Ontario MPP
Participation Guide.
Make an impact! Help by pushing out the message on social media.
We’re asking for your support as we celebrate our convenience store employees while raising funds for Make-A-Wish® Canada. During Convenience Store Week (August 26 - 30, 2024), please consider visiting a participating store and share your support on social media.
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Visit a Local Convenience Store in Your Riding
Meet the frontline team, say thank you, and take a photo with staff. These visits mean a lot to store employees and send a strong message of support.
Share Your Visit on Social Media
Post a photo or short video with a message of thanks using the hashtag #ConvenienceWeek #WeAreConvenience and tag @ConvenienceCan
Example: “Thanks to the team at [Store Name] in [Community] for everything you do! Proud to support #ConvenienceStoreWeek"
Highlight the Week at Queen’s Park or in Your Newsletter
Include a mention of Convenience Store Week in your newsletter, website, or constituency updates.
Let us help.
Visiting a c-store and need a sample script for a video? See below.
Need help finding a store to visit or want to coordinate your visit with our team? We’re happy to help arrange introductions and media/photo opportunities.
Contact us at: info@convenienceindustry.ca
Thank you [insert store/chain] and your hardworking staff for your dedication to serving our community — day and night, all year round. This Convenience Week, I'm proud to recognize the familiar faces and helping hands behind the counter.
This is Convenience Week, and today I had the pleasure of visiting the team at [INSERT STORE]. I want to thank them — and all of the dedicated convenience store operators and employees who work around the clock to keep the lights on and the doors open. Convenience stores make our communities stronger. They're the familiar face and the helping hand, there for us at every hour and in every walk of life. Be sure to stop by your local store this week and say thanks!
I'd like to extend a big thanks to my local [insert store] and the staff here in [insert city/town], where I most often grab my [gas/bread/milk/etc.]. Convenience Week is an important time to recognize the impact small businesses have in our communities. Thank you for being community-minded and for being there for your neighbours, around the clock.
Community convenience stores are often the first part-time job for students, newcomers, and future small business owners. I want to thank the hundreds of staff who work at stores in my riding of [insert riding]. You're the familiar face and the helping hand our community counts on — serving us 24/7, 365 days a year. This Convenience Week, we recognize you.