The Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation - Food Bags
Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 7:20 pm
The Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation
As the holiday season approaches, the Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation prepares again for the fourteenth year to distribute bags of food for the Christmas Holiday. Even in a community as apparently comfortable as Lakewood there still exist neighbors in great need for whom the gift of this food is crucial both for a healthier and brighter holiday season.
A fourteen member year-round board raises funds and handles the logistics of buying and gathering food. The board is proud of the fact that it has virtually no administrative expenses and uses all cash donations toward the purchase of food. The majority of the food comes from generous donations of canned goods and staples collected by students at public and parochial schools in Lakewood. †The goal of the food drive is twofold,†says LCAC President Larry Baldanza,†To add something special to families that allows them to enjoy a holiday meal with all the trimmings and to draw together our community and show that we as a community care about our neighbors
and friends.â€Â
This year the LCAC is grateful for financial support from the Kiwanis Club of Lakewood , the Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary and many individual donors. In addition, we thank the Cleveland Food Bank and Lakewood Christian Service Center.
All this activity comes to a climax on the weekend of December 16th and 17th. The donated food is sorted and packed in roughly 300 bags Friday night.
Saturday morning, perishable food is packed and volunteers then deliver the bags to families and the elderly.
The two-day period of Friday and Saturday before these holidays is the LCAC’s time of greatest need. What we need are volunteers to sort, pack and deliver food. Even a few hours of help either day is greatly appreciated. Friendly veteran volunteers and board members are there to answer questions and offer guidance every step of the way. This is an excellent opportunity for families and people of all ages to volunteer right here in your own community and brighten the holidays for others.
Contacts: (440) 891-8939 Larry Baldanza, President
(440)356-3321 Ellen Todia, Vice-President
Visit the LCAC Web site at www.LCAC.info
Christmas 2005 Schedule
All activities take place at the Lakewood Masonic Temple,
15300 Detroit Ave. (Corner of Detroit and Andrews, rear entrance)
Friday, December 16th
10 AM to 2 PM: Sort canned goods at Lakewood Masonic Temple
- at the corner of Detroit and Andrews
- all ages welcome
- even an hour’s help is warmly appreciated
6 PM to 7:30 PM: Pack canned goods and staples
-many volunteers needed at this time;
-all types of Scout and service organizations welcome
and encouraged.
Saturday, December 17th
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Prepare perishables and deliver both baskets
-Dress to work outdoors
-Volunteer drivers and helpers needed for deliveries
As the holiday season approaches, the Lakewood Charitable Assistance Corporation prepares again for the fourteenth year to distribute bags of food for the Christmas Holiday. Even in a community as apparently comfortable as Lakewood there still exist neighbors in great need for whom the gift of this food is crucial both for a healthier and brighter holiday season.
A fourteen member year-round board raises funds and handles the logistics of buying and gathering food. The board is proud of the fact that it has virtually no administrative expenses and uses all cash donations toward the purchase of food. The majority of the food comes from generous donations of canned goods and staples collected by students at public and parochial schools in Lakewood. †The goal of the food drive is twofold,†says LCAC President Larry Baldanza,†To add something special to families that allows them to enjoy a holiday meal with all the trimmings and to draw together our community and show that we as a community care about our neighbors
and friends.â€Â
This year the LCAC is grateful for financial support from the Kiwanis Club of Lakewood , the Lakewood-Rocky River Rotary and many individual donors. In addition, we thank the Cleveland Food Bank and Lakewood Christian Service Center.
All this activity comes to a climax on the weekend of December 16th and 17th. The donated food is sorted and packed in roughly 300 bags Friday night.
Saturday morning, perishable food is packed and volunteers then deliver the bags to families and the elderly.
The two-day period of Friday and Saturday before these holidays is the LCAC’s time of greatest need. What we need are volunteers to sort, pack and deliver food. Even a few hours of help either day is greatly appreciated. Friendly veteran volunteers and board members are there to answer questions and offer guidance every step of the way. This is an excellent opportunity for families and people of all ages to volunteer right here in your own community and brighten the holidays for others.
Contacts: (440) 891-8939 Larry Baldanza, President
(440)356-3321 Ellen Todia, Vice-President
Visit the LCAC Web site at www.LCAC.info
Christmas 2005 Schedule
All activities take place at the Lakewood Masonic Temple,
15300 Detroit Ave. (Corner of Detroit and Andrews, rear entrance)
Friday, December 16th
10 AM to 2 PM: Sort canned goods at Lakewood Masonic Temple
- at the corner of Detroit and Andrews
- all ages welcome
- even an hour’s help is warmly appreciated
6 PM to 7:30 PM: Pack canned goods and staples
-many volunteers needed at this time;
-all types of Scout and service organizations welcome
and encouraged.
Saturday, December 17th
8:30 AM to 12:30 PM: Prepare perishables and deliver both baskets
-Dress to work outdoors
-Volunteer drivers and helpers needed for deliveries