Community is essential

One of our pillars at Caring Community Cuisine is “community” and this is such a fantastic one to be a part of! From soup dinners, sponsorships, to concerts, we feel the support of our community. These fundraising events have not only helped monetarily, but also have allowed us to share our mission with larger Maine areas. Thank you to so many for continuing to amplify and support our mission!

Chefs Jonathan Cartwright and Selena Roy happily accepting a donation from Bangor Savings Bank, represented by Charles Cahoon

CCC prepared 231 warrior meals for 13 local families in the month of April.. We create a variety of dishes to provide nourishment and interest. Last month’s menu included delicious dishes like arancini with tomato sauce and caramel panna cotta.

Garnished creamy, comforting cauliflower soup for our cancer warrior families

May Events

A new project has formed to help us both honor and celebrate our amazing warriors. We are asking each family to submit some of their favorite recipes. We are planning to compile them into a CCC recipe book later this year for all to enjoy.

Our Wednesday Happy Hour continues to gain attention and engagement. This community gathering is offered the first and last Wednesday of every month from 4pm-6pm, preceding our Dinner with a Purpose from 6pm - 8pm.

6 May: Happy Hour and Dinner with a Purpose - All funds raised will support Team CCCKport as they prepare for 200 mile fundraising ride with Chefs Cycle in Bend, OR this June. Learn more about Chefs Cycle here. The menu centers on burgers and brews! Each ticket includes your choice of burger, side, and one delicious brew.

23 May: Cape Porpoise Social - Family-friendly event to encourage exploration of local Cape Porpoise businesses, such as Caring Community Cuisine, Compliments Gallery, The Wright Gallery, Three Sea's Fish Market, Schlegel Realty, Bradbury Brothers Market, and Church on the Cape. Celebrate our local community and coastal charm!

27 May: Sip with a Purpose - Class features four wines and food pairings. All wines are available for purchase through our friends at Bradbury Brothers Market.

30 May: Benefit Breakfast - Join us at the Arundel Masonic Lodge #76 in Kennebunkport for a delicious breakfast to benefit Caring Community Cuisine. We will recap our nonprofit journey thus far and explore future avenues of growth. Thank you to the Lodge members Thank you to lodge members for offering their beautiful space and hospitality.

We also offer Sunday Cooking Classes from 2pm - 4pm for up to 15 people. The class host can offer suggestions or allow Chefs Jonathan and Selena to choose the menu. Please call Caring Community Cuisine to discuss and to book: (207) 204-0707.

For more details about each event and purchase tickets, please visit https://www.ccckport.org/calendar.

Fragrant, fresh flowers, scrumptious gluten-free muffins, and tasty specialty beverages welcome you to *Caring Community Cuisine*

Warrior Spotlight

This month, we highlight one of our warrior families who is able to slowly step back from our weekly meal support. Here is what this lovely family shared with us:

"The words ‘Caring Community Cuisine’ are well chosen as a name for the nonprofit program that has been instrumental part of my healing journey for many months. Upon hearing about CCC and the services it offers, both my partner and I felt blessed that delicious, healthy meals would be provided while I was recovering from major surgery and beyond. They even delivered the meals to our home!
Along with having anxiety due to a cancer diagnosis and side-effects from its treatment, I also had less energy with which to perform necessary life tasks. Not having to worry about cooking daily meals was a phenomenal gift that allowed me to direct more of my energy toward healing. Every single one of the CCC members with whom I came in contact were kind, patient, and pleasant. I found myself looking forward not only to eating the tasty meals, but also to seeing and talking to the angels who contributed their services!
Although I have yet to dine at their nonprofit café in Kennebunkport, I look forward to the day when I can do so in order that I may give back in a small way to others who are in need. I will be ever grateful for the exceptional meals provided us and for all the open-hearted people associated with an organization that truly cares."

All warrior families They will always be part of the CCC community and are able to restart our services at any point, as needed. A portion of our business model is to help and inspire others to cook at home. Through classes and ingredient knowledge, we hope to bolster culinary confidence.

May 2026

April 2026