Our story began with a simple idea – helping Ukrainian newcomers who came to Canada to escape a difficult situation back home. We started by giving them things they needed for their new lives.
From Ukraine with Love:
Our Journey of Food, Unity, and Hope
But something amazing happened. The newcomers would come in as shoppers and then would return as volunteers every week. We got to know them and realized they had so much to offer. They asked us if they could share their recipes and food with the Canadian donors who helped them so much.
So, we decided to cook and share traditional Ukrainian dishes. And guess what? People loved it! In just one day, we sold lots thousands of tasty varenyky (perogies), cabbage rolls, and borshch. Thanks to First Nation Chef Matthew Potts, who welcomed us to his Kitchen at Cook County Saloon in January 2023, we had the opportunity to share the modern Ukrainian flavours with Canadians.
So, we decided to cook and share traditional Ukrainian dishes. And guess what? People loved it! In just one day, we sold lots thousands of tasty varenyky (perogies), cabbage rolls, and borshch. Thanks to First Nation Chef Matthew Potts, who welcomed us to his Kitchen at Cook County Saloon in January 2023, we had the opportunity to share the modern Ukrainian flavours with Canadians.
We then met an angel, a knight in shining armour, a philanthropist, and a brilliant businessman who values the free enterprise world, Scott Kelly. Scott built us a Kitchen and boy did they come. That was in June 2023 and we’ve continued to grow every month since.
We're proud to say we're the first Ukrainian Kitchen in Canada, run entirely by people who left Ukraine because of the war. Our goal is simple: we want to share Ukraine's delicious flavours with Canadians and help our newcomers become part of their new home.
Our journey is all about working together, trying new things, and showing that food can bring people closer, no matter where they come from. And with every dish we make, we're writing a chapter in this story of unity and hope. We are excited to continue to grow and expand and share peace through perogies with you.
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