FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Northumberland County, ON – April 22, 2024 – Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is thrilled to announce the success of its Easter Cookies fundraiser, breaking records and making a significant impact on the community. Through the collaborative efforts of CCN, Roda’s Kitchen, and the generous contributions of our community, $16,000 was raised, setting a new benchmark for support.
The Easter Cookies fundraiser saw an overwhelming response, with an astounding 800 boxes sold, equating to a remarkable 800 meals on wheels supplied to the county of Northumberland. This achievement marks a significant milestone, demonstrating the power of collective action in addressing the needs of our community’s most vulnerable members.
“We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from our community, donors, volunteers, and the incredible team at Roda’s Kitchen,” expressed Trish Baird, CEO of CCN. “Together, we have ensured that 800 individual meals will reach residents in our community who have access to nutritious meals through Meals on Wheels.”
Meals on Wheels remains a cornerstone program offered by CCN, providing vital sustenance to seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to prepare meals for themselves. The funds raised through the Easter Cookies fundraiser will directly contribute to the continuity and expansion of this critical service, ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the entire Northumberland community for their unwavering support, and to Lucy at Roda’s Kitchen for her exceptional dedication to this cause,” remarked Sheri Birney, CCN Manager of Nutrition Services. “We also express our deepest appreciation to our dedicated staff and volunteers whose tireless efforts have made this amazing achievement possible. Together, we have made a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.”
As CCN reflects on the incredible success of this year’s Easter Cookies fundraiser, plans are already underway for next year’s event, with eager anticipation for continued community support and collective impact.
About CCN’s Meals on Wheels Program
Community Care Northumberland’s Meals on Wheels program delivers healthy and affordable meal options to clients throughout Northumberland County. People can choose to receive hot meals, which are prepared locally and delivered several times per week at the noon hour, and/or frozen meals, which are easy to prepare and cater to several diet types. All meals are delivered by CCN volunteers or staff members right to the client’s door. In 2022-2023, our Meals on Wheels program delivered 40,421 meals to 636 clients in the county.
Program Information
Sheri Birney, Manager of Nutrition
Community Care Northumberland
1-866-514-5774/905-372-7356 ext. 134
Media Information
Trish Baird Joel Scott
Chief Executive Officer Director, Donor Relations/Communications
Community Care Northumberland Community Care Northumberland
1-866-514-5774 905-376-1625/905-885-0466
t.baird@commcare.ca j.scott@commcare.ca
Community Care Northumberland (CCN) is a multi-service community support organization in Northumberland County. Through the creation, coordination and delivery of nutrition, transportation, wellness, in-home and hospice services, CCN improves the health and wellbeing of our clients. Our programs and services improve the quality of life of seniors, adults with disabilities, those recovering from illness or injury, and hospice clients and their loved ones and caregivers, allowing them to remain in their own homes and communities. www.commcare.ca
