News and Events Archives - Pelham Cares https://pelhamcares.org/category/news_events/ Food Bank & Community Support Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:55:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://pelhamcares.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.jpg News and Events Archives - Pelham Cares https://pelhamcares.org/category/news_events/ 32 32 Christmas Most Needed Items https://pelhamcares.org/christmas-most-needed-items/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:55:22 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5334 The post Christmas Most Needed Items appeared first on Pelham Cares.

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]]> $25,000 grant through the AgriSpirit Fund https://pelhamcares.org/25000-grant-through-the-agrispirit-fund/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:30:54 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5329 A HUGE thank you to Farm Credit Canada for their generous $25,000 grant through the AgriSpirit Fund, which made our new walk-in freezer possible! This investment will help Pelham Cares safely store and manage perishable food donations, particularly donations of fresh produce from our local farmers and gardeners, providing better nutrition to Food Bank clients. […]

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]]> A HUGE thank you to Farm Credit Canada for their generous $25,000 grant through the AgriSpirit Fund, which made our new walk-in freezer possible!

This investment will help Pelham Cares safely store and manage perishable food donations, particularly donations of fresh produce from our local farmers and gardeners, providing better nutrition to Food Bank clients.

We are incredibly grateful for Farm Credit Canada’s commitment to strengthening our community. Your generosity makes a lasting difference!

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]]> Feed Ontario $5,000 “Feeding Possibility!” Grant https://pelhamcares.org/feed-ontario-5000-feeding-possibility-grant/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:27:02 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5326 A big THANK YOU to Feed Ontario for their generous $5,000 “Feeding Possibility!” grant, which helped make the new Teaching Kitchen at Pelham Cares a reality!  These funds helped us purchase appliances for this exciting new space, where we look forward to offering food skills education, sharing recipes and helping clients make the most of […]

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]]> A big THANK YOU to Feed Ontario for their generous $5,000 “Feeding Possibility!” grant, which helped make the new Teaching Kitchen at Pelham Cares a reality!  These funds helped us purchase appliances for this exciting new space, where we look forward to offering food skills education, sharing recipes and helping clients make the most of the food they receive.

We are grateful to Feed Ontario for supporting our work and helping us create new opportunities to nourish and empower our community!

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]]> Open House Thank You https://pelhamcares.org/open-house-thank-you/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 20:23:12 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5322 A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Open House! It was wonderful to welcome our community, show off our newly renovated space and celebrate all that we can accomplish together. A special thank you to Farm Credit Canada for their generous $25,000 grant and Feed Ontario for their $5,000 Feeding Possibility! […]

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]]> A heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Open House! It was wonderful to welcome our community, show off our newly renovated space and celebrate all that we can accomplish together.

A special thank you to Farm Credit Canada for their generous $25,000 grant and Feed Ontario for their $5,000 Feeding Possibility! grant. Your support helped make these renovations possible and will make a lasting difference in how we serve our community.

We are so grateful to our donors, supporters, volunteers and community partners. Our new space is a reflection of what happens when a community comes together!

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]]> Fall Open House https://pelhamcares.org/fall-open-house/ Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:56:23 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5308 Pelham Cares invites the community to an Open House on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9–11 a.m., with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m., at 191 Highway 20 E in Fonthill. Tour the newly renovated facility, meet staff and volunteers, learn about community programs, and explore new features, including the Receiving Bay and walk-in cooler, […]

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]]> Pelham Cares invites the community to an Open House on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 9–11 a.m., with a ribbon cutting at 9:30 a.m., at 191 Highway 20 E in Fonthill.

Tour the newly renovated facility, meet staff and volunteers, learn about community programs, and explore new features, including the Receiving Bay and walk-in cooler, remodeled food bank, commercial kitchen, and expanded client spaces.

Special thanks to Farm Credit Canada for its $25,000 walk-in cooler grant and Feed Ontario for its $5,000 contribution toward equipping the commercial kitchen.

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]]> Most Needed Items https://pelhamcares.org/most-needed-items/ Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:55:39 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5212 We know—it’s still August! But here at Pelham Cares, we’re already looking ahead to the fall, when food drives at schools, churches, businesses and community groups really get rolling.If you’re planning a fall food drive, here’s a peek at what’s Most Needed at the Food Bank right now: Canned corn and canned tomatoes Coffee 100% […]

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]]> We know—it’s still August! ☀️ But here at Pelham Cares, we’re already looking ahead to the fall, when food drives at schools, churches, businesses and community groups really get rolling.

If you’re planning a fall food drive, here’s a peek at what’s Most Needed at the Food Bank right now:

🥫 Canned corn and canned tomatoes
☕ Coffee
🧃 100% juice & juice boxes
🥣 Oatmeal
👶 Diapers – size 5T/6T

And, of course, every donation makes a difference! ❤️

Planning a fall food drive? We’d love to help you make it a success. Thank you, Pelham, for always thinking of your neighbours and helping us keep our shelves stocked!

