Participate Now.
Whether you're a retailer, supplier, or customer, Convenience Week is your chance to say thank you to the essential frontline staff who keep our communities running.
On August 25 - 29, visit a c-store in your community and help celebrate these local heroes and raise funds to support children with critical illnesses through Make-A-Wish® Canada.
Learn how you can participate, below.
Retailers & Store Staff
Show appreciation to your team and your customers.
Host a staff appreciation day or small celebration
Put up signage and decorations in-store
Encourage donations to Make-A-Wish at the counter
Suppliers & Elected Officials
Get involved across your network and show your support.
Visit stores during the week and thank staff in person
Make a corporate donation to Make-A-Wish
Match in-store donations or support employee-led fundraising
Customers & Communities
Support your local convenience store — and a great cause.
Stop by during the week and thank your local store staff
Make a donation at participating stores
Share your appreciation online with #ConvenienceWeek
Share on Social
Help spread the word about Convenience Week by sharing your appreciation online. Whether you’re a store, supplier, or customer, your post helps shine a light on the hardworking people in our industry.
Click below to post
Convenience stores play an important role in supporting our communities! Not only do they make our community stronger, but this week, they are giving back with #ConvenienceWeek and raising funds to support @MakeAWishCA. Thanks @ConvenienceCan. #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Thank you to all convenience stores and their hardworking operators and employees in [RIDING]. My sincere thanks to you all, especially during #ConvenienceWeek. @ConvenienceCan #MakingCommunitiesStronger
I want to recognize and appreciate convenience store workers in [RIDING] during #ConvenienceWeek. Thank you for your commitment and hard work in serving your communities. @ConvenienceCan #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Small business owners and convenience store workers have been there for us no matter what we needed or when we needed it. Today, I visited with [INSERT NAME OR STORE] to thank them for all their hard work! It’s #ConvenienceWeek, and they are giving back to our community by supporting @MakeAWishCA.
Over 193,000 convenience store workers across Canada keep shelves stocked and lights on around the clock. Convenience store employees are participating in #ConvenienceWeek to give back to their communities and support @MakeAWishCA. #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Small business owners like [INSERT NAME] at [INSERT STORE] are the lifeblood of our economy. This #ConvenienceWeek, support local small businesses by visiting a convenience store in your neighbourhood. @ConvenienceCan #MakingCommunitiesStronger
I would like to extend a sincere thanks to my local [INSERT STORE] here in [INSERT CITY/TOWN]. #ConvenienceWeek is an important time to recognize the impact small business has in our communities. Thanks for #MakingCommunitiesStronger and raising funds to support @MakeAWishCA.
Today, I had the pleasure of visit the team at [INSERT STORE]. Business here is a priority for me as the staff has created a place to get what I need, not to mention the friendly smile I get every time I walk in the door. #MakingCommunitiesStronger
Sample Scripts
If you plan on visiting a c-store and taking a video with staff, use one of the sample scripts below to thank the hardworking staff and show your support.
"Thank-you [insert store/chain] and your hardworking staff for your dedication to serving the community and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada to help grant heartfelt wishes this Convenience Week."
"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 doors open. Convenience stores make communities stronger. This week, they are giving back to our community and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Canada. Be sure to stop by your local store!"
"I would like to extend a big thanks to my local [insert store] and the staff here in [insert city/town] where I most often get my [gas/bread/milk/etc.]. Convenience Week is an important time to recognize the impact small business has in our communities. Thanks for being community minded and raising funds to support Make-A-Wish."
"Community convenience stores are often the first part time job for students, new immigrants, and future small business owners. I want to thank the hundreds of staff who work at stores in my riding of [insert riding]. Thanks for serving our community 24/7 – 365 days per year."