Spreading Holiday Cheer: St. Mary CES students in Grafton decorate cookies for a good cause

Nov. 21, 2024

St. Mary Catholic Elementary School students in Tina Taylor’s Grade 8 class took a trip on Thursday morning to a Cobourg Tim Hortons to decorate smile cookies in support of the Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank.

The students gathered at the restaurant, joining the popular Smile Cookie campaign which raises funds for local charities. 

This year, the Grade 8 class had the opportunity to add their personal touch to the cookies, to support a great cause.

The Smile Cookie campaign, which runs annually, is an initiative that invites community members to purchase cookies decorated with a smile, with all proceeds going to benefit local charities. 

The Northumberland Fare Share Food Bank, which benefits from the campaign’s proceeds, plays a vital role in the community by providing food to individuals and families in need. 

According to its website, the food bank continues to face unprecedented growth in demand for its services with more than 850 new individuals accessing its food banks this year.

Last year, the campaign raised more than $23,000 for Northumberland Fare Share.

The cookies can be purchased for $1.50 each until Nov. 24 at Tim Hortons locations across Northumberland County with proceeds split between Northumberland Fare Share and Tim Hortons Foundation Camps.