It’s been 16 months since the Community Kitchen Project (CKP) had their delivery truck stolen from the parking lot at their northeast warehouse. But now a brand new white truck with a refrigerated box on the back to haul food is parked at the loading dock.
The vehicle, a critical part of the operation to pick up food donations from businesses all over the city, was purchased with funds raised by the community to help replace the stolen vehicle.
Community Kitchen Project CEO Sundae Nordine didn’t expect donations to reach the $187,000 to fully cover the cost of the new truck, but Calgarians, led by the Rotary Club, came through for the organization with bells on.
“I am shocked but I’m not because I also know what Calgarians are like,” she said. “They are just the most amazing people and they just support charities and I just thank them so …