Write a commentThe Corps officers, Lieutenants Michael and Cassidy Dow, and members of the Advisory Board of the Oswego County Salvation Army offer their sincere thanks to several Oswego restaurateurs, the Fraternal Order of Police, Oswego Lions, and other friends and members of the public for their generous support of our Guest Chef Dinner offerings of 2024.
Thanks are especially offered to the many residents of the area who purchased dinners.
According to Advisory Board chairperson Douglas Buske, “A total of 553 meals were served in our dining room or as take-outs at the six dinners held this year and $6,867 was raised.” The food was donated so all proceeds from the dinner sales went to support the work of the local Corps.
The dinners this year were donated, cooked, and served by Kristen’s Kitchen at Battle Island, Canale’s Restaurant, Fraternal Order of Police, Oswego Health and Springside at Seneca Hill, the Press Box, and Vona’s Restaurant. Assistance at the dinners was also given by several volunteers from the community and members of the Lions’ Club of Oswego. Media outlets have been generous in publishing our press releases. The Corps officers and advisors urge members of the community to favor these organizations with their patronage.
A total of 102 dinners have been held since 2007. Although details of early dinners are incomplete, records show that more than 9,222 meals have been served and $114,191 raised to support the ministries of the Army in Oswego County.
The Corps officers and members of the Advisory Board are deeply grateful at this Christmas season for these contributions to the ministry of The Salvation Army throughout Oswego County and for the fellowship we have had with everyone involved in the dinners.
