Cardona’s Market – the family-owned specialty foods market and catering company serving the Capital Region since 1945 – today unveiled a limited time offering in celebration of Lent and in support of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.
Guests will be able to enjoy the “COD-Father” available from the start of Lent, Wednesday, February 18, through Thursday, April 2, at any of Cardona’s three Capital Region locations.
Catholic Charities CEO Sister Betsy Van Deusen was on hand at Cardona’s Latham Market for the ceremonial first bite of the specialty sandwich, which features a fresh fried cod filet dressed with fresh coleslaw, pickle chips, mayonnaise and house-made citrus vinaigrette on a grilled brioche bun.
A portion of proceeds from sales of the “COD-Father”, beginning Ash Wednesday through Holy Thursday, will benefit Catholic Charities and its services in support of the underserved throughout the Capital Region.
“We are happy to support the work of Catholic Charities to feed the hungry, house the homeless and provide after school opportunities for children across our community,” said Cardona’s Market Co-Owner and Executive Chef Robert Cardona, Jr. “We encourage our loyal customers to enjoy the “COD-Father” during this season of Lent while knowing that their meal will also help those in need.”
“We are grateful to Cardona’s for helping us raise awareness about our mission of providing the most vulnerable populations in the Greater Capital Region with much-needed assistance,” said Catholic Charities CEO Sister Betsy Van Deusen. “These opportunities to support our work as a charitable organization are invaluable, and Cardona’s has found a delicious and creative way to do so.”
Established in 1917 as a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Albany, Catholic Charities helps an estimated 80,000 people each year across the 14 local counties that it serves, with the majority of these individuals receiving multiple services with a total reach of services going well beyond 80,000. The 501c3 agency offers a wide spectrum of services, from addressing basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter; to more specialized support for the most vulnerable in the community, including individuals with developmental disabilities, pregnant and parenting teens, the unemployed, victims of domestic violence, and the homeless.
Cardona’s Market is located at 340 Delaware Avenue in Albany; 9 Cobbee Road in Latham; and 222 Washington Street in Saratoga Springs. The Albany and Latham markets are open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and the Saratoga market is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. All three locations are open Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Cardona’s Market was named 2024 Family Business of the Year by the Albany Business Review and has been voted Best Caterer of the Capital Region for four consecutive years by Times Union readers.
For more information about Cardona’s Market, call (518) 434-4838 or visit CardonasMarket.com