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]]> An Evening on the Green is just around the corner! https://pelhamcares.org/an-evening-on-the-green-is-just-around-the-corner/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:47:30 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5290 Join us on July 10 for a memorable summer evening at The Hawk Golf Club in support of Pelham Cares. Enjoy a round of golf, live entertainment, a delicious four-course dinner, and the chance to make a real difference for local families in need. 🏌️ Dinner & 18-Hole Golf — $300/person 🏌️ Dinner & 9-Hole […]

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]]> Join us on July 10 for a memorable summer evening at The Hawk Golf Club in support of Pelham Cares. Enjoy a round of golf, live entertainment, a delicious four-course dinner, and the chance to make a real difference for local families in need.

🏌️ Dinner & 18-Hole Golf — $300/person
🏌️ Dinner & 9-Hole Golf — $225/person
🍽️ Dinner Only — $150/person

All packages include tax and gratuities.

Every ticket helps Pelham Cares continue providing Food. Support. Hope. to members of our community facing food insecurity. ❤️

📅 July 10
🕠 Dinner at 5:30 PM
📍 The Hawk Golf Club, 569 Highway 20 West, Fenwick, ON

Reserve your spot today:
🌐 hawkgolfclub.com
📞 905-892-8844

Bring your friends, family, coworkers, or clients and enjoy an unforgettable evening while supporting a great cause

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]]> Celebrating Our Amazing Volunteers https://pelhamcares.org/celebrating-our-amazing-volunteers/ Thu, 14 May 2026 15:34:48 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5255 During National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), we celebrated the heart of Pelham Cares — our incredible volunteers. Everything Pelham Cares accomplishes is made possible by more than 60 dedicated volunteers, along with the many individuals, organizations, and businesses who support our work. Week after week, our volunteers show up with compassion and commitment. Whether they […]

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]]> During National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), we celebrated the heart of Pelham Cares — our incredible volunteers.

Everything Pelham Cares accomplishes is made possible by more than 60 dedicated volunteers, along with the many individuals, organizations, and businesses who support our work.

Week after week, our volunteers show up with compassion and commitment. Whether they are sorting donations, stocking shelves, driving clients to medical appointments, serving on our Board of Directors, or helping behind the scenes, their contributions touch every part of our organization and have a meaningful impact throughout the community.

On April 24, we gathered for a Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to recognize all of our volunteers and to honour those celebrating 5, 10, and 15 years of service.

Volunteers help make Pelham a stronger, more caring community. They ensure that our neighbours feel supported, connected, and valued. Thank you to each and every volunteer for the time, energy, and kindness you share.

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]]> Years of Service Recognized https://pelhamcares.org/years-of-service-recognized/ Sun, 10 May 2026 15:35:15 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5260 We are proud to celebrate several outstanding Pelham Cares volunteers who were recently recognized for their years of dedicated service. Honoured for an incredible 15 years of volunteer service were Margaret and Michael Rice, as well as Sue Kicul. Margaret and Michael have generously served as volunteer drivers for our Medical Transportation Program for many […]

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]]> We are proud to celebrate several outstanding Pelham Cares volunteers who were recently recognized for their years of dedicated service.

Honoured for an incredible 15 years of volunteer service were Margaret and Michael Rice, as well as Sue Kicul.

Margaret and Michael have generously served as volunteer drivers for our Medical Transportation Program for many years, helping local residents get to important medical appointments with care and compassion.

Sue Kicul has worn many hats at Pelham Cares over the years. She has been a valued member of our Board of Directors, served as our Youth Services representative, and more recently has been our tireless Corresponding Secretary, writing hundreds of heartfelt thank-you notes to donors each year.

Also recognized for 10 years of service were Brenda Wild, Mary Ann Hicks, and Graham Jackson.

Lori Szwarz was honoured for 5 years of dedicated volunteer service.

Thank you to all of these remarkable volunteers for your commitment, generosity, and the heart you bring to our community. Your contributions make a meaningful difference every day.

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]]> A Successful Spring Cleaning Drive this April! https://pelhamcares.org/a-successful-spring-cleaning-drive-this-april/ Sat, 02 May 2026 15:36:08 +0000 https://pelhamcares.org/?p=5262 THANK YOU to everyone who donated — your generosity made this initiative a huge success and will go a long way in supporting our community. 💛 We’d like to give special recognition to the amazing congregations at Kirk-On-The-Hill Church and Glad Tidings Church of God in Fonthill for organizing Spring Cleaning Drives on our behalf. […]

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]]> THANK YOU to everyone who donated — your generosity made this initiative a huge success and will go a long way in supporting our community. 💛

We’d like to give special recognition to the amazing congregations at Kirk-On-The-Hill Church and Glad Tidings Church of God in Fonthill for organizing Spring Cleaning Drives on our behalf. Your kindness and community spirit truly made a difference!  We’re also so grateful to the Niagara Business Syndicate for their generous donation and continued support.

Together, we are making a meaningful impact — thank you for being part of it! Let the cleaning frenzy begin!

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