Food Network Canada’s Chef Michael Smith Supports Local United Way

Media Alert
September 27, 2012

Food Network Canada’s Chef Michael Smith Supports Local United Way

Chef Michael Smith’s visit to Providence Care at the St. Mary’s of the Lake site tomorrow will involve a meet-and-greet, a special talk on “Sustainability of Cooking from Scratch” and a book signing for his latest cookbook Fast Flavours! Three dollars from the sale of each book will go towards Providence Care’s Staff United Way Campaign.

What: Providence Care’s food services provider Sodexo is hosting an inspirational presentation by Michael Smith from Food Network Canada. Michael is not only the host of Chef Abroad, Chef at Home and Chef at Large seen on Food Network Canada, he is also Sodexo’s National Sustainability Ambassador.

When: Friday, September 28

• Meet & Greet: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
• Talk on “Sustainability of Cooking from Scratch”: 12:15 to 1 p.m.
• Book Sale & Signing: 1 to 2 p.m.

Where: Providence Care, St. Mary’s of the Lake, 340 Union Street (staff cafeteria)

Download the poster for this event.

About United Way KFL&A
Established in 1941, United Way serving KFL&A works with key partners, individuals and organizations to strengthen our community by bringing people and resources together to facilitate change. Last year 85,000 people accessed United Way funded programs in our community. United Way also addresses the root causes of social problems and works to bring lasting positive change to help people live with hope, dignity and a sense of belonging.

About Providence Care
Providence Care is southeastern Ontario’s leading provider of specialized mental health care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, specialized geriatric services, complex continuing care, palliative care and long-term care. Affiliated with Queen’s University, and as a member of the Council of Academic Hospitals of Ontario, Providence Care is a major centre for health education and research. Providence Care is sponsored by the Catholic Health Corporation of Ontario.  In 2011, Providence Care celebrated its 150th anniversary – over 150 years of “enhancing the quality of life” of those we serve.

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Media Contact:

Bhavana Varma
President & CEO
United Way KFL&A
613-542-2674 ext. 2
bvarma@unitedwaykfla.ca

Jessica Herbison
Communications Officer – Redevelopment Specialist
Providence Care
613-548-5567 Ext. 1335  (Mobile: 613-217-4355)
herbisoj@providencecare.ca