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News
Happy New Year
The Community Kitchen wishes all of its staff, volunteers, donors and guests and happy and healthy 2012. We look forward to working with everyone to make our community a better place for all in the coming year.
Christmas Dinner
The Community Kitchen capped off another great year with its annual 2011 Christmas Dinner. Thanks to everyone who helped to give those in need a welcomed gift at the holidays.
Mayor's Visit
On December 15 the Mayor of Fredericton, Brad Woodside, visited the Community Kitchen to give thanks to the staff and volunteers for the important work they do for the community and he helped lend a hand to serve the guests at the Kitchen. We thank the mayor for his visit and he is welcome back anytime.
Mailout
Another successful mailout in 2011. Thanks to everyone who helped put it together and thanks to the donors. Your contributions are the life blood of the Kitchen.
Marysville Days
The Community Kitchen will be hosting the Turkey Supper at the Marysville Days celebration this weekend from 5 to 7. Tickets are $10 (there will be some available at the door) and the event is being held at the Heritage Center on McGloin Street in Marysville.
For those who agreed to volunteer please show up a few hours earlier.
Annual General Meeting
The Community Kitchen will hold its annual general meeting on April 26, 2011, at 7 pm at the Fredericton Community Kitchen, 65 Brunswick St, Fredericton, NB. Anyone who wishes to participate is welcome to come.
Mailout a Success
Our annual mailout campaign has been a tremendous success. We again managed to raise more money than last year. Thanks so much to all of our donors. They are the reason we are able to continue to offer this important service to the community.
Christmas and New Years Meals and Gifts
The Kitchen would like to thank all of the volunteers and donors who helped make our Christmas and New Years dinners a success. We would also like to thank all of those people who donated to the Kitchen over the holidays. Your generous support is what allows us to provide these great meals to those in need.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
We would like to thank all of our volunteers and supporters and wish everyone a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays. Our mailout campaign is in full swing and we are once again blessed to receive the support of the community to help keep the Kitchen going. If you have some free time over the holidays you may want to call the Kitchen and see if they need help filling in any shifts (457 1788).
Farmers Market Fundraiser
The Kitchen had a booth at the Special Holiday Farmers Market on Sunday from 10 to 3. We were selling raffle tickets on a box of donated items from the crafters at the Market and we had a seperate raffle for a picture of the Fredericton skyline, donated by volunteer and friend of the Kitchen, Donnie Maynard. We will be back next Sunday (the 19th) from 10 to 3 doing it all over again.
Thanks To Our Volunteers and Staff For All The Hard Work
The Kitchen would like to thank all of the volunteers and staff who worked at the Craft Fairs at the Exhibition Centre and the Farmers Market and those who worked at the Puck Drop at the Aitken Centre and those who already spent time signing and stuffing envelopes. As you may be able to tell, the Kitchen relies on the consistently high level of effort from these people and others like them to continue providing the invaluable service we are known and respected for. Good job everyone. Thanks.
More Fundraisers and More Volunteers Needed
November 27 & 28 Envelope Stuffing at the Kitchen
We will be signing and stuffing envelopes at the Kitchen from 1 pm onward on both Saturday November 27 and Sunday November 28, 2010. Anyone able to help is welcome.
December 12 & 19 Fundraiser at Boyce Farmers Market
We will be fundraising at the Farmers Market on Sunday December 12 and 19th, 2010, from 10 am to 3 pm. We will be selling raffle tickets on a lovely piece of art work donated by a Kitchen volunteer and we will be selling aprons and taking donations. Come out and support the Kitchen.
Upcoming Fundraisers, Volunteers Needed:
October 15, 2010, Fundraiser at Empire Theatres
The Kitchen needs a few volunteers to help on the evening of Friday, October 15, 2010, with a fundraiser at Empire Theatres in the Regent Mall. If anyone is interested in helping contact the Kitchen at supper@nb.aibn.com or call 457 1788.
November 5, 6, 7, Craft Fair at the Capitol Exhibit Centre
The Kitchen requires volunteers to help us take donations at the Craft Fair at the Capitol Exhibit Centre on Friday, November 5 from 12 to 9; Saturday, November 6 from 10 to 6 and Sunday, November 7 from 10 to 5. If anyone is interested in helping contact the Kitchen at supper@nb.aibn.com or call 457 1788.
November 18 and 19, Christmas Craft Fair at the Boyce Farmers Market
The Kitchen needs volunteers at the Farmers Market on Thursday the 18th from 10 to 9 and Friday the 19th from 10 to 9 to help take donations. If anyone is interested in helping contact the Kitchen at supper@nb.aibn.com or call 457 1788.
