Vince’s Community Product Initiative tops $100K mark!
Now into its fifth year, Vince’s Community Product initiative is still going strong. We have been raising significant funds for several life-changing organizations in the communities we serve – more recently the Women’s Centre of York Region, Southlake Regional Health Centre, and now the Canadian Mental Health Association – York and South Simcoe. Indeed, this year our focus is on youth mental health, as we are supporting the CMHA’s MOBYSS program (Mobile York South Simcoe) – a mobile walk-in health clinic for young people aged 12-25 years.
To raise funds for these vital programs, we have been donating 15 percent of sales from our designated “Community Products.” These are featured in our promotions and alternate throughout the year. Currently, we are carrying two staples, which we hope will find their way into your grocery cart: Conestoga Farms Free run Omega-3 eggs, and assorted varieties of smartwater.
Conestoga Eggs
Conestoga Farms Free Run Omega-3 eggs are enriched with Omega-3 polyunsaturates, which are essential fatty acids required for good health. Omega-3 fats are not produced by the body – they must come from the diet. These free run eggs are produced by feeding their hens an all-grain diet, enriched with flax seed, which is a source of DHA omega-3 polyunsaturates. Each large egg contains 0.4 g of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids.
smartwater
smartwater debuted in 1996, disrupting the bottled water industry status quo by combining vapor-distilled water with added electrolytes. Since then, smartwater has continued to stay ahead of the curve, by adding varieties such as smartwater alkaline and smartwater antioxidant to meet the growing demand for hydration options throughout the day.
Encouraging results in 2022
By year-end 2021, we had raised approximately $83K over the four years we’ve been supporting the Vince’s Community Product Initiative. As of August 31, 2022, we’ve added another $18,002 – pushing us over the $100K mark!
Please keep an eye on our weekly newsletter and our digital flyer, where we post our current Community Product. It’s a win-win, as we offer items that make sense on your grocery list, while at the same time providing an opportunity to support causes that will positively impact many local residents.
Thanks for your support!
