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December 11, 2025
A Successful 2025 Lakeside A La Carte Event Drives Support for Local Hunger Relief
Food for Life Gets $20,000 from Rotary Club of Burlington Central’s Lakeside A La Carte to Help Fight Food Insecurity Burlington, Ontario — 2025
The Rotary Club of Burlington Central (RCBC) is proud to announce a generous donation of $20,000 to local food charity Food for Life, raised through the 26th annual Lakeside A La Carte event. This marks the second year that Food for Life has been the lead charity for their signature event. This donation will provide vital support to allow FFL to rescue over $140,000 dollars worth of fresh, healthy food to individuals and families across the community.
This year’s impact was further strengthened by the contribution of rescued food from several event vendors, reinforcing a shared commitment to reducing food waste and supporting neighbours in need.
“We are so grateful to the Rotary Club of Burlington Central for selecting Food for Life as the lead beneficiary for the past two years,” said Meaghan Richardson, Director of Development at Food for Life. “The need for food support remains high, and this donation ensures we can continue to provide access to fresh, nourishing food to neighbours who rely on us each week.”
Lakeside A La Carte, presented annually by RCBC, brings together local restaurants, beverage partners, businesses, volunteers, and community members to raise funds and awareness for local causes. This year’s event, held on August 10th at Spencer Smith Park, was once again a deliciously spectacular success.
“Everyone connected to our event is proud to support Food for Life’s essential services,” said Susan Jasper, President of RCBC. Their dedication to fostering a volunteer community that feeds people and promotes food rescue speaks directly to Rotary International’s mission of “Service Above Self”.”
Thanks to this support, Food for Life is able to keep pace with the rising need for food in our community, rescuing and distributing fresh, healthy food through over 90 locations and reaching more than 4,500 households each week across Halton and Hamilton.
For more information about Food for Life or to learn how you can get involved, please visit FoodForLife.ca or contact meaghan@foodforlife.ca.
About Food for Life About Food for Life Operating the region's largest food rescue hub, Food for Life rescues and redistributes over 4.6 million lbs of nutritious food each year, bridging the gap between food excess and hunger for 30 years. Serving Halton and Hamilton regions, the organization partners with local farms, grocery stores, and businesses to provide fresh, nutritious food to those in need. Their mission: Rescuing Food, Impacting Lives.
About the Rotary Club of Burlington Central & Lakeside A La Carte
The Rotary Club of Burlington Central is a volunteer-driven service organization committed to improving lives locally and globally. Since 1999, its signature summer event, Lakeside A La Carte, has brought together local businesses, organizations, and community members to raise funds for important community causes. For more information, visit rotarycbc.com and lakesidealacarte.com.
Media Contact: Meaghan Richardson Director of Development, Food for Life meaghan@foodforlife.ca (905) 635-1106 ext. 230
Mae Radford, Director, Rotary Club of Burlington (right) shares Easter chocolate flowers with Nancy Sumaruk. President , Rotary club of Burlington. Dave Loveland, President Rotary Club of Lakeshore with a volunteer from Wellington Square United Church, who is accepting about 300 chocolate from 3 Burlington Rotary clubs to add to the Easter dinner for those of our community who have few resources.
Our club raised over $6000 participating in the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of Open Doors outreach in Burlington!
That's a wrap! Another great Rotary Youth Exchange Student 4 day trip to Camp Wanakita. Our 8 Canadian outbounds are now close friends with our inbounds from Japan, Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, and France and have learned alot about what to expect and how to prepare for their upcoming year abroad.
Alex Gross, treasurer, RCBC, staffs a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle at a grocery store.
Thanks Alex for helping out community.
Rotarians from Burlington Central support Telling Tales the brainchild of our Rotarian Susan Jasper who has been with Telling Tales for 15 years.This picture shows Susan with a certificate denoting the naming of the Susan Jasper Endowment Fund.
Three Rotary Clubs of Burlington (Central - Burlington - Lakeshore) made Thanksgiving a little nicer.
Four Clubs of Burlington together delivered 300 bags of candy to Wellington Square Church for Christmas dinners.
THANK YOU!
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Thanks to Mae Radford and Burlington Central - the Food Bank receives 312lb of donated food.
