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Dunedin Care 1st Annual Gala

Please join us for our 1st Annual Dunedin Cares Gala!
Proceeds from the gala will directly benefit Dunedin Cares’ vital programs, including food distribution initiatives, nutritional education, and outreach efforts to vulnerable populations. By raising awareness and funds, the organization aims to expand its reach and provide essential support to individuals and families struggling to put food on the table.

Attendees can look forward to a delightful program featuring inspiring speeches, live entertainment, and an array of culinary delights showcasing our local favorites.  Your tickets include Food & Drinks.  We will host both live and silent auctions.  This promises to be a wonderful night in the lovely Dunedin City Hall!

 

During the event, we will have both live and silent auctions.

**Food & drinks are included in your ticket. 

Dunedin Cares Girl Power June Drive

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FEMININE CARE PRODUCT DRIVE

The number of families in the USA needing assistance from food pantries continues to increase every year. The lack of access to menstrual health products for people who are either homeless or low-income is appalling. These necessary products are not covered by SNAP or any other welfare program.  Each month, this leaves countless people without the products many of us take for granted.

During the month of June, please help to support Dunedin Cares’ “Girl Power” feminine care product drive by donating maxi pads, mini pads, panty liners and tampons. Or make a monetary donation to Dunedin Cares (cash, check or online) and identify your donation is in support of our “Girl Power” drive. With your help, we can help so many who cannot afford these necessary products.

Dunedin Cares PB&J Challenge…and More for April!

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PB & J Challenge

Through April 30

Calling All: SCHOOLS • CHURCHES • TEAMS • CIVIC GROUPS • LOCAL BUSINESSES • HOAs

Summer vacation increases the financial hardship on families who need to provide breakfast and lunch for their children.

Summer also represents the pantry’s slowest donation months, and our guests’ visits are up 200% from last year! This concern means ALL food donations are needed, and PB&J is just the beginning.

We are 100% dependent on incoming donations all year. Monetary contributions can be made on our website – include team name! $1 = 1 lb.!

A sample of what we need: Any Non-Perishable, Lunch Items, Snack Items, Pancake Mix / Syrup, Sugar, Cooking Oil, Canned Pasta Sauce, Condiments, Paper towels, Canned Fruit & Fruit Cups

Easy-open packaging/plastic containers are always appreciated! No bulk containers, please!

Phone #: 813-215-7773 | Website: https://dunedincares.org/

PBJ Challenge

Calling All: SCHOOLS • CHURCHES • TEAMS • CIVIC GROUPS • LOCAL BUSINESSES • HOAs

Summer vacation increases the financial hardship on families who need to provide breakfast and lunch for their children. You aren’t just giving food, and you are providing “Lunches with Love”!

Summer also represents the pantry’s slowest donation months, and our guests’ visits are up 200% from last year! This concern means ALL food donations are needed, and PB&J is just the beginning.

We are 100% dependent on incoming donations all year.

Monetary contributions can be made on our website – include team name! $1 = 1 lb.!

You can help us meet our 75,000 Point Goal by Givin’ where you’re Livin’!

A sample of what we need: Any Non-Perishable, Lunch Items, Snack Items, Pancake Mix / Syrup, Sugar, Cooking Oil, Canned Pasta Sauce, Condiments, Paper towels, Canned Fruit & Fruit Cups

Easy-open packaging / plastic containers are always appreciated!

*No bulk containers, please!

Go to DunedinCares.org for the complete wish list.

Phone #: 813-215-7773

Dunedin Cares Annual Turkey Drive

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Dunedin Cares is hosting its annual Turkey Drive through November 15.

Click here to sign up as a Turkey Drive team or collection site.

Items needed include:

  • Frozen TurkeysDunedin Cares Food Pantry
  • Gravy
  • Instant Potatoes
  • Boxed Stuffing
  • Canned Yams
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Canned Cranberry Sauce
  • Canned Pumpkin
  • Cake, Brownie, Bread Mixes

However, with the pantry being as empty as it is – ANY food items are a HUGE help and will be counted towards the Turkey Drive totals!

Dunedin Cares Bootlegger’s Ball Sept. 25

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Please join us on September 25th at the Dunedin Country Club to help us celebrate our achievements and support our growth through our next necessary evolution – a new location!

Tickets include entertainment, food stations, wine, beer, and a signature event cocktail*! Tickets can be purchased here.

This will be Dunedin Cares’ first ever Gala fundraiser and we hope you will join us for a roaring 20’s themed adventure you won’t forget!

*Wine, beer, and signature drink included during the cocktail hour only.

Dunedin Cares – Bootlegger’s Ball

A special thank you to our Pantry Family!

