7-Eleven’s Slurpee Name Your Price Day a success
7-Eleven Canada’s Slurpee Name Your Price Day on September 19 heled raise $57,614 for Food Banks Canada, in support of local food banks.
Those funds are equal to 115,228 meals for people impacted by food insecurity.
7-Eleven said that it wants to thank everyone who participated, in each and every store across Canada, and how customers made a real difference to help those in need.
Working with their partner, Food Banks Canada, every dollar donated will pay for two full meals.
"With families turning to food banks, in record breaking numbers, it's a relief to have partners who care about their fellow their neighbours. At almost two million visits to food banks across Canada in one month alone last year, it's a problem that requires everyone working together. A tremendous thank you to 7-Eleven and your incredible customers for your continued support for Food Banks Canada during the Slurpee Name Your Price Day," shared Erin Filey-Wronecki, chief development and partnerships officer, Food Banks Canada. "As the need continues to grow, we are so grateful for the generosity that has helped support those in communities across the country who need it most, working towards our vision of a Canada where no one goes hungry."
"This year's Slurpee Name Your Price Day brought in a remarkable $57,614 to help reduce food insecurity," said Marc Goodman, VP and general manager 7-Eleven Canada. "We couldn't be prouder to stand with the local communities we serve day in and day out across the country."
