Food Drive Raffle - Help Feed our Community and Win!
We are launching a raffle in support of our friends at the Centretown Community Food Centre (CCFC), with a chance to win a $100 Red Apron Gift Card!
To receive a ticket the raffle, come in-store and donate non-perishable goods, cash or show us your receipt from an online donation. Limit of one ticket per visit to our store.
The raffle will run through October 21, 2024, and the winner will be announced on the following day through our Instagram page.
The CCFC is the food bank serving people living in the Centretown area bordered by Wellington Street to the north, Billings Bridge to the south, Lyon St. to the west and Main Street, including Lees Avenue, to the east. They aim to provide each client with 3-4 days of groceries per visit.
The CCFC is facing supply shortages because their biggest supporter, the Ottawa Food Bank has been forced to reduce their support by 60%. At the same time, demand for their services is increasing. Please help so that this vital community organization can continue to assist those experiencing food insecurity.
Suggested non-perishable donations includes:
- Canned Tuna, Salmon, Meat and Stews
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Soups
- Canned Beans, including baked beans, kidney beans, black beans
- Cereals, Rice, Dried Beans,
- Peanut Butter
- Dry Pasta and Pasta Sauce
- Baby Formula, Baby Food, Diapers
- Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
- Toilet paper and feminine products
Bring a couple items with you on your next visit to enter the raffle and have the chance to win a $100 Red Apron Gift Card!
Sundae Afternoon - Wednesday, August 21 from 3-7pm
Join us on Wednesday August 21st, anytime between 3pm and 7pm, for Ice Cream Sundaes under the Red Apron Patio.
There are Four Fabulously Fantastic Flavours to choose from, all made with Merry Dairy ice cream, for $9.95 each
- Rainbow: Vanilla and Strawberry ice cream, funfetti cake, lemon curd, blueberry topping, whipped cream, sprinkles, sour candy
- Chocolate Overload: Chocolate ice cream, chocolate sauce, Red Apron Brownie chunks, chocolate whipped cream, chocolate covered peanuts
- Carrot Cake: Vanilla and Salted Caramel ice cream, caramel sauce, Red Apron Carrot Cake chunks, cream cheese swirl, whipped cream, praline pecans
- Nanaimo: Vegan Vanilla ice cream, chocolate sauce, custard, toasted coconut, graham cracker crumbs, Red Apron Nanaimo bar chunks **Vegan
Can’t decide on one? Bring three friends and try them all.
$5 from the sale of each Rainbow Sundae will be donated to the Centretown Community Food Centre, an amazing community organization dedicated to feeding our community.
Sip and Sample with Wending Home - August 22nd
Mark your Calendars! On August 22nd from 5-7pm Ron Giesbrecht, the wine maker at Wending Home in Niagara, will be here to sip and sample some of Wending Home’s award winning wines! Drop by between 5pm and 7pm for sips & snacks.
This is a no cost event however we do ask that you RSVP so we know how many Sips & Snacks to prepare. Our regular lunch items, and popular Lobster & Shrimp Rolls will be available for purchase, along with wines by the glass.
Call 613-695-0417 or send an email to info@redapron.ca to let us know you will be coming.
August 8th, 3pm-7pm for Ice Cream Sundaes
- Strawberry Shortcake has local strawberries, shortbread crumble, whipped cream and Sour Nerds
- Dulce Chocolate Swirl is made with salted caramel, chocolate sauce, hazelnuts, graham crumbs and whipped cream
- Spiced Peach Mango Cobbler made with spiced peaches & mangoes, whipped cream and candied seed granola
- After Eight Brownie Explosion is made with mint chip ice cream, Red Apron chocolate brownie, chocolate fudge sauce, whipped cream & After Eights
Sip and Sample with Divergence Wine - Thursday June 27th
Join us on Thursday June 27, between 5pm and 7pm, for an opportunity to sample some innovative wines from Niagara’s Divergence. Founder Jeff Moote will be on hand to discuss his winemaking approach. Grapes are hand picked at some of Niagara’s best vineyards, allowing Divergence to prioritize quality and precision in order to craft small and exclusive productions.
Between 5pm and 7pm the Red Apron kitchen will be offering small bites to enjoy with these wines.
This is a no cost event but we do ask that you RSVP by emailing info@redapron.ca and letting us know you will be coming, and how many friends you will be bringing. Those who also want to purchase wines by the glass, Lobster Rolls, and other grab-and-go items from our cafe, will be able to enjoy these items on our fully covered patio.
Sip & Reserve with Redtail Vineyards - March 19th, 2024
Join us on Tuesday, March 19th from 5pm to 7pm for an exclusive event featuring pre-release wines from Redtail Vineyards’ newest Estate wines. Enjoy sips from this stellar Prince Edward County winery, sample bites from The Red Apron and have the chance to pre-order exclusive wines before anyone else!
Please RSVP to this event by email; info@redapron.ca – we look forward to seeing you there!
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