We are pleased to invite you to attend the 1st Annual Dunedin Cares, Inc. fundraiser on Saturday, January 22. The theme is the Bootleggers Ball, a Roaring 20’s Gala hosted at The Dunedin Golf Club, from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

The gala will feature a fun-filled evening, with entertainment, food, drinks, dancing, and auctions. Roaring 20’s attire is encouraged but not required.

We do expect this event to sell out, which is why we wanted to provide our immediate Pantry Family with the link to buy tickets early. They will be available to the general public starting August 1st, so please don’t wait if you would like to join us!

The Covid pandemic took a tremendous toll on our community, and our dramatic increase in demand has not slowed down. Our numbers are up 40% higher than they were at this time last year. This influx has also made clear that we will need to begin looking for a larger building. This gala’s purpose is to raise funds for making that quest a reality.

We would be honored if you would join us or provide an Auction item.  There are three sponsorship levels as well as single ticket reservations available.

We appreciate your consideration in helping continue the mission of Dunedin Cares Food Pantry. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via phone at 727-410-8495 or by email at admin@dunedincares.org.
We are all neighbors helping neighbors,

Dunedin Cares Board of Directors
admin@dunedincares.org
727-410-8495

Dunedin Cares 🍴 2021 Peanut Butter & Jelly Drive Weight In

PB&J Challenge Weight In

According to elementary schools.org, over 51% of the Public Elementary and Middle Schools in the Greater Dunedin area have students who participate in the Free or Reduced Rate lunch program.

Summer vacation which commences May 29-August 14 increases the financial hardship on families who need to provide breakfast and lunch for their children, thus the increased demand and the Challenge.

Dunedin Cares is asking local businesses, churches, civic organizations, and individuals to participate in the Peanut Butter and Jelly Challenge so they can stock their shelves to meet this increased summer need.

The Pantry needs canned tuna, canned chicken, peanut butter and jelly, oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, maple syrup, and more!*

*Please, no bulk containers! We prefer easy-open and small-medium sizes in plastic (rather than glass) containers!

The Challenge will run from April 15 through May 15. 

March 3rd With Pack a Snack!

Dunedin Cares is working with Pack-A-Snack on March 3rd for their collection night event at HOB Brewing Co., 931 Huntley Ave, Dunedin from 7 pm to 8 pm!

On the 1st of the month, at 7 PM and on the back patio of HOB Brewing Company, some Dunedin Give Back volunteers will be collecting bags of snacks, packed and prepared at your home, or at self-organized (smaller) packing groups. ⁣
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And thanks to the continued generosity of @HOBBrewingCo all participants will still receive a BOGO card for HOB! 

Please join us on March 3rd!

If you aren’t able to attend you can still drop off at HOB or at Dunedin Cares (please note on the outside of the bag that the donations are specifically for PAS)!

More info:
https://dunedingiveback.org
Event on FB

 

Celtic Christmas Concert December 16 at 7:30 pm

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The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is hosting a second annual Celtic Christmas Concert December 16 at 7:30 pm. We offer an evening of exciting and heart warming holiday music and song. Singer, dancer, guitarist Dave Curley and fiiddle and whistle player Colin Farrell are currently residents at Disney’s Raglan Road Irish Pub at Disney Springs in Orlando. The Isle of Skye Dancers and the Progressive Arts Drama Group will also perform. Our show promises to be a fast-paced evening with brilliant musicianship and dynamic arrangements of classic songs and tunes. Don’t miss this amazing night of holiday favourites.

Tickets are available for $25 at Eventbrite or at The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin (CASH ONLY PLEASE). This year we are limiting tickets to allow for social distancing. Masks are required for everyone’s safety.

In support of Dunedin Cares, we will provide bins at the entry for your donations of non-perishable items. Thank you for your generosity.

December Haggis Concert – A Celtic Christmas Concert

Haggis Celtic Concerts presents our first annual Celtic Christmas featuring a trio of world champion Celtic musicians: Dave Curley, Colin Farrell, and Shane Farrell. Just in time for Christmas, we offer an evening of exciting and heartwarming holiday music and song. Singer, dancer, guitarist Dave Curley has played with Slide, Runa, One For The Foxes, the Brock McGuire Band, The Ashley Davis Band, and Moya Brennan of Clannad. Fiddle and whistle player Colin Farrell plays regularly with Lunasa, Off Kilter, Flook, The Elders, The Ashley Davis Band, and The Crannua Collective. Fiddle, banjo and mandolin player Shane Farrell has played with The Irish Rovers, Lúnasa, The Banshees, The Pigeon Kings, The Brayzen Heads and The Danny Burns Band among others. Their show is fast-paced with brilliant musicianship and dynamic arrangements of classic songs and tunes. Don’t miss this amazing night of holiday favorites.

