Special Events
July 2021
Fill 'Em Up Donation Drive
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This summer we are hosting one of our largest donation events (by geographic reach)! On Saturday, July 3, 2021 from 11am to 1pm, we invite you to participate in our outdoor Fill 'Em Up Donation Drive.
We will have outdoor drop off locations in Cardiff, Gooderham, Harcourt, Highland Grove, Tory Hill and Wilberforce. The exact locations are still being determined and will be released shortly. Currently, we are asking that you donate items like: shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, hand soap, bar soap, wet wipes, baby powder, lip balm, tooth brushes, hand sanitizer, hairbrushes and combs, toothpaste, lotion, shaving products, sunscreen, tampons, pads, dry and canned dog/cat food, detergent, etc. As always monetary donations are gladly accepted and can be done through our website, by e-transfer, cash, or cheque. Cash donations of $20 or more are eligible for a tax receipt. |
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our covid-19 Protocol for this event:
In keeping with typical Covid-19 protocols, we ask that you maintain 6ft distance between you and fellow donators and staff/volunteers when possible. We also strongly encourage you to wear a mask as sometimes social distancing is not possible.
As well, please monitor your own health leading up to the event and the day of. If you are feeling unwell with one or more of the Covid-19 symptoms; have been in close contact with someone who has had Covid-19 in the last 14 days; are awaiting results from a Covid-19 test; have been or live with someone who has been out of the country in the last 14 days; or are supposed to be in isolation (at home); please do not join us in this event. Contact your healthcare provider or reach out to Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) if you answer YES to any of those screening questions or if you are unsure about anything Covid-19 related.
If you would like to participate in the event, but do not feel comfortable being around other people at all, please reach out to us at info@centralfoodnetwork.org and we'll work something out. Thank you for your cooperation!
As well, please monitor your own health leading up to the event and the day of. If you are feeling unwell with one or more of the Covid-19 symptoms; have been in close contact with someone who has had Covid-19 in the last 14 days; are awaiting results from a Covid-19 test; have been or live with someone who has been out of the country in the last 14 days; or are supposed to be in isolation (at home); please do not join us in this event. Contact your healthcare provider or reach out to Telehealth Ontario (1-866-797-0000) if you answer YES to any of those screening questions or if you are unsure about anything Covid-19 related.
If you would like to participate in the event, but do not feel comfortable being around other people at all, please reach out to us at info@centralfoodnetwork.org and we'll work something out. Thank you for your cooperation!
April 2021
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Grow a Row!
Grow a row is back this year! Gardening is a great way to get outside and appreciate the process of growing food. We encourage you to make your harvest even more meaningful by donating any extra crop rows to our Food Banks. If you have any questions about the program please feel free to email us at: info@centralfoodnetwork.org or call us at: 705-448-9711 during our operating hours.
Now, get out there, get those hands dirty and have some fun! Happy gardening!! |
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February 2021:
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Cookbook Campaign: RECIPE SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. - Thank you to everyone who contributed We are so thrilled to announce that we are working towards putting together a paper cookbook that will eventually be used as a fundraiser and a celebration of our extraordinary community. We want your contributions! Please send your recipes to: recipes@centralfoodnetwork.org or submit to: https://forms.gle/CouhE2i8XdGNes5q8. We encourage you to contribute as many as 5 recipes! If you have any question please feel free to reach out to recipes@centralfoodnetwork.org or call (705) 448-2285. We are looking for any kind of recipe so let those creative juices flow and find those old family favourites! Can't wait to hear from you! Let's share what makes Highlands East so special! |
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Past Fundraisers:
December 2020:
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Christmas Hope Campaign: Last year, we were able to give out 115 Christmas Hampers to local families in need and help 120 households with heat and hydro. This year, we gave out 125 Christmas Hampers thanks to all the generous donations! Many thanks to everyone's support! |
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December 2020
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Fill the Cruiser: With the ongoing support of the Haliburton Highlands OPP and Foodland we were able to host our Fill the Cruiser food drive again! We were so grateful and amazed by how enthusiastic people were to donate. We definitely filled that cruiser and could not have done it with you! Thank you for your generosity this year! Stay tuned for our next official food drive. |
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November 2020:
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Silent Auction with Rhubarb Restaurant and Boshkung Brewing Co: Normally Heat Bank hosts a silent auction at Haliburton's Rhubarb Restaurant. However, due to Covid-19, we were unable to host the event in person. Nonetheless, we found a way to host this hit event. This year, we held the even online through Facebook Live. People were encouraged to dress up, dress down or in any way that they felt comfortable. On November 17th, participants jammed out to Nick and Benton's live entertainment while the live auction unfolded. Our auction items this year included roundtrip Flair Airline tickets, a new release by Colin and Justin, Escapology, a two night stay at Fort Treehouse Company, a wine package from Fielding Estate Winery and so much more. The event raised over $13,000 which will go towards keeping our Heat Bank services running. These funds will assist us in helping households that cannot afford proper hydro and heat. Thank you to the Rhubarb Restaurant and Boshkung Brewing Co. as well as all our dedicated volunteers and generous donors. |
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August 2020:
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Yoga Palooza on Paudash Lake: Yoga Palooza on Paudash Lake was a beautiful success! Over $1,000 raised for our Cardiff Food Bank! What a great day! A few days later, we were notified that Paudash Lake Marina matched the donations from Yoga Palooza! This brough us to a grand $2,300 raised in total. We'd like to thank the organizers Melissa Gayowsky Hyde & Lesley Ferrier!! We'd also like to thank the incredible Paudash Lake community and Paudash Lake Marina! |
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June 2020:
A Night Out, Night In: Haliburton Folk Online: A huge thank you goes out to Haliburton County Folk Society who organized this fundraiser for the 3 local food banks (Minden Community Food Centre, Haliburton's 4C's, and Central Food Network) in the area. We were beyond thrilled to have the local talents of Gord Kidd, Shawn Chamberlin and Thom Lambert showcased in this online concert. The generosity of people within our wonderful community was evident by the impressive $2320 that was raised. In addition to community's donations, all artists' fees went directly to the local food banks. This concert reminded us of the many kind hearts and resiliency we have in our community, despite all the difficulties that this pandemic may present. So thank you to our performers, supporters and CANOE FM, the Dominion Hotel and of course Haliburton County Folk Society for making this fundraiser a reality. This write-up was inspired by Joseph Quigley's article in 'The Highlander'. |
[above image is courtesy of:] Quigley, Joseph. "Folk Society Concert Music to Ears of Food Bank. " June 2020. The Highlander. |