The Manitoba government is investing $300,000 to support infant nutrition and care across the province.

 

The funding will go toward Harvest Manitoba’s First Steps Infant Care Program, helping provide essential items like diapers, baby food, cereal and formula to families at no cost.

 

Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine says ensuring children have access to healthy food early in life is critical to long-term development, adding the investment will especially support Indigenous families during those key early years.

 

The program currently reaches up to 2,000 babies each month and works with 130 community agencies across Manitoba, including northern and remote communities.

 

Officials say the funding will help keep the program running for families facing food insecurity, while also reducing financial stress tied to the high cost of basic baby items.