Lewiston Lions kick off 'Cakes for Kids' fundraiser

Submitted by the Lewiston Community Lions Club

Birthdays are something to celebrate, especially in the eyes of a child. It is sad that, due to the rising cost of groceries, a birthday cake may be an expense a struggling family cannot afford. 

After inquiring with the local food pantry, the Lewiston Lions learned that cake mixes and icing are not available to clients seeking food pantry assistance, even though these items are frequently requested.

The Lewiston Lions decided to take action, and are kicking off their “Cakes for Kids” fundraiser, to run through Oct. 30. They are looking to raise enough funds to deliver 150 birthday celebration cake kits, at a donation of $10 each. Each kit will include cake mix, icing, can of soda (which replaces the oil and eggs), a baking pan, candles, balloons, a birthday card from the Lewiston Lions, and a birthday card for the parent or guardian to give to the child.

Thanks to their recent Peach Festival parking fundraiser, the Lewiston Lions are able to deliver 70 kits to two locations immediately. Each location has the names and birthdates of their clients, and will oversee distributing the kits upon request. This is a project that, with the help of the community, the Lewiston Lions hopes to continue, as a core service project, and expand delivering these kits to women’s and children’s shelters in our area.

If you are interested in helping with “Cakes for Kids”, the Lewiston Lions are accepting donations until Oct. 31 through Venmo (@LewistonLions), PayPal (@LewistonLions), or checks can be mailed to Lewiston Lions, PO Box 249, Lewiston, NY 14092. A free kids craft table will be set up at the Lewiston Artisan Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, where donations can also be accepted. A $10 per kit donation is requested, but any donation is appreciated.

For more information on membership opportunities or how you can help the Lewiston Lions serve the community, contact Rob Nichols at 716-213-3295, Regina Cecconi at 716-523-4567 or message us through Facebook @LewistonLions.