Over the last month OCK have welcomed back some of their members to the local bowling club for a hot meal 2 days in the last month (Thursdays/Fridays). The charity maintain the operation of their kindness calls offering their support in conversation to their members. Many members still hold concerns over venturing out due to the pandemic.
A small change to their process begins as they change tack to initiate offering their members frozen food, allowing the individual flexibility around their schedule.
All of this will be provided by the installation of a new shed to facilitate the frozen food options. OCK have encouraged the local community to get involved again with this project.
OCK in recent times have attracted new volunteers, further to this the charity are looking to recruit a Co-ordinator for 'Our Community Garden'. If you are interested please contact steven-johnson@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
Within the garden currently the charity are sanding down the wooden structures, providing both safety and aesthetic benefits.
Our Community Kitchen have successfully won a 'Cala Homes' bursary grant as well as the 'Arnold Clark' community fund.
Our Community Kitchen team member Alison was the recipient of the 'East Lothian Volunteer Centre Inspiring Volunteering Awards 2021' award for 'Trustee of the Year' - She has been recognised for her commitment, dedication and loyalty through her work with OCK.
The charity and their team were also able to receive recognition in the form of a second award, picking up their award for 'Team of the Year' at the same event.
Both of these awards are a great achievement for the charity and demonstrate the importance of their work within the local community.