By Adam Brazeau
CORNWALL, Ontario – Three local businesses have teamed up to help the Agape Centre with weekly hot dog days in July.
Séguin Patate and Cardinal & Son Wholesale Meats are hosting ‘Hot Dog Days for Agape’ with the support of Betty Bread.
Every Monday in July (6, 13, 20, 27), the Marlborough Street chip stand with 59 years of history will be handing out one free hot dog with the donation of a can of tuna fish, or a box of whole wheat pasta or a cash donation for the Agape, from open to close (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.).
“We came across a windfall of hot dogs from Cardinal Meats that couldn’t be sold, so I thought this would be a good idea,” said Séguin’s owner-operator Michel Allaire. “They didn’t want to throw out good food and were willing to donate, so we’ll do the work.”
The proceeds from any hot dogs purchased on Mondays for the month will also go towards the non-profit organization, which relies on the support of the community through donations of time, food, money, clothing and other household items.
“We wanted the funds raised to go somewhere it’s needed in the community, and the Agape Centre is one of the best I’ve seen,” said Allaire.
Jessie Cardinal, sales manager from Cardinal & Son Wholesale Meats, says the company works with the Agape on a regular basis, because it’s the largest food bank and soup kitchen program in Cornwall that provides food and clothing to more than 1,000 people each month.
“It just seemed like a good fit. It’s always nice to help out knowing that what you’re doing is going directly back into our community,” said Cardinal.
Betty Bread will provide buns for the hot dogs.
“We really appreciate this initiative, and are thankful that they chose us to benefit from the event,” said Alyssa Blais, Agape Centre’s executive director. “Everything they collect will go directly into our food bank and will provide people in our community with good food to feed their families.”
