While we’re in a state of uncertainty during the current COVID-19 pandemic, it’s so beautiful to see how brands and companies are coming together to give back and help the community by making donations. One of Canada’s largest food delivery services, SkipTheDishes has just announced that it’s donating an additional $10 million to Canadian restaurants.
This comes after SkipTheDishes initially donated $5 million launched a 30-day support package for the restaurants in its network.
“Restaurants are the heart and soul of communities across Canada and the industry is facing unprecedented hardships. Though we know our support package doesn’t solve all of the challenges our restaurant partners are facing, we’re hoping it will help make an impact as we all work together to get through these exceptional times,” says Kevin Edwards, CEO of SkipTheDishes in a release.
To further help restaurants during this unprecedented and challenging time, SkipTheDishes also introduced the option for customers to support their local restaurants by directly leaving them a tip and 100% of these contributions will go directly to their restaurant of choice.
In just a few short weeks, customers have raised over $200,000 to help their neighbourhood eateries stay in business.
“The immediate outpouring of support we’ve seen from our customers in their local communities has been truly inspiring. Food continues to be a strengthening bond for many through these difficult times, and at its core SkipTheDishes is about feeding Canadians,” said Edwards.
As if this isn’t enough, Skip has also launched a partnership with Food Banks Canada to help relieve hunger at this challenging time.
An immediate $200,000 donation to match its customers kindness and additional contributions will also be made throughout the year.
“We’re beginning to see a surge in demand across Canada at local food banks as many more people have recently fallen on hard times. This partnership with SkipTheDishes will help us restock empty shelves at food banks across the country and ensure food banks have the support needed to feed those in critical need,” says Chris Hatch, Chief Executive Officer of Food Banks Canada.
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There are always plenty of cheap food deals in the city, but nothing beats food that’s free!
On September 18, McDonald’s celebrated National Cheeseburger Day by giving away free cheeseburgers. And this year they’re extending the promotion, so if you missed the first day, don’t fret!
You can score free cheeseburgers at McDonald’s until September 24, 2019.
There are just a couple of catches. First, you’ll need to download the Mcdonald’s app, which is free to download, in order to get the promotion. You’ll also have to make a food or beverage purchase a minimum of $1 to get your cheesy treat, which isn’t so bad! Just grab yourself some dessert or a drink to wash it all down.
Also know that there’s a limit of one free cheeseburger per order. You can claim the promotion in participating locations across Ontario or through mobile order.
But if you’re too lazy to leave your house, you’ll be happy to hear that McDonald’s is running a special promotion with Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes, too.
For one day only on September 19, you can get $5 off your entire McDonald’s delivery for McDelivery Day.
To get the promotion, all you have to do is make an order on Uber Eats (minimum purchase of $15 required before taxes and delivery fees) or SkipTheDishes (minimum purchase of $20 required before taxes and delivery fees) and use the promotion code “McDelivery2019”.
Happy eating!
The heat and humidity is set to be out of control this weekend. If you’re in need for a sweet treat to counteract the strong summer sun (or torrential downpours we’re set to have), then a scoop of ice cream might be just the ticket. Better yet, make that a free scoop of ice cream. And even better yet, make it Ben & Jerry’s.
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On Sunday, July 21, aka National Ice Cream Day, you can get your hands on a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream for free.
All you have to do is visit the SkipTheDishes “Chill Zone” truck at 369 Queen Street West in Toronto from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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We can only assume that there will be long lines of folks who also have a hankering for free ice cream so we suggest getting there early!
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