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Thank you Grenfell Ministries!

Kim Ritchie from Grenfell Ministries with masks donated to The AIDS Network’s Mask Drive The AIDS Network would like to extend sincere thanks to our friends at Grenfell Ministries for the generous donation of 70 non-medical face masks for our mask drive! Grenfell Ministries is a Universalist Unitarian ministry that does amazing collaborative work with […]

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Enormous thanks to Q Design Centre!

Haldimand Norfolk Harm Reduction Worker Michael loading up our HNB Van with 500 masks generously donated by Q Design Perfect Drapery and Shades The AIDS Network is incredibly grateful to Lindsay Woods of Q Design Centre for the generous donation of 500 masks for The AIDS Network’s Mask Drive! Q Design Centre Perfect Drapery and […]

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Thank you Creative Heart Space!

Thanks to Cadence from Creative Heart Space for the donation of 24 face masks for our mask drive, and for being the first to donate! Creative Heart is an independent artist-run studio space in Hamilton that focuses on community building and providing affordable space for workshops, rehearsals and special events. Creative Hearts has been affected […]

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Kaitlin’s Cinnamon Rolls

This recipe was submitted by Kaitlin Labatte, IDU Outreach Worker at The AIDS Network. This is one of my favourite recipes to make when gathering with friends and family. Cinnamon rolls are a great treat for you or for a special, physically distant, drop-off to someone we care about. While you can make these rolls […]

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Lisa’s Crockpot Cabbage Roll Soup

This recipe was submitted by Lisa Berry, Harm Reduction Worker at The AIDS Network. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 lb ground pork and/or beef 1 cup yellow onion chopped 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp garlic  (minced) 1 tsp paprika 5 cups cabbage  cut into ½ inch strips 6 cups beef broth 1 can diced […]

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Lisa D’s Taco Surprise

This recipe was submitted by Lisa Doyle, First Contact worker at The AIDS Network. Ingredients 2 large packages of cream cheese (comes in a box) 500ml sour cream 2 packages of taco seasoning 1-3 cloves of fresh garlic (optional) Dried minced onion bits (optional) Shredded cheddar cheese Lettuce Tomatoes Green onion Instructions Leave cream cheese […]

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Krystin’s Chocolate Haystacks

This recipe was submitted by Krystin Kruttek, Van Outreach/ Community Points Worker at The AIDS Network. Ingredients 2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup coconut 3 cups oatmeal Directions  Heat sugar, milk, vanilla, cocoa and butter to boil. Boil for […]

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Jean-Rock’s Orange Trout Filets

This recipe was submitted by Jean-Rock Boutin of The AIDS Network’s Board of Directors. Ingredients 30 ml (1 oz) olive oil 15 ml (1/2 oz) chive chopped 15 ml (1/2 oz) mint chopped 5 ml (1/3 Tablespoon) honey 15 ml (1/2 oz) orange zest (1 orange) 150 ml (6 oz) orange juice (2 oranges) 2 […]

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Michael’s Biscuits and Gravy

This recipe was submitted by Michael Shebib, Haldimand Norfolk Harm Reduction Worker at The AIDS Network. The recipe I chose has comfort in mind, after all who doesn’t need a little comfort at times like these. For those who have been to the southern US, I am sure you can attest this is a well-known […]

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Alanna’s “Best Carrot Muffins in Existence”

This recipe was submitted by Alanna Miller, first contact volunteer at The AIDS Network. I always find that carrot-themed desserts are super controversial. People either LOVE them, or HATE them. I happen to be one of the people who LOVE carrot-themed desserts, and I personally guarantee that these are the best carrot muffins in existence. […]

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