It was a successful grocery gift card drive for Hospice Wellington in Guelph, Ont.
They announced on Tuesday that they have raised $23,845 in total grocery gift card and cash donations.
Their goal for the Giving Tuesday initiative was to collect $12,000 which they said would provide enough food for an entire year.
Barzotti Woodworking of Guelph pledged to match the donations up to $12,000, bringing the total to $35,845.
In a news release, Hospice Wellington thanked all those who donated.
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They said they will use the money to purchase food for their kitchen so they can prepare meals for families in Guelph and across Wellington County who use their services.
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