The sun is finally shining and temperatures are rising in Ottawa, but there were even bigger smiles at The Snowsuit Fund yesterday. Local Tim Hortons owners presented the organization with a cheque for $338,000—funds raised through this year’s Smile Cookie Campaign. The donation will help provide nearly 6,800 brand-new snowsuits to children in need across Ottawa.
Who would have thought a simple cookie could help keep thousands of children warm during Ottawa’s harsh winters? The Smile Cookie Campaign marks the first and biggest fundraiser of the season for The Snowsuit Fund—and once again, community support exceeded expectations.
Operating without any government funding, The Snowsuit Fund is entirely powered by the generosity of Ottawa residents. Each year, it distributes close to 19,000 snowsuits to low-income families, offering children 15 years and under more than just warmth—it gives them access to outdoor play, improved health, confidence, and inclusion.
Board Chair Martin Masse shared: “Every year, the Smile Cookie campaign does more than raise funds — it inspires our community, engages new supporters, and fuels our mission. You’ve helped turn cookies into snowsuits, and your efforts wrap our city’s children in warmth, dignity, and care.”
The Ottawa campaign is part of a broader North America–wide initiative that raised a record $22.6 million for charities and community groups.
ABOVE: Ottawa artist Robbie Lariviere from Fall Down Gallery puts the final touches on the mural at The Snowsuit Fund Depot.
To commemorate over 20 years of support, local artist Robbie Lariviere of Fall Down Gallery created a vibrant mural on-site at The Snowsuit Fund depot—a lasting tribute to the incredible impact made by Tim Hortons owners, staff, and customers year after year.
Missed the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign? You can still make a difference. A one-time donation to The Snowsuit Fund helps provide warmth, dignity, and a sense of belonging to a child in need this winter. Click here to give the gift of a snowsuit today or visit snowsuitfund.com for information on additional fundraising events.
