The Community Kitchen: Update on new building project

PRESS RELEASE:

If you have driven down Champion Drive recently, you probably have noticed changes starting to happen. Volunteers and staff have been hard at work on the new property. The property was officially purchased on April 18th thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, $30,000 was raised in a period of about 30 days.

Since purchasing the building, we have been working with officials from the Town, County & State to ensure our renovation plans meet all building and flood code requirements. This is a lengthy process but the support from these agencies has been tremendous.

FOOD BOX DISTRIBUTION AT THE NEW LOCATION

In this process, we determined that it was possible to go ahead and move our Food Box Distribution over to the new building starting June 28th. Only a few issues needed to be addressed to bring the building up to code and make distribution viable. With a lot of work from many volunteers, this has been accomplished. We do need folding or stackable chairs and large tables. Any donations of those items or monies to purchase would be greatly appreciated. Distribution will remain at the new location during renovations. Distribution days are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 10am – 12pm.

MOVING FORWARD ON RENOVATION PLANS

The new building design has been determined. Our kitchen and dining space will be nearly twice the size it is now. Request for bids will start going out within the next month. The entire project will be completed in 2 phases. This is due to spending restrictions with being in a flood plain. The first phase will be dining room, kitchen, bathrooms, and storage/pantry areas. The second phase will be the classrooms, office space, and work to the building’s façade and outer areas. Total cost will be approximately $200,000 with the first Phase being around $90,000.

An Awareness event will be held late summer to invite the community, our supporters, and potential donors to walk through the building and review plans while enjoying good food, music, and fellowship. Look for more details in the
coming weeks.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Hold a Fundraiser, Collect Money, Have a special Offering at Church
Platinum Sponsor: Gold Sponsor: Silver:
Bronze:
$5000 and above $2000
$1000
$500
** All Sponsors at these levels will be acknowledged on our Facebook page and Website. There will also be a dedicated space in the new building with each sponsor’s name being etched on a brick. Permanently acknowledging those that helped grow our ministry in helping those in need.

–  Donate food, paper products or cleaning supplies
–  Create a special day each month to collect food or donations at your church or office
–  Make a commitment for regular financial gifts to TCK
–  Volunteer to cook/serve at TCK
–  Volunteer to keep the food pantry clean and organized
–  Instead of buying Christmas gifts of birthday presents, make a donation in a love one’s honor
–  Encourage someone you know who needs help to come to TCK for their evening meal

The Community Kitchen is also part of the United Way family. They receive support through grants each year – by participating in the United Way Fund Drive – you support TCK. Donations may be mailed to: The Community Kitchen, P.O. Box 513, Canton, NC 28716. TCK is located at 98 Pisgah Dr., in Canton. Call 828- 648-0014 for more information. Follow the Community Kitchen on Facebook or visit their web site at: cantoncommunitykitchen.org/.