This month, there is a lot of fun activities taking place in Martensville, including a fun event on December 14th which is combining some of people’s favorite things this time of year – Santa and shopping…and pancakes!
Holly Jolly: Pancakes with Santa will take place at the North Ridge Community Centre on Saturday, December 14th from 9am to 12pm, with proceeds from this event going towards supporting the Martensville Food Pantry.
Pancakes will be served from 9am-11am and will include 3 pancakes per adult and 2 per child, along with coffee for adults and juice boxes for the kids. Admission is by donation, with a minimum of $5.00 for adults and $3.50 for kids (cash only). Larger donations are happily accepted, with the MFP able to provide receipts for donations over $20.
Both Santa Claus and Elsa from ‘Frozen’ will be in attendance from 9am-11am, and a variety of vendors will be on site to provide an assortment of Christmas shopping options.
Event organizer Michelle Whalen decided she wanted to do something to help others this year, after relying on the local food pantry last year when her husband was laid-off work prior to Christmas.
“Food prices are so high, and the cost of living keeps going up it seems. The Martensville Food Pantry is seeing more and more people needing their help, and I wanted to do something to support them. Plus, I love organizing events, and this felt like the perfect way to give back – raising money for the pantry, while also bringing the community together,” Whalen said.
The event is open to everyone and has a little something for all ages. Whalen encourages people to come and enjoy pancakes, support a great cause, check out the vendors, and use this event as an opportunity to get into the holiday spirit!
Thanks to generous contributions from sponsors to help cover expenses, every dollar from the pancake sales will go straight to the MFP. Sponsors include AP SprayArts, The Frosty Goat Freeze Dried Foods, 3D Creations by Aaron, Sipology by Steeped Tea with Laurie Crump, Mazes Creations, My Heart, Your Hands, and She’s Got Leggz with Angela Rioux.
“We need to take care of the people in our community who need help. Food pantries provide such a lifeline for families and individuals, whether they’re dealing with job loss, health issues, or just the rising costs of everything. They make sure people don’t have to struggle alone and help bring the community together to support one another,” Whalen added.