The 4 Rotary Clubs of Burlington are once again supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Dinner Drive helping over 500 families AND the Kettle Campaign.
There is still time to help; cash or tap when you see a kettle, volunteers will be out until December 24th.
Thanks to all the volunteers including Bern, Elaine and Gerry from the Rotary Club Burlington Central who were out on Saturday
#rcbc7080 #community #serviceaboveself #Burlington #rotary The Salvation Army Burlington Community & Family Services
"Mae Radford finishes the Hike for Hospice and places the name of her friend, who passed away at the Carpenter Hospice, on the Memorial Board.
Mae is grateful to the many Rotarians who sponsored her in The Hike.”
The Rotary Club of Burlington Central @rcbc7080 weekly meeting starts with our President Rene Papin reading out Truth and Reconciliation statement.
Our club has a newly formed Research and Reconciliation committee. In observation of Orange Shirt, the committee invited Jim Daschuk, professor at University of Regina.
Jim gave our club an excellent presentation and described what this Orange Shirt Day truly means. The past, the present and future for Indigenous community.
This level of research is continuous in our club and we are looking forward to finding ways to help and contribute to Indigenous culture, people and learn more.
The 4 Rotary Clubs of Burlington joined together to sponsor the Stock the Box Challenge for ShelterBox Canada in the amount of $2500!
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Feed the Need RCBC GoFundMe campaign
For RCBC it's time to pivot, without our traditional fundraising we need your help. Covid 19 has impacted more people than ever from all socio economic groups.
Help us feed the needs in the community donate now.
Since 1986 the Rotary Club of Burlington Central has given 2,640,000 to charity.
This past year food security is one of the programs that we have focused on.
We are community builders who collaborate with community leaders on projects, we are people of action who connect passionate people with diverse perspectives, we are problem solvers AND we need your help in a new way of fundraising!
Our goal is to raise $30,000 in 30 days! Funds will be directed to RCBC supporting Rotary’s 7 areas of focus including food security.
Click here to donate:➡ https://gofund.me/21b74c39
Thank you
RCBC
"Rotarians Eric Anderson, Wayne Gowan and Mae Radford (and spouse Bert) deliver supplies for the Meal Bag Program. Thank you to all Rotarians for your generous giving of supplies. We are always grateful for the service provided by Rotarians"
Spring Training 2021
Virtual Beer Tasting Event
Rotary Club of Burlington Central with the support of Wellington Brewery is hosting an entertaining evening of Beer Tasting on Zoom as a fundraiser in support of the Rotary Club of Burlington Central’s many community charities.
Where: On Zoom In the comfort of your own home.
When: Friday, April 16, 2021
What Time: 7:00 to 8:30 PM
What does it Cost: $119.00 per couple.
How do I send the money: Just e-transfer payment to rotarycbc@gmail.com and mark in the comments box Virtual Beer Tasting
Is there a tax receipt: Yes, (1) tax receipt in the amount of $49.00 will be issued for each booking of two persons attending the event, just provide your mailing information at time of booking in the comments section of the e-transfer.
What’s included in the evening:
- An entertaining and educational evening of fun presented by Marvin Dyck, Head Brewer at Wellington Breweries and Wilma Zondag, Beer Educator.
- A selection of beers – Helle’s Lager, SPA, Arkell Best Bitter, County Brown Ale, Upside IPA and Russian Imperial Stout.
- Five Brothers Artisan Cheese, Jewels Under the Kilt Flavoured Nuts. Chocosol Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Bar
- 2 Rotary 4 Way Test – Koozies
- Virtual Beer Tasting Kit Delivery – Direct to Your Door
- and more….
How do I Connect: You will receive a link in your email on Friday, April 16, 2021.
Book today, space is limited….
Like to know more…. call, text or email – Glenn Warnica – Cell (905) 638-2516 or gwarnica@warnicainsurance.ca
We look forward to seeing you on Zoom!
Well that was a great event - I'm sure enjoyed by all
Wellington Brewery put on a really good presentation and with the selection of beer and food pairings it was a wonderful evening "in".
Click the "Read More" button to see some pictures from the earlier Wine Tasting.
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