At St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish in Whyte Ridge, they don’t only want to meet the spiritual hunger of people in Winnipeg — they want to provide food for their physical hunger, too. Read this article for free: Already have an account? To continue reading, please subscribe: * At St.
Gianna Beretta Molla Parish in Whyte Ridge, they don’t only want to meet the spiritual hunger of people in Winnipeg — they want to provide food for their physical hunger, too. Read unlimited articles for free today: Already have an account? At St. Gianna Beretta Molla Parish in Whyte Ridge, they don’t only want to meet the spiritual hunger of people in Winnipeg — they want to provide food for their physical hunger, too.
That’s the thinking behind the parish’s garden, which is in its first year of providing fresh produce for five local charities in the city. “It’s a way to share our blessings with those in need,” said Rod Cantiveros, one of about 30 members of the parish looking after the garden. “Inside the church, we can address spiritual needs.
Through the garden, we can help feed those who are hungry,” he said. Called the St. Gianna Harvest Ministry, the garden is located on the grounds of the church, where members planted, weeded and watered the plants.
Now they are harvesting and distributing fresh vegetables to Missionaries of Charity, Bear Clan, Willow Place, House of Hesed and Bruce Oake Recovery Centre. As well, other members of the congregation are taking produc.