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Creston resident recognized for community efforts
Think Turkey is pleased to announce the first-ever recipients of the 2023 Wishbone Awards, including a Creston resident.
Launched in response to rising food insecurity in Canada, the Wishbone Awards recognize and support community heroes who help put holiday meals on the table for those in need.
Nominations were open nationally from November 2 to 15, inviting Canadians to share the story of a community hero who embodies the holiday spirit and is dedicated to fighting food insecurity.
Eight recipients have been selected and will be recognized with a Wishbone Award and a $2,500 grant to help fund their 2023 holiday community efforts, including Demetre Karountzos (pictured), organizer of No One Eats Alone Christmas Dinner in Creston.
“From hand-delivering hundreds of turkeys to dedicating their holidays to hosting a community dinner, these eight selfless heroes go above and beyond each year to spread holiday cheer in their communities,” said Darren Ference, Chair, Turkey Farmers of Canada. “We were incredibly moved by the Wishbone Award recipients’ stories and are honoured to contribute to their holiday initiatives at a time when Canadians need it most.”
2023 Wishbone Award Recipients
- Demetre Karountzos, No One Eats Alone Christmas Dinner – Creston, B.C.
- Barb Vandenbor and Ashley Walter, BigDoor – Walkerton, Ont.
- David and Jean Anderson – Minto, Ont.
- Melissa Bain, Food For Life – Burlington, Ont.
- Mike and Deanna Diab, Talking Over Turkey – Windsor-Essex, Ont.
- Peggy Terry and Cortney Barber, Neighbours in Need – St. John’s, Nfld.
- Raymond Carignan, Fondation d’Entraide de Brossard – Brossard, Que.
- Sharmane Hindbo – Caroline, Alta.
The Wishbone Awards are part of The Wishbone Project, a charitable initiative launched in 2020 by Canada’s turkey farmers and processors to give back to communities across Canada through foods and funds. Since its launch, The Wishbone Project has raised over $240,000, empowering local non-profits, charities, and community heroes to combat food insecurity.
In addition to the $20,000 in Wishbone grants awarded to recipients, Think Turkey will be donating $10,000 to Food Banks Canada.
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