Grill Day Fundraiser

Apply to host one of our charity Grill Day summer BBQ's!

Every Friday, throughout July & August, 2 of our Food Stores (13th Ave Medicine Hat & Taber) will be giving the community the opportunity to host a fundraising BBQ at one of those locations.

How does this work?

➤ Community groups/charities/sport teams, etc will need to APPLY online to be considered one of the Friday's to host.

➤ If your group is approved*, you will have the opportunity to be set up at the Food Store to raise funds for your group.

➤ South Country Co-op will provide the following, and have it ready for you:

✅ Propane filled BBQ

✅ Two 6 foot plastic folding tables

✅ BBQ utensils: flippers, tongs, BBQ lighter, tin foil, gloves 

✅ Garbage

✅ Signs; what food items you have for purchase & price

✅ Cooler

➤ You will also receive a Grill Day Starter Kit, at NO COST including (valued at approximately $300):

✅ 2x boxes Co-op pre-cooked Angus hamburgers (40 total)

✅ 4x dozen Co-op hamburger buns

✅ 2x packages of Co-op hot dogs (36 total)

✅ 3x dozen Co-op hot dog buns

✅ 1x Co-op ketchup & mustard

✅ 1x Bicks relish

✅ 1x package Co-op cheese slices (40 total)

✅ 1x package napkins (500 count)

✅ BBQ sauce mix: 2x bottles of BBQ sauce & 1x 2L gingerale

✅ Hot dog (36) & hamburger (40) foil bags

✅ 2x cases of 24 bottled water

✅ 3x cases of 12 pop 

✅ 2x bags of ice

✅ 2x foil tray

✅ 1x extra large bag of popcorn & containers/bags to divide out into individual portions 

➤ ALL of the money that the group raises at the BBQ belongs to the group. 

If you need more supplies during the BBQ, you can pick them up inside the food store, through the customer service counter and you will be given a discount on these items.

Responsibilities of the group hosting the BBQ:

➤ Supply ALL volunteers to run the BBQ (cooking, serving, clean up, etc). Suggested at least 6 volunteers.

➤ Be there at least 30 minutes prior to BBQ starting (proposed time to arrive 11:00am, with the BBQ beginning at 11:30am.)

➤ Float/payment methods

➤ Advertising; the South Country Co-op Brand Team will have a generic Grill Day post go out on the Thursday to remind the community of the BBQ, but no specific group will be mentioned.

➤ Any organization promo and signage.

➤ Popcorn will be supplies in 1 large bag. Containers/cups will be provided but the group will be required to fill the constrainers/cups with the popcorn.

➤ ALL ADDITIONAL ITEMS that might be needed MUST be purchased at a South Country Co-op location.

This is non-negotiable. If outside items are brought in, you may be asked to leave.

➤ Chairs for volunteers; there will be no seating set up for customers, it will be served as a 'grab & go' lunch

➤ Clean up, including BBQ and table

➤ Must take ALL unused food products with them

➤ Fill out post impact survey, to be re-considered for future opportunities  

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*Who Is Eligible for Support?

✅ Registered non-profit or charitable organizations
✅ Community and youth groups
✅ Local youth sports leagues and clubs
✅ Organizations operating within South Country Co-op’s trading area
✅ Arts and Culture non-profit groups.

Who Is Not Eligible for Support?

❌ Individual requests 
❌ Government agencies and school boards
❌ Religious organizations (unless supporting community services without denomination)
❌ Programs outside of South Country Co-op’s trading area

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Interested? APPLY HERE

Limited spots available