Nutrition for Learning

Share a Smile with Nutrition For Learning!

Tim Hortons Annual Smile Cookie fundraiser

September 19, 2011 – Cambridge, ON –There are even more smiling faces in Cambridge. While supplies last, Tim Hortons guests can purchase a special smiling chocolate chip cookie for $1.00 plus taxes and all proceeds will be donated to Nutrition For Learning.

“Tim Hortons is thrilled to share smiles with Nutrition For Learning through our annual Smile Cookie fundraiser,” says Dwayne and Cheryl McGlinchey, Tim Hortons Restaurant Owners. “The success of the program would not be possible without the support and generosity of our community. On behalf of all the Cambridge Tim Hortons Owners and team members, I would like to thank all our guests for their continued support of this meaningful cause.”

Now in its13th year, Tim Hortons generous customers have helped to raise more than $483,000 for Nutrition for Learning, with funds directed towards the development and support of breakfast, morning meal and lunch programs throughout Waterloo Region.

“With the funds generated through the Smile Cookie Campaign we have been able to increase the numbers of children we serve. We are extremely grateful for their generosity!” remarked Kelly-Sue Labus, Executive Director Nutrition for Learning.

About Nutrition for Learning

Nutrition for Learning has been a registered charitable organization since 1997. Our mission is to enhance a student’s ability to learn by ensuring that each child and youth goes to school well nourished. Nutrition for learning currently supports 130 community based breakfast, morning meal and lunch programs impacting over 9,000 children daily. Approximately 600 dedicated volunteers coordinate student nutrition programs in elementary and secondary schools throughout Waterloo Region.

About Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is one of the largest publicly traded restaurant chains in North America based on market capitalization, and the largest in Canada. Operating in the quick service segment of the restaurant industry, Tim Hortons appeals to a broad range of consumer tastes, with a menu that includes premium coffee, flavored cappuccinos, specialty teas, home-style soups, fresh sandwiches, wraps, hot breakfast sandwiches and fresh baked goods, including our trademark donuts. As of July 3rd, 2011, Tim Hortons had 3,811 system wide restaurants, including 3,189 in Canada and 622 in the United States. More information about the Company is available at www.timhortons.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Tim Hortons

Elizabeth Coles

Regional Marketing Manger

905-339-6381

Nutrition for Learning

Kelly-Sue Labus

Executive Director

(519) 624-5744 kslabus@nutritionforlearning.ca

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