$15 in Advance, $18 at the Door
You can also purchase tickets at
The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin
(CASH ONLY PLEASE)

In Support of  Dunedin Cares, we will provide bins at the entry for your donations of non-perishable items.  Thank you for your generosity.  

Thank You to the Sponsors of the Haggis Celtic Concerts
Dex Imaging, Flanagan’s Irish Bar, The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, Mad Gael Productions
Visit our Website for more information on this and upcoming concerts as well as  DunedinLive: Haggis Winter MusicFest

October Haggis Concert – The Finns from Ireland

The bothers, Hugh and Ciaran, from Dublin, have an impressive list of achievements since officially forming in 2017. Songwriting is of huge importance to them and they have been internationally recognized for their original and uplifting songs. The Finns are creating some of the most exciting music in Ireland right now with their rootsy sounds of banjo, acoustic guitars, and harmonicas on top of close harmonies; The Finns music is honest, catchy, and has explosive energy.
“Look out for these guys, they are really, really talented”  – Darren Holden (The High Kings)

Purchase Tickets Online:
EVENTBRITE (Click link below) 

www.eventbrite.com (go to Haggis Celtic Concerts)
$15 in Advance, $18 at the Door
You can also purchase tickets at
The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin
(CASH ONLY PLEASE)

In Support of  Dunedin Cares, we will provide bins at the entry for your donations of non-perishable items.  Thank you for your generosity

Derek Warfield & the Young Wolftones

After nearly 40 years performing with the legendary Wolfe Tones, their founder, Derek Warfield put together a band containing some of the finest young musicians and singers in Celtic music. The Young Wolfe Tones. The story of Ireland, Scotland, and America is transmitted through their music and songs and highlighted by this new generation of traditional musicians. This will be a special night as we kick off season 2 of the Haggis Concert Series and announce plans for our new winter music festival.

 

Purchase Tickets Online:
EVENTBRITE (Click link below) 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/haggis-celtic-concerts-presents-derek-warfield-and-the-young-wolfe-tones-tickets-63989996803
$15 in Advance, $18 at the Door
You can also purchase tickets at
The Celtic Shop of Dunedin, 354 Main Street, Downtown Dunedin
(CASH ONLY PLEASE)

Haggis Concert Presents Screaming Orphans

Concert featuring the Screaming Orphans from County Donegal, Ireland.

Tickets available online at eventbrite.com or at the Celtic Shop of Dunedin.

Cash only please. $12 in advance $15 at the door.

Refreshments on sale at the event.

Please bring nonperishable food for Dunedin Cares.

Phone #: (727) 465-6229

Scottish American Society of Dunedin – Food Fundraiser for the Dunedin Cares Pantry

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The Scottish American Society of Dunedin is hosting a Food Fundraiser for the Dunedin Cares Pantry at the Historic Scottish Hall at 917 Louden Avenue on Saturday, January 27th.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.  The very popular band ‘MacGilliossa’ will be performing that evening from 7 – 10 p.m.

Bring non-perishable food as your entrance fee.

It’s a BYOB event.

Call Diane Burke for info at (727) 734-0757

 

51st Annual Dunedin Highland Games & Festival

51st Annual Dunedin Highland Games & Festival is a day of competitions in solo piping & drumming, pipe band competitions, highland dancing, athletics, and more. A 5K run through Hammock Park with entrants dressed in kilts! A full day of music with Celtic Conundrum, MacGilliossa, Seven Nations and Off Kilter. Many vendors selling foods and merchandise – shop for that kilt, celtic wares and jewelry!

Over 30 Scottish Clans and Societies will be there to help you discover your family heritage. Sheep herding demonstrations with Scottish border collies. A Kids Zone with games for the youngsters. Don’t miss the Opening Ceremonies at Noon with a parade, and Closing Ceremonies with Massed Bands and awards of the day. Rain or Shine event, Children 12 & Under free, No Pets/No Coolers.

GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS $15 ($18 AT THE GATE)
VIP TICKETS $60

Donate Food Items to Dunedin Cares

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In the spirit of the holiday season, please bring non-perishable food items this Friday for DunedinCares, Inc.dunedin-cares

Items most needed include: canned chicken or meat, fruit, beans; peanut butter, jelly, pasta, rice, soup, cereal, mac & cheese; paper towels, toilet paper, bath soap, toothpaste, deodorant.

For more information contact:

1620 Pinehurst Road, Dunedin, FL

Phone: 727-559-2112

Web: http://dunedincares.org