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8th Annual Ottawa’s Biggest Bake Sale

‘BAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR OTTAWA FAMILIES’

October 6, 2008

(Ottawa, ON)

If you are the family member in charge of providing the Thanksgiving dinner this year, or if you are attending a Thanksgiving dinner and would like to take a gift, stop by Ottawa’s Biggest Bake Sale on Saturday October 11 at Dominion-Chalmers Church, 355 Cooper St from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. Local bakeries and community groups throughout the area are once again baking up a storm to raise money for families in need at Christmas. A vast variety of goodies will be available from the over 14 different bakeries and 9 community groups participating. Once again Bridgehead will be providing coffee while you shop.

New this year is the addition of new and gently used cookbooks for sale. Hundreds of books will be available covering everything from vegetarian cooking to barbequing and baking. For just a dollar or two you could buy a new cookbook full of exciting recipes and new techniques for you to experiment with at home.

Admission to the Bake Sale is free, but donations of non-perishable food items for The Ottawa Food Bank will be gratefully accepted.

Ottawa’s Biggest Bake Sale sponsored by TD Canada Trust is one of several fundraising events held by Christmas Exchange. Last year, the Exchange provided direct food assistance to 23,793 people in 8,604 families, including 10,967 children and 1,883 seniors. They also coordinated assistance for an additional 3,528 families for food, and 11,305 children for toys.