2025 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast and 3M Canada Harvest Lunch Launch

Tanya Noyes • August 20, 2025

Join us on September 10th at 8AM

Leeds & Grenville, ON – United Way Leeds & Grenville (UWLG) is proud to announce the return of its annual Campaign Kickoff Breakfast, this year proudly hosted in partnership with 3M Canada.


September 10, 2025, at 8:00 a.m. at the Brockville Legion Branch 96 (180 Park St.).


“We’re kicking off our 2025 Campaign with the 3M Harvest Lunch to show what’s possible when we come together. This year, our goal is ambitious because our community needs help more than ever—and United Way Leeds & Grenville is ready to find solutions and fund the supports that matter most. But we can’t do it without you—please give generously to the campaign and help us build hope and strength across Leeds & Grenville.” – Hailie Jack, Executive Director, UWLG


You can purchase your kickoff Breakfast ticket and support the Harvest Lunch by purchasing meals for neighbours in need today at: https://united-way-leeds-grenville.square.site/



 • $20 = Kickoff Breakfast ticket – Buy one, Give one – your $20 ticket buys your meal and gives one meal to someone in need!

 • $10 = Provides a meal

 • $50 = Provides meals for a family

 • $100 = Provides meals for a group


All donations are eligible for a tax receipt.


For more information, please contact:

Melissa Hindman,

Director, Resource Development

melissa.hindman@uwlg.org | ☎ 613-342-8889

www.uwlg.org


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About 3M Harvest Lunch

From September 10 to October 3, 2025, the 3M Harvest Lunch team will be out in communities across Leeds & Grenville, serving and delivering meals during the harvest season. An initiative powered by 3M Canada, their employees and volunteers, dedicated to addressing food insecurity by providing wholesome meals to neighbours in need.


About United Way Leeds & Grenville

United Way Leeds & Grenville is a non-profit organization dedicated to intentional impact on community needs through collaborative partnerships and strategic financial investments to improve lives. Every act of kindness—whether it’s donating, volunteering, or simply showing compassion—creates a ripple effect. You have the power to spark meaningful change in Leeds & Grenville. Hope truly starts with you.

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