Sweet success –  over $4,000 raised for Wharekaka

Tough times call for creative thinking – especially when it comes to fundraising. So a big shout out goes to the Wharekaka Auxiliary who baked an amazing array of Christmas goodies as a fundraiser for Wharekaka Aged Care Facility. 

Unable to hold their popular annual Christmas stall at the TK Farmers Market (on hold this summer), the Auxiliary took their delicious Christmas treats online, baking to emailed orders.  An ad in the Martinborough Star (November issue) prompted a flood of orders from our local community.

At the final count,  the Auxiliary baked 57 Christmas cakes, 552 meringues, 400 shortbread, 720 mince pies, 348 cheese sables, and 763 ricciarelli. 

“Wharekaka Trust Board were thrilled to see this initiative was so successful, raising $4000 for Wharekaka in difficult times.  Congratulations to the Auxiliary and their amazing team of helpers.  We are also very fortunate to have a really supportive community who clearly enjoy sweet treats and rushed to buy them,” says Wharekaka Trust Board Chair, Joy Cooper