Caledon Meals on Wheels hosting fundraiser at Royal Ambassador Event Centre

Event takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on November 7

By ZACHARY ROMAN

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A vital Caledon charity is hosting a unique fundraising event this fall. 

On November 7, Caledon Meals on Wheels (CMOW) will host a charity event at the Royal Ambassador Event Centre in Caledon East. 

“Fall for Caledon Meals on Wheels” will run from 6 to 8 p.m. and feature gourmet food from chef-created food stations, live entertainment, and live auctions. Guests will also get to learn more about the work CMOW does in Caledon and surrounding communities. There will be a 50/50 draw at the event and a draw for some cases of wine, too. 

It's the first time CMOW is hosting a gala-style event and CMOW executive director Kim Rodrigues said the charity hopes it will become an annual one. 

She's really excited for the opportunity to bring people together and share CMOW's vision of supporting seniors and vulnerable community members.

Rodrigues said there's an amazing volunteer team planning the event and they're working hard on all the little details. Hosting the event in the fall will be amazing, said Rodrigues, as the Royal Ambassador Event Centre grounds are beautiful with the fall colours.

Rodrigues said CMOW has been feeling the effects of inflation on food prices — in some areas, costs have risen by as much as 30 per cent. At the same time, funding received has not increased, which has led to an increased need for fundraising. CMOW wants to continue offering its services for free or for as little money as possible, as it currently does. 

Rodrigues said “Fall for Caledon Meals on Wheels” promises to be a jam-packed couple of hours. She's hoping as many as 150 people will come out for the event. 

Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased online (cmow.org), by phone (905-857-7651), or in-person (10 McEwan Dr. West, Bolton). Sponsorship opportunities are also available, and Rodrigues said every sponsorship means that much more money can go back to the charitable work CMOW does.