A Winnipeg family is adjusting its holiday menu this year due to the cost of food. Inflation is also impacting what the Christmas Cheer Board can offer in its hampers. One Dalhousie University professor expects many Canadians to choose cheaper options this season, but he says food inflation will slow down in 2024.
Winnipeg organizations say they are in desperate need of more volunteers to help distribute Christmas food hampers and fundraise for year-round programming.
People aren't quite back into the run of things," said captain Ian Scott with the Salvation Army, adding many of the Sally Ann's volunteers just aren't available anymore.