Cobs Bread Launched Its Fifth Annual Doughnation Day™ Campaign
Kalin Ned — April 2, 2025 — Social Good
References: newswire
Cobs Bread's annual Doughnation Day™ campaign is a month-long initiative with the ambitious goal of raising $500,000 CDN for Canadian charities. The fundraiser i running from March 8th until April 5th.
The Doughnation Day™ campaign centers around the sale of the bakery chain's Hot Cross Buns. On April 5th, Cobs Bread will donate two buns from every six-pack purchased to community-based organizations selected by individual COBS Bread locations. In addition to product-linked contributions, customers can support the cause and Canadian charities by adding monetary donations to their in-store purchases or giving online throughout the campaign period. Each bakery aims to raise at least $1,500 for its chosen charity, while the company’s national charitable partner, Second Harvest, will also benefit from the proceeds.
Image Credit: Cobs Bread
The Doughnation Day™ campaign centers around the sale of the bakery chain's Hot Cross Buns. On April 5th, Cobs Bread will donate two buns from every six-pack purchased to community-based organizations selected by individual COBS Bread locations. In addition to product-linked contributions, customers can support the cause and Canadian charities by adding monetary donations to their in-store purchases or giving online throughout the campaign period. Each bakery aims to raise at least $1,500 for its chosen charity, while the company’s national charitable partner, Second Harvest, will also benefit from the proceeds.
Image Credit: Cobs Bread
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