FIRST ANNUAL NO GALA GALA

Imagine being a child who goes to school hungry because their parents had to choose between paying their rent, or feeding their family.  This is not a choice that ANYONE should have to make!

The Newmarket Food Pantry has seen an increase of over 70% in the number of community members we serve, 41% being children under the age of 18.

Help us provide our community children with healthy foods by NOT attending the biggest event that’s NEVER GOING TO HAPPEN, our NO GALA – GALA!

Instead of spending money on a dress, your hair, or a babysitter – all proceeds can go directly to nourishing the children in our community facing food insecurity.

Simply donate what you would normally spend on attending an event:

  • Table Sponsor: $500 – For the table your colleagues won’t have to sit at.
  • Dress or Tux: $200 – That you won’t have to buy.
  • Your Plus 1 Ticket: $100 For the guest you won’t be bringing.
  • Hair & Makeup: $75 – For the appointments you won’t be going to.
  • Babysitter: $ 50 – That you won’t have to get.
  • Uber: $25 – For the ride you won’t have to take.

Then enjoy doing whatever you want instead, knowing you’ve just made an impact.

We understand you’re busy, but still want to support your community.  That’s why we would like to give you the greatest gift ever; YOUR TIME.

Enjoy NOT coming to this event from the comfort of your home or wherever you would rather be than at our gala!

For more questions, feel free to email us at information@newmarketfoodpantry.ca.

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THANK YOU

A Tremendous Thank You to Our Community!

We are thrilled to share our heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming support and generosity that made the No Gala Gala an astounding success. Your contributions have truly made a difference!

Over the past few weeks, our incredible community came together in remarkable ways to champion our unique non-event and table sponsorship initiative. We want to give a special shoutout to the following local businesses and media partners for their invaluable support:

  • Table sponsorships from local businesses John’s NoFrill (Newmarket), The Marc Group and Merit Media Inc.
  • Lisa Queen from the Newmarket Era Banner and Rob Paul from NewmarketToday.ca for their illuminating articles, shedding light on the increased utilization of Newmarket Food Pantry’s services and the profound impact of our campaign.
  • Our local community members and businesses, not only joined our social media campaign but also generously donated towards our cause.

Thanks to your incredible support, we not only met our initial fundraising goal of $20,000.00 but soared beyond our new target, raising a remarkable $34,000 and counting! Donations are still pouring in, so stay tuned for the final tally.

Addressing food insecurity is a collective effort, and the No Gala Gala has showcased Newmarket’s extraordinary community spirit to the world. We hope you enjoyed your ‘Gift Of Time,’ knowing that you’ve left an enormous impact on our community.

Nourishing neighbours, together!

TABLE SPONSORS