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BACK TO SCHOOL STOCK UP CAMPAIGN (Aug 26-Sept 7)

🎒 Support Local Kids with the Shelbourne Community Kitchen’s Back to School Fundraiser! 🎒

As the new school year approaches, we’re launching our Back to School Stock Up campaign with a goal to raise $12K for kids in K-12. We’re asking for your help to ensure over 500+ children we serve start the school year with nutritious meals and snacks.

“At this point, we are asking for cash donations, which allow us to purchase fresh produce, dairy, healthy proteins, and other perishable items that are essential for a balanced diet. Your dollar will stretch further as we work with local suppliers to get the best deals,” explains Kim Cummins, Shelbourne Community Kitchen Director of Operations.

🌟 Every donation makes a difference:
💚 $25 – Nourishing Snacks for a Student
🍎 $50 – Wholesome Lunches for a Little Learner
🎒 $100 – Setting Up for Success

With rising costs, many families struggle to provide nutritious meals, putting kids at risk of going to school hungry. Even the smallest contribution can help set a child up for success this school year!

🗓️ Campaign Dates: August 26th – September 7th
💻 Donate at: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/shelbourne_community_kitchen/campaign/back-to-school-stock-up
🎁 All donations $20 of more are eligible for a tax receipt.

2024 AGM

Our heartfelt thanks to all who joined The Kitchen Board and staff at our 2024 AGM and member dinner. It meant so much to us all to be together in person, and to have had such a good turn out of volunteers, supporters, and participants. The member’s dinner was made with care by volunteer, Chef Mark Davie, and our summer staff team, Keegan, Claire, Jack, and Lucy, with generous sponsorship from our partners, Sysco Foods and Gordon Food Services. We are so thankful for our incredible sponsors and our hard-working team who made our delicious meal possible. Each component of the dinner showcased a recipe that was part of our 2023 Food Skills Programs or Pantry to Plate Features.

The Annual General Meeting highlighted the Shelbourne Community Kitchen’s many achievements, challenges, and innovations from 2023, and celebrated the tremendous contributions of our many dedicated volunteers. Clarice Dillman (Board Chair), led the proceedings with ease and humour, Cathy Flikweert (Treasurer) reported on the financials, and Kim Cummins (Director of Operations) reviewed the organization’s programs and impact from the year. Together, Clarice and Kim shared Phase 2 construction updates of the much anticipated commercial kitchen and exciting details of the organization’s plans for the remainder of 2024.

We want to thank the many volunteers who helped with preparations for the event, our Board of Directors, our staff team, Chef Scott Doust from Sysco Foods, and Lutheran Church of the Cross for donating their space for the AGM.

Please join us in sharing our deep gratitude and a heart-felt goodbye to retiring Board Members, Lisa Richardon, Jason McMillan, and Board Chair, Clarice Dillman. Lisa will remain as Chair of the Grant Writing team. Clarice will remain as Past-Chair, supporting the transition for our new board members and board chair.

Please join us in welcoming Jennefer Byrne, Rae Franklin, and Bruce Winter to the Board of Directors.

View our 2023 Annual Report and Taking Stock to learn more about impact in 2023.

Our AGM Member Dinner Menu! Chicken Adobo, Sopa Aztece, Maryana’s Falafel and Tahini Sauce, served with salad and rice pilaf.

The connection between the members and supporters of the Shelbourne Community Kitchen goes back to the beginning and continues to inspire and guide our work.

In community spirit,

-Clarice Dillman, Past-Chair

-Kim Cummins, Director of Operations