Winnipeg Shelters Host Holiday Meals and Drives to Support Vulnerable Communities

Local organizations serve festive meals and collect essential donations as homelessness among seniors rises in the city.

Siloam Mission provided a Christmas turkey dinner for 700 people experiencing homelessness and poverty in Winnipeg on Friday.
The event highlighted a growing number of seniors facing homelessness due to high rents, inflation, evictions, and fraud targeting older adults.
N'Dinawemak, an Indigenous-led shelter, organized a donation drive to collect warm clothing and other necessities for the winter season.
Both organizations emphasized the importance of fostering community connections and raising awareness about homelessness during the holidays and beyond.
Leaders from both shelters called for continued support throughout the year to address the ongoing challenges faced by vulnerable populations.