News release - Barrie Food Bank
Tim Hortons has released the results of its Holiday Smile Cookie campaign in Barrie.
Launched in November, the campaign pledged 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Holiday Smile Cookies to local charities. In Barrie, the Barrie Food Bank and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps shared the proceeds from the campaign.
Local Tim Hortons restaurants in Barrie raised an impressive $130,397 from the sale of Holiday Smile Cookies and the Barrie Food Bank received $65,198.60, contributing significantly to the Barrie Food Bank's ongoing efforts.
Sharon Palmer, Executive Director of the Barrie Food Bank, expressed gratitude, stating, "This is a major step forward in pursuit of our holiday campaign target of raising $1,000,000. We are grateful for the support of the local Tim Hortons restaurants and all those who purchased the Holiday Smile Cookies."
The funds received will play a crucial role in addressing the growing issue of food insecurity in Barrie.
In November, the Barrie Food Bank provided food support to over 7,200 individuals, doubling the number from the previous year. Sharon Palmer emphasized the alarming growth in food insecurity within the community and highlighted that the donation gives them hope to be able meet the need in the community.
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