzanne Ritchot
Treasurer Irène Grégoire
Fundraising Committee Chairperson Joanne Vielfaure-Romaniuk
Manager & Volunteer Coordinator Armande Leclair


Phone: 204-371-4984
Mailing Address: Accueil Kateri Centre Inc. 132 Central Avenue Ste-Anne MB R5H 1C3

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