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Cambridge Food Bank receives Cambridge Mill named one of top

boost for refrigerated lockers restaurants in Canada

In the fall, the province announced $69,400 to the The Cambridge Mill has made the list in OpenTable’s Top
Cambridge Food Bank through Ontario Trillium Foundation’s 100 Restaurants in Canada for 2024.
(OTF) Seed grant system to introduce refrigerated lockers at Released this past fall, the findings contained in the annual list
various locations across the city over a six-month period. is driven by diner reviews on OpenTable Canada, not by critics.
The initiative aims to provide residents of Cambridge with “Restaurants with a minimum threshold of diner reviews were
convenient access to food if they cannot make it to a food considered and evaluated by a compilation of unique data
bank location. points, including diner ratings, the percentage of five-star
“We are thrilled to have received this Trillium Seed Grant, reviews, the number of alerts set, the percentage of reservations
which will allow us to purchase refrigerated lockers and bring made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches,”
emergency food assistance closer to home for those in need,” OpenTable stated in a news release.
said Dianne McLeod, CEO for Cambridge Food Bank. “This According to an OpenTable Canada survey, more diners say
initiative will support those facing barriers to accessing our 54 they plan to keep supporting local restaurants throughout 2025
Ainslie St S. location.” and notes that late lunches mid-week are becoming a popular
option which is something the Cambridge Mill has jumped on.
“Our government believes local non-profit organizations
enrich the lives of people in Cambridge and play an important The popular downtown restaurant is located in a restored
role in building a strong community and prosperous economy,” five-storey structure that once housed Dickson Mill and is
said Cambridge MPP Brian Riddell. considered one of the oldest surviving industrial buildings
in Cambridge. It has become a testament to the community’s
OTF’s Seed grant stream helps organizations enhance their history in manufacturing and progress.
ability to deliver programs that directly benefit community
members. Grantees can use their funding to support OpenTable describes the restaurant as, “Beautifully restored
organizational planning, pilot a new program and/or build and expertly maintained, the Cambridge Mill reflects the charm
their organizational capacity for future programs. and services of classic and contemporary brought together.”
for the people of Cambridge.

Coming this spring to the

hamilton family theatre cambridge

Also on stage in

july 3 to july 27

aug 13 to aug 31
Conceived by Alex Mustakas
Musical Arrangements by Mark Payne
Agatha Christie’s
oct 29 to nov 16

dec 3 to dec 28
april 23 to may 18 june 4 to june 22
Music & Lyrics by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin By Norm Foster
Book by Ken Ludwig
Co-Conception by Ken Ludwig and Mike Ockrent
Inspired by material by Guy Bolton and John McGowan
Get tickets online at draytonentertainment.com or call our Box Office at (519) 621-8000

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