NDWCC 2026 Cookbook

The NDWCC Core Team is excited to announce the launch of the NDWCC 2026 Cookbook! 

Congratulations to Shanta Wilson from the RCAF, whose event idea was submitted as part of the 2025 New Event Competition and selected as the winning entry.

We are seeking your support to help ensure the success of this fundraising initiative. There are several ways you can participate, including contributing a recipe and/or purchasing a copy of the cookbook. Please see the details below for information on how to get involved.

Benefits of participating

• All proceeds from the cookbook will directly support Health Partners and United Way/Centraide through the NDWCC.
• Cookbooks will be available for purchase in digital and hardcopy formats.
• Funds raised will be attributed to the participating L1, Base, Wing or Ship.
• An opportunity to share a meaningful piece of your personal, family, or cultural heritage, helping to strengthen community connections.
• A chance to showcase your culinary skills and creativity.
• As a thank you for participating, one submitted recipe will be selected to receive a $25 gift card to a local grocery store.

How to submit a recipe (Free)

We invite your support by submitting your favorite recipe – canning, beverage, appetizer, entrée, dessert, soup, salad or other – to help us compile the NDWCC 2026 Cookbook. Please submit your recipe, in accordance with the submission criteria, no later than by 21 Aug 2026. As a thank you for participating, one submitted recipe will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card to a local grocery store of the selected recipient’s choice.

*Note: It is free to submit a recipe for this event.

Subject: NDWCC Cookbook 

• Your contact information
  • First name
  • Last name
  • Rank (if applicable)
  • Email address
• Your L1, Base, Wing or Ship
• Your recipe (typed, handwritten, picture formats are accepted in English and French only)
• A photo of your completed recipe (optional)
• Where your recipe came from (ie: what cookbook, grandma…etc)
• Send via email to NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca  
• To request to purchase a Cookbook – the cost is $25 per copy (The cookbooks will be distributed starting in October 2026 either to the email you provided or placed in the mail)
  • Identify if you would like to purchase a Cookbook
  • Identify Language Preference: English or French
  • Identify format: PDF or hardcopy
    • If hardcopy: provide complete address (name and work address)
  • Send an e-Transfer to NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca
    • include “2026 Cookbook” in the message field

How to order a Cookbooks

Pre-orders for the NDWCC 2026 Cookbook may be submitted by email to NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca. Please include the following information in your email:
(The cookbooks will be distributed starting in October 2026 either to the email you provided or placed in the mail)

• Your L1
• First name
• Last name
• Rank (if applicable)
• Email address
• Language preference (English or French)
• Preferred format and quantity (PDF or hardcopy)
• e-transfer sent to NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca
  • If the e-transfer has not yet been sent, please submit an e-transfer in the amount of $25 each and include “2026 Cookbook” in the message field.

The sale of the cookbooks will be held 28 September - 9 October 2026. The Cookbooks will be distributed 19- 23 October 2026

Questions

If you have any questions, please send an email to NDWCC-CCMTDN@forces.gc.ca. 

Thank you for helping us make this exciting new project a success! 

NDWCC Core Team