Chamber of Commerce Golf Fundraiser a Success
On Thursday, August 26, 2010, volunteers from the Community Kitchen attended the Fredericton Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament at Kingswood to run the Putting Pandemonium challenge, which teams paid to enter, and to sell tickets to the teams in attendance for Mulligans, Hand Wedges and Gimmie Putts. The event was a great success and it raised lots of money for the Kitchen. Thanks to Julie, Rick, Mac, Bob, Kathy, Frank and Alice for coming out and volunteering for the Kitchen at the event. Thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for allowing us this fundraising opportunity and thanks to the teams who donated money to play the game and buy the tickets. The donations were much appreciated and will be put to good use. Thanks to Leanne Murray at McInnes Cooper, Clarence Benett at Stewart McKelvey and Kathy Heneffer at RBC for donating prizes for the winning team in the putting chanllenge.
Young Volunteer Recognized
On Sunday the Kitchen recognized the special efforts of a special volunteer, Devon, a High School student who has shown special dedication to the Kitchen. Her efforts were recognized as she received a Certificate from James Kerr, President of the Board of the Community Kitchen, a Letter of Reference and a gift card which should prove helpful in helpind Devon when she goes away to attend university next year. The Community Kitchen wishes to thank Devon for all of her hard work.
The Fredericton Community Kitchen has been selected to run the Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament Putting Pandemonium Contest
On August 26 at Kingswood the Community Kitchen will run the putting contest at the Chamber Golf Tournament. 4 volunteers will be required in the morning from 7:30 to 1:30 and 4 in the afternoon from 1:30 to 6. We will be required to submit a prize for the winning team. We will also be selling helpers to the golfers (mulligans etc...). If anyone is interested in helping contact the Kitchen at supper@nb.aibn.com or call 457 1788.
The fundraiser at Frogmore Estates (see below) has been postponed, details to follow.
Fundraising Dinner with Wine Pairings at Frogmore
There will be a fundraising Dinner with Wine Pairings for the Community Kitchen on Tuesday, June 29, 2010, starting at 6:30, at Frogmore Estates, 35 Colter Court, Fredericton, NB. Tickets are $40 each. For more information contact George at the Kitchen at 457 1788 or supper@nb.aibn.com.
National Hunger Awareness Day
A rally will be held in Officers Square in Downtown Fredericton (off Queen Street) from 10 am to 2 pm on June 1 in support of National Hunger Awareness Day, a cause which the Kitchen is deeply connected to. Please stop by and show your support in the ongoing struggle to address this issue.
Marysville Days
The Community Kitchen will be assisting with a dinner at the Marysville Days festivities on Saturday, June 12th, 2010. Our participation in this event is a fundraiser for the Kitchen. Approximately 15 volunteers from the Kitchen will be required to assist with the setup, food preparation, food service and cleanup. If you are interested in participating as a volunteer contact George at the Kitchen at 457 1788
Volunteer Appreciation Night
In November, 2009, the Community Kitchen held its first ever Volunteer Appreciation Night at the Fredericton Legion. Many volunteers, past and present, attended and they were treated to fine snacks and beverages prepared by the Community Kitchen Staff. The evening included a speech by former volunteer and newly appointed Justice of the New Brunswick Court of Appeal Brad Green. A good time was most certainly had by all.
Local Design Company Donates New Logo for Fredericton Community Kitchen
November 3, 2005
Fredericton, NB
– A unique partnership between a new up-and-coming Fredericton design studio, OrangeSprocket Communications, and the Fredericton Community Kitchen has resulted in a new clearer image for the Kitchen.
“We are delighted with the Kitchen’s new logo”, said Marie Starr, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Fredericton Community Kitchen. “ OrangeSprocket has created a visual image for the Kitchen that lets our supporters know the essential work of the kitchen is to provide good, healthy meals for those in need in our community.”
The logo, consisting of a hand holding a bowl of hot food, will appear on this year’s annual fundraising mail-out that takes place during the month of November. Donation request letters will be mailed to individuals and businesses in the Fredericton area.
“We feel very strongly about giving back to our community and saw this logo design as an opportunity to do so.” says Jeff Curry of OrangeSprocket. “Contributing our time, resources and creative energy worked out well for everyone. The Community Kitchen was looking at how they could “update” their image but did not want to take money away from the Kitchen’s activities so this was a good opportunity for both of us. “
OrangeSprocket is a new small flexible and responsive design studio operating in the Fredericton area that delivers fresh and inviting designs for print and the web.
Located at 65 Brunswick Street, the Fredericton Community Kitchen is a non-profit organization that has been operating for over 23 years. Donations to the Fredericton Community Kitchen can be sent to 65 Brunswick Street, Fredericton, NB E3B 1G5.
Media Contacts:
George Piers, Administrator,
Fredericton Community Kitchen,
(506) 457-1788, 65 Brunswick Street,
Fredericton, NB, E3B 1G5,
web site: www.frederictoncommunitykitchen.ca
OrangeSprocket Communications,
Phone (506) 457-2003, Fax (506) 453-4510,
web site: www.orangesprocket.com
