Next week, Canadians will get to name their price for a large Slurpee from 7-Eleven with all proceeds going to feeding the country鈥檚 most vulnerable.
begins at all 7-Eleven Canada locations at 12:01 a.m. on Sept. 19. People will be able to quench their thirst with a large Slurpee and pay a minimum of 10 cents, with 100 per cent of the proceeds going to Food Banks Canada.
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鈥淣ame Your Price Day is not only about raising awareness about the thousands of Canadians who rely on food banks each month, but also enabling our Slurpee fans to make a difference with their Slurpee purchase,鈥� 7-Eleven vice president Norman Hower said in a news release Friday.
鈥淓very donation makes a difference. We鈥檝e seen donations over $20 for a Slurpee in the spirit of supporting those in need.鈥�
Each dollar donated on Sept. 19 will provide three meals, according to Food Banks Canada. The funds raised will be doled out to provincial associations and local food agencies.
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