Our Mission: South East Helping Hands is a non-profit organization that relies solely on the generosity of our community. While we are not able to completely replace grocery shopping needs, we are here to give you a helping hand.
Our History
The Food Bank began in 1980. Originally operated out of the Steinbach Lions Club, the Food Bank was born due to community need- a young mother had approached the Club asking for help. The Lions Club formed a committee to address the need, and that mother received the first ever food hamper.
The committee officially became South East Helping Hands in 1986. Back then, we were helping 10 to 15 families biweekly. Today, we help up to 400 bi-weekly, and have since received the Governor General’s Award in 2010. Hank received the award on behalf of the food bank.
South East Helping Hands is completely independently run, relying 100% on donations, with no government funding or interference.
The South East Helping Hands Team
Hank Klassen
Board Chairman
Prior to South East Helping Hands, Hank worked in automotive mechanics and furniture upholstery.
Ken Dyck
Operations Manager
Kali Loeppky
I work in the office dealing with the paperwork as the office manager. I’ve also got a diploma in hospitality business management. I have been volunteering in my hometown area since I was young.
