BP restaurants in British Columbia have collectively donated
$30,000 to the Canadian Red Cross for
flood relief efforts – totaling almost $100,000 with government matching.
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RICHMOND, BC, Dec. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - In response to devastating
floods and the state of emergency declared in British Columbia, Boston Pizza restaurants in
BC are donating $30,000 to the
Canadian Red Cross. 29 Boston Pizza locations have joined
together to donate, with monies going to support affected
households.
"Boston Pizza has always been committed to supporting the
communities where we live and work. At a time of devastation
for so many, we are proud to be able to support the relief
efforts," said Richard Petty,
franchisee of 6 locations in the Lower Mainland, including the BP
in Abbotsford, BC. "We are
relieved that our restaurant team members are all safe and that
restaurants across the province are able to continue to provide a
space for communities to gather and connect," he added.
"The Canadian Red Cross is grateful for the generous support of
Boston Pizza restaurants to the British Columbia Floods and Extreme
Weather Appeal," said Pat Quealey, vice-president,
British Columbia and Yukon, Canadian Red Cross. "These collective
financial contributions will help individuals directly impacted by
the recent floods as they continue on their recovery during these
challenging times."
The Federal Government of Canada and the Provincial Government of
British Columbia will each match
every dollar donated to the Canadian Red Cross 2021 British
Columbia Floods & Extreme Weather Appeal, between November 17 and December 24, 2021.
In total, donations will therefore be close to $100,000.
Donations to the Red Cross can be made at
https://donate.redcross.ca/page/94172/donate/1.
About Boston Pizza
BPI is Canada's number one casual dining brand.
The Boston Pizza brand has served communities from
coast-to-coast-to-coast for over 56 years since opening its
first restaurant in Edmonton,
Alberta in 1964. Today Boston Pizza proudly remains a
Canadian company with its hundreds of local franchise owners
operating more dining rooms, sports bars and patios than any other
single brand in the country, along with take-out and
delivery. BPI has been recognized as a Platinum Member of
Canada's 50 Best Managed
Companies and has been a Franchisees' Choice Designation winner for
eight consecutive years.
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