Back-to-school giving benefits local kids

September 2, 2016 · 0 Comments

Together Shelburne Auto and Cycle and Giant Tiger support local underprivileged students

By Michelle Janzen

Chris and Carly Ferris, owners of Shelburne Auto and Cycle, know how expensive back to school shopping can be with three children of their own, Emma, age 10, Sophie, age 5 and Blake, age 3.

Last year the Ferrises read about the Third Annual Charity Backpack Program in the Shelburne Free Press and, wanting to help with that endeavour, they purchased eight bags and bought school supplies to fill them.

Andrew Lewis, owner of Giant Tiger gave them four additional bags, which they also filled bringing, the total to twelve.

This is the fourth year that Mr. Lewis announced that he and his wife Diane would once again be collecting supplies to fill 12 school bags.

When the Ferris’ heard that, they immediately contacted Giant Tiger.

As a result, this year have filled 25 backpacks with everything a kid needs to be successful.

“I am once again shocked and surprised with the generosity of the Ferrises,” says Giant Tiger employee Debbie.

While Mr. Lewis thanked the Ferris’ for their support in this endeavour to help local students.

“There are enough big corporate donations that are made, [and] I like to keep it local,” he said.

Currently, Giant Tiger has twelve bags to fill to meet their original goal.

They are asking the community to kindly give, like the Ferrises, and buy a few extra supplies while shopping at Giant Tiger and leave them with the cashier.

Supplies will be collected until the end of the first week of school, and then distributed to students in need attending one of Shelburne’s three elementary schools.

Shock and surprise yourself by helping the community as only you can. Support the Charity Backpack Program at Giant Tiger Shelburne, today.

Shelburne Auto and Cycle is located at 713 Industrial Road Unit #1 in Shelburne. For more information, call them at 519-925-3980.