The COVID-19 crisis this year has impacted every aspect of our lives. The main impact has been on lives of the poor and the marginalized in our society. The Nonnina’s Table organization has been affected along with everyone else.
Scadding Court Community Centre had to shut its doors which affected their numerous onsite programs as well as outreach programs. Because of this closure, Nonnina’s Table was unable to continue making and distributing meals through Scadding Court.
Joan Yim and Sue DiTrani continued putting together and giving out grocery hampers to six or seven needy families each week. These are people who are usually not eligible for the programs set up by the City of Toronto.
During the past few years Nonnina’s Table has received approximately $17,850 in donations from its supporters.
The York Heritage Quilter’s Guild have been very supportive of Nonnina’s Table initiatives. They donated many quilts to be distributed to needy clients and their children.
Nonnina’s Table is currently raffling two of the beautiful quilts from the Heritage Guild to raise money to continue the weekly grocery hamper initiative into the fall and winter. Each ticket is $10.00.
One quilt is for a child’s bed (the Cat in the Hat). The other is for an adult’s bed.
To purchase tickets please e-transfer funds to nonninas.table@gmail.com
Draw will be held September 30, 2020 on Zoom.
Unfortunately, the Nonnina’s Table Annual Gala will not take place this November due to COVID-19 and social distancing issues.
If you would like to donate money for Christmas Grocery Hampers, please e-transfer funds to nonninas.table@gmail.com. Scadding Court will issue tax receipts for any donations $50.00 and over. Please ensure you include your name and full address with your donation. Cheques should be made out to Joan Yim with “Nonnina’s Table” on the detail line.
The leadership and volunteer team of Nonnina’s Table hope that all of you are keeping safe and healthy throughout this life altering pandemic.
Thank you for the support you have given in the past and will continue to give so that our programs are able to carry on.