This isn't your typical dinner.

No assigned seating. No small talk with strangers at your table. No three-hour program before dessert.

Gather & Grow Soirée is an evening designed for wandering, connecting, and enjoying yourself. Sip a cocktail, explore chef-inspired food stations, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and take in the smooth sounds of live jazz throughout the beautiful Roselawn Centre.

As we celebrate 40 years of Port Cares, we're bringing together vintage elegance, local flavour, and community spirit for one unforgettable evening—all in support of the Reach Out Centre .


The Reach Out Centre

It's more than just a food bank. It's a place where neighbours can find nutritious food, a hot meal, and compassionate support during difficult times.

Serving individuals and families throughout Port Colborne and Wainfleet, the Reach Out Centre provides emergency food assistance, community meals, school lunch kits, and senior hamper deliveries—helping ensure everyone has access to the nourishment they need.

As the number of people turning to the Reach Out Centre continues to grow, community support plays a vital role in keeping these essential programs available.

Every ticket purchased and every dollar raised through Gather & Grow Soirée helps ensure neighbours facing food insecurity have somewhere to turn.

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Events FAQS

What is the dress code?

Cocktail attire is encouraged. Feel free to embrace the evening's 1940s-inspired jazz atmosphere if you'd like, but vintage attire is entirely optional. Most importantly, come dressed for a memorable night out.

Is there assigned seating?

No. Gather & Grow Soirée is designed to be enjoyed at your own pace. Wander between chef-inspired food stations, reconnect with old friends, make new ones, and enjoy the evening wherever the conversation takes you. There will be cruiser tables throughout the venue with seating areas to relax, dine, and socialize.

What is the ticket price, and what is included?

Tickets are $150 each, or $250 for two. Your ticket includes one complimentary beverage, unlimited non-alcoholic refreshments, and access to our chef-inspired food and dessert station.

Donate Now

At Port Cares, we put every available resource to work towards the mission of helping our neighbours in need to improve their quality of life. Whether immediate necessities like food, or a helping hand to attain services or employment, we are driven to raise each other up in times of need. Your monetary gifts and volunteer contributions make all the difference. Together, we can create a more compassionate community, helping one another by providing much-needed programs such as Food Bank, Meal Program, School Lunch Kits, Outreach and more.

On behalf of our fellow residents who rely on the services and programs Port Cares provides, thank you for your support. Together, we will can provide Help, Hope and Opportunity.

Make a monetary donation in person, by mail or phone

Your kind gift can be mailed or dropped-off to 92 Charlotte St, Port Colborne, L3K 3E1. Debit and credit card donations are accepted in person. Credit cards are available over the phone by calling 905-834-3629ext. 269.

Hold a fundraising event to benefit Port Cares

Let us know if you are planning an event in support of our work by contacting us at 905-834-3629ext. 269.

Sign up for our ‘Supporting Your Community’ plan

Monthly EFT contributions are a convenient way you can help guarantee steady, reliable funding for the programs that matter to you.

Donate food to our Reach-Out food centre & Food Bank

Your donation of food to 61 Nickel St, Port Colborne will not only support the Food Bank, it will also help provide 3 hot meals a week and lunch kits for school children. We welcome fresh or canned food, grocery cards, personal hygiene items and baby food, receiving donations Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Please call 905-835-1914 for more information.