The December Jennie Day Meal consisted of Cheese Tortellini with Italian Sausage, Cheese Tortellini with Marinara Sauce, and assorted homemade cookies, including Chocolate Chip Cookies, Pizzelles, Italian Ricotta Cheese Cookies, and Italian “S” Cookies. We’d like to thank Ken and JoAnn Lawall for sponsoring the December meal. For January 2021, the kitchen at the RonaldRead more about Jennie Day December 2020[…]
We have some exciting news to share – the Ronald McDonald House of the Greater Hudson Valley, the place we called “home” for over 50 nights during Jen’s treatment, will begin a phased re-opening this coming week! The number of families that can be accommodated will be limited at first, but the wonderful facilities andRead more about News July 2020[…]
The April Jennie Day Meal is always special to us, as April is Jen’s birthday month. Jen’s Aunt Patti and Uncle Arnie would ask to sponsor the April meal, and we would always try to make something special, something that Jen loved. This month, when Jen would have turned 23, is different. We’ve been cookingRead more about Jennie Day April 2020[…]
On March 6, The Culinary Institute of America hosted a commencement ceremony for their most recent Associates graduating class in Hyde Park, NY. Taylor Hanson, one of the 2019 Jennie Foundation Culinary Arts Scholarship recipients, was a member of this graduating class. We were privileged to attend this wonderful ceremony, and to meet Taylor’s family,Read more about CIA Graduation and Jennie Day, March 2020[…]
On Sunday, February 23, we had the privilege of meeting Taylor Hanson, who was the recipient of the first 2019 Jennie Foundation Scholarship for Culinary Arts. This award funded a Side-Towel Scholarship at the Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park, New York. The CIA awards these Side-Towel Scholarships to students based on need,Read more about Meet Taylor Hanson[…]
The February Jennie Day Meal consisted of Ground Beef Stroganoff and Salad, with homemade chocolate chip cookies, butter cookies, and cupcakes for dessert. We’d like to thank Catherine Cornell for her generous sponsorship of this month’s meal. We’d also like to thank Girl Scout Troop 10502 for the beautiful cupcakes, and Eloise and Cecillia LauricellaRead more about Jennie Day – February 2020[…]
The January Jennie Day Meal consisted of Italian Sausage, Peppers and Onions, Roasted Rosemary Potatoes, Salad, and homemade chocolate chip and frosted cookies for dessert. We’d like to thank Daniel Borine for his generous sponsorship of the January Meal, and Maureen Gaklik, who baked the beautiful (and delicious) frosted cookies. The Newtown, PA Quilter’s GuildRead more about Jennie Day – January 2020[…]
The December Jennie Day meal consisted of Chicken Pasta Alfredo with garlic bread, and chocolate chip cookies for dessert. There were also two “bonus” desserts for the holiday: homemade Italian Pizzelles (always a favorite with both resident families and the RMcD staff), and individual pound cake “mini-cakes”, in the form of steam train cars. We’dRead more about Jennie Day – December 2019[…]
The November Jennie Day meal consisted of Baked Ziti and Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Salad and Chocolate Chip Cookies for dessert. We’d like to thank Jen’s Grandmom, Patricia LePera, for sponsoring the November meal. Thanks to your generosity, the Foundation was also able to make the following donations this month: For the Ronald McDonald House ofRead more about Jennie Day – November 2019[…]
The October Jennie Day Meal consisted of both Chicken and Vegetable Fried Rice, Salad, and Chocolate Chip Cookie for dessert. We’d like to thank Paul and Jill Borine for their generous sponsorship of this month’s meal. This month marked a sort of milestone we expected to occur at some point but still were not preparedRead more about Jennie Day October 2019[…]
